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Clergy
These are individuals that have devoted themselves to the religious practice that has called them to service. This can range from the formally ordained to those that have received special training to serve the church in other ways on a part time basis.
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The First Estate, speaking in terms of the Kingdom of France, was comprised entirely of The Clergy.
Are Catholic clergy allowed to run for political office?
According to the Code of Canon Law (#285), clerics are to refrain from "all those things which are unbecoming to their state, according to the prescripts of particular law." This includes, in section 3, "Clerics are forbidden to assume public offices which entail a participation in the exercise of civil power." I suppose that a cleric could run and win an election for public office, but his duties as a member of the clergy would prevent him from taking up that office, unless "particular law" (usually the law of the diocese of incardination) granted a particular exception. Even if allowed by local Church authorities, there are a number of modern examples where Pope John Paul II has called upon priests who hold public office to step down or resign from the clerical state. There are several ignominious modern examples of clerics who have been elected to public office and who have assumed civil authority. Jean-Bertrand Aristide of Haiti comes to mind. Also... US senator Robert F. Drinan, a Jesuit priest (recently deceased) comes to mind. It seems that there have been a number of priests in Eastern bloc countries and in Central/South America who have held public office in times of persecution as an exception to the rule of universal law, in the interest of the public good. I would consider it most unlikely that an active Catholic priest in good standing would ever be allowed to run for or hold a major elected office in the United States. Maybe there are highly exceptional cases where the public good would be served by priests holding office on a local level... on a road or drainage commission, or a school board, perhaps... but I would consider even this very doubtful considering the desperate need of priests in most places to be focused on their formal ministries and to be approachable as ministers instead of being co-opted as political partisans. Canon 285 does not normally apply to 'permanent' deacons (who are also counted as members of the clergy) unless particular law specifies otherwise.
Which law turned the clergy into paid servant of the chruch?
no any such law was there in french revolution
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Is it legal for the pastor to dismantle the board of directors?
A local pastor can't disassemble the trustee board.
What did the Civil Constitution of the Clergy not do?
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy did NOT accomplish the following things:
- Allow women to become priests
- Create the position of pope
- Win the clergy over to the side of the Revolution
Why catholic believe celibacy of the clergy?
1079 AD under Pope Gregory VII.
by reading page 41 in the book in beginning of the second chapter it says "The precept that men of God should sleep alon, established by the lateran councils of 1123 and 1139..." so that should be an accurate answer.
Cardinals are not ordained. They are appointed by the Pope.
Those who are not members of the clergy. These are members of the church with different duties.
What is the name of Buddhism's clergy?
A "Bhikkhu" is a fully ordained male monastic.
A "Bhikkhuni" is a fully ordained female monastic.
Typically, Buddhist clergy are defined by their extensive training, monastic lifestyle, vows, precepts undertaken, and rules of conduct contained in the Vinaya Pitaka (or "Basket of Discipline").
Refuge Vows
The official method of becoming a Lay (unordained) Buddhist is to take Refuge Vows (a.k.a. Triple Gem, Three Jewels). It follows then that Bhikkhus and Bhikkhunis have already taken these vows at some point in their life as a Buddhist. They continue to practice these vows when ordained. Versions vary slightly, but the following is one example of Refuge Vows (in English):
To the Buddha I go for refuge.
To the Dhamma I go for refuge.
To the Sangha I go for refuge.
For the second time, to the Buddha I go for refuge.
For the second time, to the Dhamma I go for refuge.
For the second time, to the Sangha I go for refuge.
For the third time, to the Buddha I go for refuge.
For the third time, to the Dhamma I go for refuge.
For the third time, to the Sangha I go for refuge.
These vows may be taken individually, or requested and received from an ordained Buddhist monastic.
Precepts
Lay Buddhists take Five Precepts along with the Refuge Vows:
1. I undertake the precept to refrain from taking the life of any living creature.
2. I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given.
3. I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct.
4. I undertake the precept to refrain from false and harmful speech.
5. I undertake the precept to refrain from consuming intoxicating drink and
drugs which lead to carelessness.
On special observance days, and often in retreats, Lay Buddhists may take or request Eight Precepts. These are the Precepts 1,2,4, and 5 above. Precept 3 (above), however, becomes:
3. I undertake the precept to refrain from any kind of sexual activity.
The following three are added:
6. I undertake the precept to refrain from eating at inappropriate times.
7. I undertake the precept to refrain from entertainment, beautification, and
adornment.
