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The Gospel that has the symbol of its evangelist as an eagle is the Gospel of John. This symbol is often associated with John due to the high theological perspective and the emphasis on the divinity of Christ found in his writings. The eagle represents the soaring nature of John's insights and his focus on the heavenly aspects of Jesus' mission.

According to the Bible, the dead aren't conscious of anything. (Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6 & 10) They simply return "to the dust", a.k.a. break down to the bare elements they were created from and cease to exist. (Ecclesiastes 3:19-20) There are only a select few that will go to Heaven, all of whom are handpicked by Jehovah God and Jesus. (Revelation 14:1-4) The rest of the people that were righteous, along with those that died with no knowledge of Jehovah or His principles (a.k.a. "the unrighteous"), will be brought back to life in the future. (Acts 24:15; John 5:28-29)

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

Fortune tellers are people who are in contact with evil spirits, and here is what the Bible has to say about such practise in the Book of Deuteronomy 18: 10-14, where God explains that anyone who practices divination, magic, consulting of spirit medium or fortune tellers or anyone inquiring the dead, that it is detestable to Him .

Verses 12, 13 reads. " For whoever does these things is destestable to Jehovah God, and on account of these detestable practices Jehovah your God is driving them away before you . You should prove yourself blameless before Jehovah your God."

Most people would like to know what out future holds, and the best person to give us the accurate answer is the Creator of mankind. The Bible is a letter from God according to 2 Timothy 3: 16,17 and beneficial for our teachings and setting things straight.

The practice of astrology and fortune-telling implies that our future is predetermined. But is it ? The Bible tells us that we have the ability to choose what we believe or what to do and that our choices affect our future.

The Bible is the only Book that can tells us accurately about our past, present and future.

Promises that will come true are :

God will bring to an end wars. Read Psalm 46: 9.

No more sickness. Read Isaiah 33. 24

No more food shortage. Read Psalm 72: 16

No more sorrow and death. Read Revelation 21: 4

Jehovah described in the Bible as the God " who cannot lie." Read Titus 1: 2.

Since he has promised all these wonderful things for the furure, it would be prudent on our part to consider: Is it really possible for humans to live forever in the promised earthly Paradise. Read John 17: 3

Psalm 115: 16 reads. " As for the heavens, they belong to Jehovah, but the earth He has given to the sons of men.

Psalm 37: 29 reads. " The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it". That opportunity was offered to Adam and Eve. Read Genesis 2: 15-17. But they made their choice to listen to another voice. Read Genesis 3: 1-5 . Satan promised them that they would be like God in verse 4. Well ! That did not happen, did it?

But there is one thing that we can understand is: The god-like complex is all over the world today. 1 John 5: 19 reads: " The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one. And Revelation 12: 9 describes the wicked one in these words. " The original serpent , the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth."

So there are only two influences. The accurate knowledge of God or the misleading influence and practice in astrology, fortune-telling and many other supernatural knowledge that can be read in magazines and newspapers.

The concept of going to heaven after death has never been part of God's purpose. When He created Adam and Eve, they were to live forever on earth in a perfect environment confirmed in Genesis 2: 15-17.

Adam knew that if he did not eat from the tree of knowledge of good and bad that he would not die. That command would have made no sense if he was meant to grow old and die anyway.

According to John 5: 28,29 our hope to live forever on earth is in God's provision of our resurrection. The provision for resurrection of the dead is a magnificent expression of Jehovah's undeserved kindness; it displays his wisdom and power and is a means by which his original purpose regarding the earth will be carried out.

So to answer your question. Heaven is where invisible creatures live, and our planet earth is where visible creatures, that we are, were made to live on. Genesis 1: 27-31 shows the way things took place and why it took place in that way. Verse 31 reads. " After that God saw everything he had made, and look ! it was very good". Not only good but VERY GOOD.

The concept of going to heaven is reserved for a certain amount of chosen ones by God. Revelation 7: 4-8 talks about 144'000 sealed ones. Verse 9-17 talks about a great crowd that will live on earth.

Psalm 37: 29 reads. The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it.

