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Lutheran
The Lutheran branch of Christianity was named after one of the earliest Protestants, Martin Luther. His thesis, which asked questions about the beliefs of the Catholic church, was nailed to the cathedral door. Some Lutherans believe 'The Book of Concord,' published in 1580, contains authoritative explanations of Scripture.
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Can you be married on Saturday evening before Easter Sunday in a Lutheran church?
Officially, weddings are not to be performed during lent. It does happen, however. The Saturday before Easter Sunday is called Easter Eve or Holy Saturday. It is commonly lumped more into the Easter season than lent, so it may be allowed. However, many pastors would discourage it as a wedding may take the focus away from observances of Easter- which is the highest holy day in the Church calendar.
What are mpotant Lutheran celebrations?
Easter (the Resurrection of Our Lord) is the highest feast day in the Lutheran Church just as it is in other historic Churches. Easter is observed for several weeks as is "Lent" which are the days leading to Easter. The Advent/ Christmas season is also highly regarded and so is Reformation Day (Oct. 31st, the day before All Saints' Day.) There are many saint's days, biblical and traditional commemorations and observances in the Lutheran calendar. Lutherans view Sundays as "little Easters" as each week the Church celebrates the Resurrection.
What countries main religion is Lutheran?
Today several countries have the Lutheran Church as the state church. Those countries are Norway, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Denmark and Greenland. In Finland the Lutheran Church is the national church.
If you get your son baptized Lutheran is he still recognized by the Catholic Church?
Short answer: Yes. Longer explanation: your son will be recognized as being baptized into the Christian community. All Christian baptisms are recognized by the Catholic Church. Longer answer: His baptism is recognized, as are other Trinitarian baptisms and church marriages, as well. That does not make him Catholic. That does not make him welcome to receive the Eucharist at a Catholic Mass. He is recognized as a baptized Christian, separated from the fullness of the Church.
Does Catholisism Predate Lutheran?
Constantine (325 AD) brought his subjects under the control of the Roman Empire and made himself emperor. In order to organize them into one religion, he took parts of the Sun God's rituals (Sunday for worship) and some pagan rituals, some Jewish rituals and some of the Christian rituals and beliefs and with the priests of his day they wove the Catholic Church beliefs and traditions. He named himself the first Pope and declared himself flawless. When the priests became very wicked (selling indulgences, etc.) Martin Luther, a priest himself, could no longer tolerate the sinfulness of the church. He wrote a thesis declaring his disgust at the evil that had invaded the church and nailed it to the door of the church at Worms, Germany. He proceeded to gather believers by his teaching and writings into a 'reform' movement which became one of the first protestant churches, the Lutheran Church. There have been others lead by Calvin, Wesley, and many others. So Luther came long after the Catholic Church was established.
What is Lutheran art and architecture like?
What is Lutheran art and architecture like?
The manner in which Lutheran churches have been built and decorated has varied considerably among different places and times. Generally, however, Lutheranism has been very receptive toward fine architecture and rich art. This reflects the "catholic" heritage of the Lutheran churches, which have retained more of the Roman Catholic doctrine and liturgy than have other Protestant churches.
The architectural pattern of most Lutheran churches is very similar to that of Roman Catholic and Anglican churches. The focal point of nearly every Lutheran church is the altar, which is located at the front of the church in the so-called chancel, which is reserved for clergy and their assistants. The centrality of the altar reflects the Lutheran emphasis on the "real presence" of Christ in the bread and wine of the Sacrament of the Eucharist (Holy Communion). Congregants usually sit in the so-called nave, facing the chancel. The chancel usually is separated from the nave by a railing at which people kneel when they receive Communion. Following the post-Vatican II practice of Roman Catholics, most Lutherans during the 1970s moved their altars away from walls into a free standing position in order that the pastor could face the people during the celebration of the Eucharist.
Since Lutherans emphasize preaching, the pulpit is located in a prominent location, but usually not in front of the altar. Many Lutheran churches also are designed to accommodate large organs since Lutheran services are highly musical. Many of the compositions written for Lutheran services by composers such as Bach, Telemann, Buxtehude and Praetorius practically require the use of a substantial organ.
Unlike many other Protestant reformers, Martin Luther appreciated art and valued its use as an aid to religious devotion. He opposed iconoclasm (the destruction of religious art and imagery), and Lutheran churches with rare exceptions were spared the destruction of art which occurred in Reformed (Calvinist) areas of Europe during the 16th Century and in Anglican churches in England during the early years of the Reformation and again during the Puritan Revolution of the 17th Century.