8. I undertake the precept to refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place.
An Anagarika (Lay Attendant or perhaps "Monastic Steward") in preparation to become ordained as a Bhikkhu or Bhikkhuni. An Upasaka or Upasika (a devout male or female lay follower, respectfully) typically would also undertake the Eight Precepts.
Precepts for Bhikkhus and Bhikkhunis
Ordained monastics are required to take Ten Preceptswhich are constituted of the following (or words to this effect):
1. To refrain from killing living things.
2. To refrain from stealing.
3. To refrain from sexual activity.
4. To refrain from lying.
5. To refrain from taking intoxicants.
6. To refrain from taking food at inappropriate times (after noon).
7. To refrain from singing, dancing, playing music or attending entertainment.
8. To refrain from wearing perfume, cosmetics and decorative accessories.
9. To refrain from sitting on high chairs and sleeping on luxurious, soft beds.
10. To refrain from accepting money.
Vinaya Pitaka or "Basket of Discipline"
In addition to the foregoing, the monastic community in Buddhism is required to follow an extensive "code" of conduct and discipline. There are 227 major rules for Bhikkhus and 311 major rules for Bhikkhunis.
A Note on References
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If you are interested in learning more about Buddhism, you are always well advised to seek out an appropriate teacher with a Buddhist organization in your area. Any within reach are worth reaching for...
How the manor system meet the needs of lords serfs and clergy?
The manorial system had the disadvantage of inhibiting people.
For the serfs, it made it difficult to move to towns or cities to find different work.
For the lords, it made it difficult to do things they might want to do with their property, because they had an obligation to provide homes, jobs, and protection to the serfs.
The manorial system dispersed political and economic power to a very low level, and this made it difficult for monarchs to overcome weaknesses in their central governments.
What is a tax assessed for the support of the church and the clergy?
tithe - income paid to support noblemen and clergy.(cause they are to bloody lazy to freaking work!)
How much does the clergy make?
This varies widely and depends both on the denomination, the congregation, and the larger society.
Some clergy volunteer their ministry, so have to have a secular career to earn an income.
Some clergy get no salary, but have all their needs provided for.
Some clergy get some things provided for (housing, transportation, education, food) and a small stipend for spending money or investments.
Some clergy get a salary determined by the size of the congregation or the amount of offerings made, and could become millionaires.
In some countries, clergy are paid by the state, which collects a religion tax for all approved religious groups and distributes it accordingly. In other countries, churches must handle their own funds and nothing comes from the state. Some places allow tax breaks for clergy housing, some do not.
You can become a clergy by going to seminary. However you can become a minister online. You can sign up on a web site and immediately be a minister. This is perfectly legal in the United States, however some states have additional requirements.
How many people were part of the clergy?
The proportion of clergy varied greatly, at least in the later middle ages, but generally may have amounted to 1-2% of the population, or perhaps half a million in western Europe around the 12th century.
What is the area around the altar of a church for the clergy called?
The sanctuary - from the Latin 'sanctus' meaning 'holy'. Apse
What are the four lowest ranks of the catholic clergy?
They are no longer in use except with Priests who are being trained solely in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite (such as the Fraternal Society of St. Peter or the Society of St. Pius X). However they are called the 'Minor Orders' and they are: Porter, Lector, Exorcist, and Acolyte.
Depending on the location in which he is serving, the type of assignment and the Order he belongs to, a Catholic priest might live in several types of places. If he is a parish priest, he might live in the church rectory or in a home close to the church. If he belongs to a monastic order, he might live in a monastery. There are no hard and fast rules on his living situation.
What do you call a clergy man's home?
The home a a clergy woman or man has different names in different denominations. In the Roman Catholic Church, the priest lives in the "rectory." The most common word used in the Protestant tradition probably is "parsonage." Anglican or Episcopal churches have "rectories" or "vicarages" while Presbyterian pastors live in the "manse."
What is the name for a high ranking clergy?
Normally, priests are assigned to a diocese or a province (depending on the order). Bishops, Arch Bishops or Cardinals are in charge of Diocese/Provinces and they are often supported by assistants in the administration of their district.