30 yrs of age is a standard age to enter into the ministry, with some exceptions like little Samuel. Parents educate them well according to the commandment of Jehovah. Every child must be educated in the Law of Moses as well as in other subjects such a politics, science, economics, general knowledge of the world. Attendance to the Synagogues is compulsory, in fact synagogues are the centers of education. Little Jesus was well-equipped by His mother so as to talk, discus the Word of God with the aged, well-educated Jewish leaders of the Temple.

The effects of immorality is like defying a physical law, such as the law of gravity, you suffer the consequences. Tha same is true if you defy a moral law, such as the one that states : " Abstain from fornication." which is intercourses out of wedlock

1 Thessalonians 4: 3 reads." For this is the will of God, that you should be holy and abstain from immorality".

What are the consequences of disobeying that command? The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 6. 18 " He that practices fornication is sinning against his own body".

How is that true? here is a list of things that can happen to us:

1. Transmitted disease

2. Unwanted pregnancy

3. The lost of God's favour

Most youth who have engaged in premarital intercourses say that they regretted it afterward. Deep down, many girls would prefer someone who will protect them, not use them. And many boys find that they are less attracted to a girl who has given in to their advances.

The reality of premarital intrecourses is far different from what is shown in movies and on TV. The entertainment industy glamorizes fornication and makes it look like harmless fun or even true love.

Here is a list of what is considered to be immoral in the Bible.

Galathians 5 : 19 sexual immorality, uncleanness, brazan conduct, idolatry, spiritism, hostility, strife, jealousy, fits of anger envy, drunkenness, wild parties.

Drunkenness and wild parties where alcohol and drugs are everywhere can damage ones mind and body, and it is very hard to overcome any drug addiction

According to Galatians 6: 7-9 which reads. " Do not be misled: God is not one to be mocked. For whatever a person is sowing, this he/she will also reap; because the one sowing with a view to the spirit ( God's requirements ) will reap everlasting life from the spirit. So let us not give up in doing what is fine, for in due time we will reap if we do not tire out".

According to Psalms 37: 29 " the righteous will possess the earth , and they will live forever on it", which has always been God's purpose.

So to answer your question, each and every action has its effects. If we sow immorality, we will reap the consequences from an immoral life, and if we sow a moral life according to God's requirements, we will keep ourselves out of trouble.

Our life policy should have a strong foundation and a great respect for oneself and for others. Isaiah 48: 17,18 shows that God wants us to be happy.

We read in the book of Genesis 3:19, "......For dust you are and to dust you will return.” It was never God's intention for humans to die. But because of the disobedience of Adam & Eve, Jehovah God pronounced these words at Genesis 3:19.

Ecclesiastes 3:20 also mentions, "All are going to the same place. They all come from the dust, and they all are returning to the dust." Therefore, when we die, we return to dust. But under God's Kingdom, he will bring back to life those who have died faithful to him or who did not get to know him. Revelation 21:4, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

The Bible mentions that God has chosen an amount to go to heaven. We read this at Revelation 14:1, "Then I saw, and look! the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with him 144,000 who have his name and the name of his Father written on their foreheads." and Revelation 14:3, "And they are singing what seems to be a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders, and no one was able to master that song except the 144,000, who have been bought from the earth."

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

The Trinity is reflected in worship through the recognition and invocation of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as distinct yet unified persons of the Godhead. This is often expressed in prayers, hymns, and liturgies that address each person, emphasizing their roles in creation, redemption, and sanctification. Additionally, the communal aspect of worship mirrors the relational nature of the Trinity, where believers come together as a reflection of the unity within the Godhead. Ultimately, Trinitarian worship fosters a deeper understanding of God's nature and invites participants into a relationship with each person of the Trinity.

Jesus said it himself in the Bible that "I and my father are one" so whatever God possess He possess.

Jesus was invested by the Holy Spirit by turning His soul in the direction of God. When you consider Jesus, you can say this is God, you can say He is the image of God, you can say the Holy Spirit is reflected in Him, and you can say He is a son of man, the child of Mary and Joseph.

Demons, good and bad spirits don't exist if God doesn't exist. God exists.