Many European Lutheran parish churches and cathedrals were built before the Reformation in those areas (large parts of what is now Germany and all of Scandinavia) in which the rulers adopted Lutheranism as the the state religion during the 16th century. Since Lutheranism took the place of Roman Catholicism in these areas, Lutherans worshipped in the same buildings that previously had been under the jurisdiction of Rome. These churches underwent little change at the time of the Reformation and most continue to retain their pre-Reformation character. Most are adorned with beautiful statuary, paintings, and elaborate reredos (decorations behind the altar). Some of the larger churches and cathedrals are built in the form of a cross, with side altars and chapels. Some fell into disrepair during the centuries after the Reformation but most of these have been carefully restored. Many American tourists who visit these buildings mistakenly believe that they are in a Roman Catholic church.
Since these Lutheran churches are in northern Europe, most are Gothic. A few of the oldest ones (notably the cathedral in Lund, Sweden) are romanesque. They include many of the largest and most impressive European cathedrals. Notable examples are the cathedrals of Trondheim (Nidaros) in Norway, Uppsala in Sweden, and Lubeck in Germany. The immense Lutheran cathedral at Ulm, Germany has the world's highest church spire.
When Lutherans began building new churches after the Reformation, they generally followed the traditional Catholic forms. When baroque architecture became popular during the 17th and 18th centuries, many European Lutheran churches were built in this style. Perhaps the most famous example is the Frauenkirche (the Church of Our Lady) in Dresden, which recently was reconstructed after its destruction in a 1945 air raid. Many Lutheran churches built during this period are notable for their elegant brass chandeliers and the oil portraits of clergy and bishops that line the walls. Many of these churches also have stained glass windows.
Lutheran churches built in Europe and the United States during the 19th century tended to be built in the neo-Gothic style that also was popular with many other denominations. Many were notable for their tall thin spires. Others were built in a neo-classical style; examples are the cathedrals in Copenhagen and Helsinki.
Many Lutheran churches built in Europe and the United States during the 20th and 21st centuries have featured innovative modern designs.
Lutheran churches in the United States generally have been less richly decorated than their European counterparts. This also tends to be true of the growing Lutheran churches of Africa and Asia. This may reflect economic restraints as much as taste. In American suburbs and in Africa and Asia, Lutherans have been more concerned about providing places of worship for burgeoning congregations than in creating architectural gems. American Lutheran churches constructed during the 19th and early 20th century usually had reredos, stained glass windows, and at least some statuary, but many of those built in the past half century have been plain and even stark, even though virtually all have continued to give the altar the place of primacy.
Although nearly all Lutheran churches in Europe have crucifixes, American Lutherans have preferred the bare cross.
In building and restoring churches, Lutherans have taken care to maintain a sense of proportion and harmony. Even the most elaborately decorated Lutheran churches rarely are "overdone." Rich works of art often are set against plain backgrounds in order to accentuate their beauty.
Are Lutherans pro-choice or pro-life?
Lutherans are Christians but as with all Christians and religions everyone is different and have different opinions on the matter. So it depends on who you ask. It can also differ based on which country you are in.
What are Lutheran views on the Holy Spirit?
Lutherans accept the doctrine of the Trinity and, as such, the Holy Spirit is regarded an equal part of the godhead. They believe that the Holy Spirit is given at baptism. They adopt the view expressed by Christian denominations in the Nicene Creed:
And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spake by the Prophets. Mainstream Lutherans do not speak in tongues and see it as a gift existing only in the past, although there are pockets of charismatic Lutherans who do believe and use the outworkings.
How are Lutheran priests chosen?
In Australia, leaders in the Lutheran church are not known as priests, but "Pastors" or "Ministers". They are not chosen. They receive a personal "calling" to enter the ministry, a feeling from God that this is what they are meant to do with their lives. They are trained at the Lutheran seminary in Adelaide, South Australia, and after a period of many years of training and education, wait to be sent to a parish. After serving a minimum of three years in a parish, they are then eligible to be called to another parish. This process takes place by the elders and congregation of the "calling" church meeting to discuss lists of possible candidates. Once the pastor is called, he has the choice whether to accept the call or remain where he is, and wait for another call that might be better suited to his particular talents.
What is Islam's view about backbiting?