God has given freewill to all creatures including human beings and spirits. Spirits are separate elements. Human beings can make their own choices using their sixth sense. Freewill enables human beings to live any kind of life but if they hurt anyone they have to face the consequences. The same is the case with the spirits. Freewill enables them to possess any person and dominate them but if they force and hurt the person then they have to face the consequences. Humans’ lives depend on the character and intelligence of the possessed spirits. If the chosen spirits are good, their life will be good. Your activities, talks and thoughts determine what kind of spirits you will have for your life.

God is a mystery even to the spirits therefore certain spirits have become atheists. Among these atheists certain spirits have become evil. Among these evil, certain spirits took themselves the leadership and call themselves Satan. Demon is a kind of spirit.

God never bothers whether people believe in him or not. God's direct intervention in individuals' affairs is very rare. God doesn't watch each and every human being at the same time and cannot live with each and everyone to guide them. These works are done by the spirits. God had created different kinds of spirits for various purposes. He had made the spirits to watch, guide and determine the destiny of the human beings from their daily activities, talks and thoughts too. Your past determines your present and your present determines your future. God has given freewill to all creatures including human beings. According to this, all human beings have all right to live a life as they wish. But if it happens to be bad and hurts someone, they have to face the consequences. These consequences are created by spirits. It's a natural system. After death no one lives in any form. Heaven and hell are only for spirits, not for human beings. God is a mystery even to the spirits. Spirits are not eternal beings but their lifetime is long. Spirits are separate elements. A human being during his/her lifetime is living with many spirits which have joined one by one since birth. They are knowledge, skills, feelings, emotions, instincts, interests and everything. Further there will be always some spirits with you on behalf of your parents, friends, relatives and Gods you believe. Only these spirits make you remember them in a certain situations. All of these spirits are your consciousnesses and memories. Even thoughts are not your own. For example, when you want to take a decision on a subject, one after another the spirits think and you just listen, choose or reject the ideas which they transmit to your mind through your brain in the form of thoughts. A mind is a group/formation of many spirits which have joined one by one since birth. A mind is just like a computer's mind. After the computer is completely destroyed you will not get its mind. The same is the case with the human beings. A brain is a device used by the spirits to control the body and mind. (A senior spirit or a chief can control other spirits) A human being doesn't have a spiritual body. Soul is an energy needed for the functionality of a body. It is not a spirit or anything else. A body's functionality is based on the auto mechanism. After death all spirits which accompanied a person quit and go to different places searching new bodies. No one lives after death in any form. All human beings are just robots made of flesh and bones and toys of the spirits for their games.

The followers of Christ were/are called Christians. Christians say that Christ (Jesus) is their God. They also say that Christ (Jesus) was/is the son of God, the supreme being.

There's a number of things to consider when dealing with this question, so we'll take it 1 layer at a time.

First, 'hell' comes from the Greek and Hebrew words 'Sheol' and 'Hades', both which refer to the common grave (or pit) of mankind (and even animals). When people go there, they return "to the dust" a.k.a. break down to the bare elements they were created from and cease to exist. (Ecclesiastes 3:19-20) During this breakdown process, the person knows/feels nothing; completely unconscious. (Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6 & 10) The idea that hell is a fiery place run by the Devil is a doctrine drummed up by clergy (who were inspired by pagan religions) who wanted to keep their parishioners in fear. It is not a Bible teaching. Those that die righteous and go there, as well as those that die without knowledge of Jehovah and His principles (a.k.a. "the unrighteous"), will be brought back to life in the future. (Acts 24:15; John 5:28-29)

Second, why a person doesn't believe in Jehovah God plays a factor in the grand scheme of things. For example, if a person doesn't believe because they weren't raised with the knowledge of Him is different than someone who used to believe, but then due to whatever reason they changed their minds. However, in any case, the opportunity to learn about Him and acquire real knowledge is there for everyone. The scriptures indicate that the good news about God's kingdom will be preached throughout the world before Destruction occurs. (Matthew 24:14) It's also stated that during our times that "the true knowledge" would be "abundant", available for any to attain. (Daniel 12:4) In addition, Jehovah God draws those that are honestly looking for the truth about His existence to Him. (John 6:44)

So to answer your question, everyone who dies (except those few that were chosen to go to Heaven as shown in Revelation 14:1-4) goes to hell a.k.a. the grave. Those that sided with Jehovah, along with those that didn't know about Him (a.k.a. didn't believe in Him) will be brought back to life to get the opportunity.

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

The validity of a denominational ordination in a non-denominational church largely depends on the beliefs and policies of that specific church. Many non-denominational churches recognize the authority of ordained ministers regardless of their denominational background, while others may have stricter requirements for ordination. Ultimately, it's important to communicate with the non-denominational church in question to understand their stance on ordination and leadership.

Whatever they say there is no afterlife. Reincarnation is not at all possible. No one lives after death in any form. There are spirits but they are separate elements.

God never bothers whether people believe in him or not. God's direct intervention in individuals' affairs is very rare. God doesn't watch each and every human being at the same time and cannot live with each and everyone to guide them. These works are done by the spirits. God had created different kinds of spirits for various purposes. He had made the spirits to watch, guide and determine the destiny of the human beings from their daily activities, talks and thoughts too. Your past determines your present and your present determines your future. God has given freewill to all creatures including human beings. According to this, all human beings have all right to live a life as they wish. But if it happens to be bad and hurts someone, they have to face the consequences. These consequences are created by spirits. It's a natural system. After death no one lives in any form. Heaven and hell are only for spirits, not for human beings. God is a mystery even to the spirits. Spirits are not eternal beings but their lifetime is long. Spirits are separate elements. A human being during his/her lifetime is living with many spirits which have joined one by one since birth. They are knowledge, skills, feelings, emotions, instincts, interests and everything. Further there will be always some spirits with you on behalf of your parents, friends and relatives. Only these spirits make you remember them in a certain situations. All of these spirits are your consciousnesses and memories. Even thoughts are not your own. For example, when you want to take a decision on a subject, one after another the spirits think and you just listen, choose or reject the ideas which they transmit to your mind through your brain in the form of thoughts. A mind is a group/formation of many spirits which have joined one by one since birth. A mind is just like a computer's mind. After the destruction of a computer completely you will not get its mind. The same is the case with the human beings. A brain is a device used by the spirits to control the body and mind. (A senior spirit or a chief can control other spirits) A human being doesn't have a spiritual body. Soul is an energy needed for the functionality of a body. It is not a spirit or anything else. A body's functionality is based on the auto mechanism. After death all spirits which accompanied a person quit and go to different places searching new bodies. No one lives after death in any form. All human beings are just robots made of flesh and bones and toys of the spirits for their games.

There is no hell or heaven for human beings. They are only for spirits. I guess that the heaven is just the sky and hell is the prison for spirits. Good spirits are free to go anywhere in the sky but bad spirits are put in prison for certain years. I guess that certain evil spirits are destroyed completely. Spirits' lifetime is limited. If what they (spirits) have said is true, they live approximately for 400 to 500 years. This is close to the Indian Hindu's belief that a human being has seven births. That means Hindus believe in reincarnation but I don't.

I was believing in reincarnation for many years but after I have started to hear the spirits’ voices inside my head in the year 1983 (age 32) and after observing their conversations for years and after knowing the fundamental things about computers, I have come to a conclusion that all human beings are just robots made of flesh and bones and toys of the spirits for their games and there is no reincarnation.

For a reincarnation to occur, all spirits which lived with a body must possess another person together. Then only he/she can feel the same person who died. But this is not happening because the spirits never stay together to haunt or possess another. They go searching new bodies. Rarely there might have been certain cases but I think they have changed after some time. I mean, they (humans) didn't able to remember anything after certain age. Spirits during their life time live with many bodies (one after another). Their memories sometimes affect the person. This is natural. This is not enough to believe that there is rebirth. No one returns after death. All human beings’ lives end with their own bodies.

There is always a common fate which is always applicable to all creatures including human beings. That is, human beings are like other creatures except that they have an additional sense (sixth sense). This sense had changed only the living conditions of the human beings but not the fate. The fate is almost same to all creatures including human beings.

Christians regard Jesus as their Savior because they believe he is the Son of God who sacrificed himself for humanity's sins through his death on the cross and subsequent resurrection. This act of atonement is seen as a means of reconciling believers with God, offering forgiveness and eternal life. Additionally, Jesus' teachings and example provide a model for how to live a life aligned with God's will. Through faith in him, Christians find hope and salvation.

Where and what is "hell" according to the Bible? The Bible defines hell as the place where the dead goes, which is the grave, the world of the dead.

The Hebrew she'ohl' and its Greek equivalent hai'des, refer, not to an individual burial place, but to the common grave of dead mankind.

The concept of going to the grave or "hell" is confirmed by God when Adam and Eve turned their back on His requirements.

Here is what He told Adam and Eve in Genesis 3: 19 "In the sweat of your forehead you will eat bread ( food ) until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For dust you are and to dust you will return."

God's provision is in our resurrection whivh literally means " a standing up again" confirmed in John 5: 28,29 in these words. "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice ( Jesus' voice ) and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgement". Which means that there are people who practice vile things, due to their lack of knowedge.

So to answer your question hell according to the Bible is the common grave for the dead, with the possibility to stand up again.

Genesis 2: 7 reads "And Jehovah God went on to form the man out of dust from the ground. So God is capable of taking the same dust that we have become and form us into what we were according to his memory.

By the way the root of the word "human" is dust

The fall of Rome created a power vacuum in Europe, leading to political instability and the fragmentation of authority, which paved the way for the rise of feudalism as local lords sought to establish control over land and protect their communities. During this tumultuous period, Christianity emerged as a unifying force, providing stability and moral guidance amid the chaos. The Church played a crucial role in legitimizing feudal authority and offered a sense of continuity from the Roman Empire, which helped foster its growth. Thus, the decline of centralized Roman power facilitated both the emergence of feudal structures and the expansion of Christianity's influence in Europe.

Story of the Year, an American rock band, incorporates themes of struggle, redemption, and personal reflection in their music, which can resonate with Christian listeners. However, their songs often explore a wide range of human experiences and emotions rather than explicitly promoting Christian themes. The band's approach allows for diverse interpretations, making their music appealing to a broader audience while still being relatable to those with Christian beliefs. Ultimately, whether their story is viewed as Christian depends on individual perspectives and interpretations of their lyrics.

There is no hell or heaven for human beings. They are only for spirits. I guess that the heaven is just the sky and hell is the prison for spirits. Good spirits are free to go anywhere in the sky but bad spirits are put in prison for certain years. I guess that certain evil spirits are destroyed completely. Spirits' lifetime is limited. If what they (spirits) have said is true, they live approximately for 400 to 500 years. This is close to the Indian Hindu's belief that a human being has seven births. That means Hindus believe in reincarnation but I don't.

God never bothers whether people believe in him or not. God's direct intervention in individuals' affairs is very rare. God doesn't watch each and every human being at the same time and cannot live with each and everyone to guide them. These works are done by the spirits. God had created different kinds of spirits for various purposes. He had made the spirits to watch, guide and determine the destiny of the human beings from their daily activities, talks and thoughts too. Your past determines your present and your present determines your future. God has given freewill to all creatures including human beings. According to this, all human beings have all right to live a life as they wish. But if it happens to be bad and hurts someone, they have to face the consequences. These consequences are created by spirits. It's a natural system. After death no one lives in any form. Heaven and hell are only for spirits, not for human beings. God is a mystery even to the spirits. Spirits are not eternal beings but their lifetime is long. Spirits are separate elements. A human being during his/her lifetime is living with many spirits which have joined one by one since birth. They are knowledge, skills, feelings, emotions, instincts, interests and everything. Further there will be always some spirits with you on behalf of your parents, friends, relatives and Gods you believe. Only these spirits make you remember them in a certain situations. All of these spirits are your consciousnesses and memories. Even thoughts are not your own. For example, when you want to take a decision on a subject, one after another the spirits think and you just listen, choose or reject the ideas which they transmit to your mind through your brain in the form of thoughts. A mind is a group/formation of many spirits which have joined one by one since birth. A mind is just like a computer's mind. After the computer is completely destroyed you will not get its mind. The same is the case with the human beings. A brain is a device used by the spirits to control the body and mind. (A senior spirit or a chief can control other spirits) A human being doesn't have a spiritual body. Soul is an energy needed for the functionality of a body. It is not a spirit or anything else. A body's functionality is based on the auto mechanism. After death all spirits which accompanied a person quit and go to different places searching new bodies. No one lives after death in any form. All human beings are just robots made of flesh and bones and toys of the spirits for their games.

In the 1880s, the South saw the emergence of several new industries, particularly in textiles, tobacco, and steel production. The rise of the cotton mill industry marked a significant shift, as Southern states began to industrialize by establishing textile factories that capitalized on the region's abundant cotton supply. Additionally, the tobacco industry expanded with the introduction of mechanized production methods, while the steel industry began to take root, particularly in Alabama and other states rich in natural resources. This industrial growth contributed to a gradual economic transformation in the post-Civil War South.

Trinity knows Neo is The One because she experiences a profound connection with him, reinforced by a prophecy that states The One would be able to manipulate the Matrix. Her belief is solidified when she sees Neo perform extraordinary feats, particularly when he begins to exhibit abilities that transcend the limitations of the Matrix. Additionally, Trinity's love for Neo deepens her conviction, as she recognizes the significance of their bond in the larger battle against the machines.

Ellen G. White emphasized the significance of baptism as a symbol of a believer's commitment to Christ. While she acknowledged the practice of baptizing in running water, she did not specify it as a strict requirement. Instead, her writings focused on the importance of the baptismal experience itself, highlighting the need for sincere repentance and faith, regardless of the water's source. Overall, her teachings encouraged the practice of baptism to reflect genuine spiritual transformation.

If Jesus' story was true then this is my answer. Jesus was a human being. A human being chooses his life. He too had chosen his life. The life he had chosen had caused some troubles after certain period. His words were turned against him. Further if there had been some sin, he has to pay for it. These are all the consequences.

Nobody can escape from their sins. Every human being must face the consequences of their actions. That's natural law. God cannot watch each and every human being at the same time. That's why He had created the spirits to watch, guide and determine the destiny of the human beings from their daily activities, talks and thoughts too. His death was predetermined by the spirits. There is no doubt in it but why it was determined so is the question. You search, you will get some reason. I guess He had paid for his own sins but good deeds are always remembered that's why He is respected and worshiped even now. I think that there is difference between ancient and present day spirits. The ancient spirits must have had strict principles or laws in judging the matters.

Probably his statement that he was a God and King to heaven might have created a conflict among spirits and ended in that way. It seems the incidents that happened in his last moments of his life on earth explains indirectly the issue which he had with God and spirits. Human beings cannot know what is happening among spirits. Jesus was a human being. He didn't know this. In this case, King Herod was in a state of God and the people were in the state of the spirits.

God never bothers who believe Him. God cannot watch each and every human being at the same time. That's why He had created the spirits to watch, guide and determine the destiny of the human beings from their daily activities, talks and thoughts too. Your past determines your present and your present determines your future. God has given freewill to all creatures including human beings. According to this, all human beings have all right to live a life as they wish. But if it happens to be bad and hurts someone, they have to face the consequences. These consequences are created by spirits. It's a natural system. After death no one lives in any form. Heaven and hell are only for spirits. Spirits are separate elements. A human being is not a single spirit. A human being during his/her life time is living with many spirits which have joined one by one since birth. They are knowledge, skills, feelings, emotions, interests and everything. Even thoughts are not your own. For example, when you want to take a decision on a subject, one after another the spirits think and you just listen, choose or reject the ideas which they transmit to your mind through your brain in the form of thoughts. A human being is just a robot made of flesh, bones, tissues etc., and a toy of the spirits for their games.

As of October 2023, the current Bishop of the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, is Bishop James D. Conley. He was appointed to the position in 2012 and has been serving the archdiocese since then. Bishop Conley is known for his pastoral leadership and commitment to the Catholic community in the region.

The term "perverted" is subjective and can vary based on individual beliefs and cultural contexts. If you're referring to specific behaviors or interpretations of Christian teachings, it's essential to consider the diverse perspectives within Christianity itself. Many Christians advocate for love, compassion, and morality, while others may have different views on certain practices. It's crucial to approach such questions with sensitivity and an understanding of the complexities of faith and personal beliefs.