Gheebat (backbiting) is perhaps the most commonly committed sin of the tongue. Most people who are religious conscious would refrain from lying, swearing, slandering, etc. However, even such people invariably become entrapped in the snare of Shaitaan and allow their conversation to drift into gheebat. Indeed only the one who has a firm control of his tongue can be saved from this malady, but what is gheebat? It is thus imperative that Gheebat be accurately identified and recognized in order to be able to refrain from it. The Ahaadith have defined this malady very simply and clearly. It is reported in a hadith that Rasulallah (saw) once inquired of the Sahaba (ra): "Do you know what is gheebat?" "Allah and His Messenger know best," they replied. "To mention something about your brother which he would dislike" Rasulallah (saw) informed them. A person then asked: "What if this is true?" (That the person being spoken about is actually involved in that sin). The Messenger of Allah (saw) replied: "If it is true then you have indeed backbitten about him. But if it is untrue, then you have slandered him (which is worse)." Hence to mention anything about a person in his absence which he would dislike is gheebat. The magnitude of the sin, the gravity of this malady could be gauged from the following Ahaadith. Rasulallah (saw) is reported to have said: "Gheebat is worse than zina (adultery)." In another hadith it is reported that there are more than seventy stages of consuming interest, the lowest of which is equivalent to cohabiting with one's mother. To consume one Dirham of interest is worse than committing adultery thirty five times. However, a sin more severe than interest is the dishonoring of a Muslim (which is a natural consequence of gheebat). (Baiqahi) Engaging in gheebat is also an extremely costly affair. It is reported in a Hadith that on the day of Qiyamah the person who was backbitten about would claim retribution from the one who spoke ill of him. Allah (swt) will compensate the victim by handing over the good deeds (the currency of the Hereafter) of the culprit to him. If the latter has no good deeds to his credit, the sins of the victim would be transferred to him. Hence the Salah, Sawn, Zakat, Hajj, etc. of a person would all be lost due to gheebat. A tremendous loss indeed! How often do we engage in gheebat, yet regard ourselves as free from this crime? This is due to certain misconceptions. Many people assume that gheebat does not apply if one could mention the same facts about a person in his presence. How often does a person retort: "This is not gheebat. I can say it to his face." This, however, is the deception of Shaitaan. The Ahaadith contain no such restriction which excludes the above from the purview of gheebat. Likewise many people believe that gheebat only applies if the sin of the spoken person is not known. This is another misconception. If the sin is well known, it is gheebat only, however, if such a sin of a person was discussed which the next person was unaware of, two severe sins have been incurred; one is the sin of gheebat, and the other is the sin of disclosing the fault of another Muslim.
Is the Lutheran religion an example of a subculture?
No. It is an example of a religion. The hippie movement would have been a subculture.
What belief is not consistent with lutheranism?
While all Lutheran synods world-wide officially uphold the real presence in the sacrament of the altar, the attitude if some lay parishoners regarding communion is somewhat ambivalent. All well-taught Lutherans believe in a (real presence) of the communion species. A minority of laity, inluenced by other protestant churches, have more or less a (commemorative stamp) angle. Roman Catholics call the Lutheran doctrine on the real presence consubstantiation (one and being in substance) to differentiate from their own transubstantiation. However, Lutherans do not try to dogmatize how Jesus is truly present in the bread and wine as Roman Catholics do, but take Jesus' words (this BREAD is my BODY, this WINE is.... my BLOOD) at face value and allow the "how" to remain a divine mystery as Jesus did.
Do Lutherans use birth control?
Yes as far as I know there are only firm believers in Catholicism, among Christians, who doesn't use birthcontrol. But it's all down to the individual.
Of or pertaining to Martin Luther, leader of the Protestant Reformation, a German theologian and author. An adherent to Luther's doctrines.
The Protestant movement was breaking away from the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church. There is a denomination of the Christian Church named after Luther, the Lutherans.
In a book called "Denominations - how we got them" by Stanley I. Stuber (copyright 1959), I found this summary of Lutheran beliefs: The doctrine of the Reformed Church is represented in the Apostles' - the Nicene, and the Athanasian creeds. It is distinct from a Calvinistic body. Stress is placed upon liturgy.
Children are baptized "as heirs of the kingdom of God and of his covenant"; adults are baptized on profession of faith in Christ unto the remission of sins.
The church membership consists of all baptized persons. These are under the care of the Church, and are subject to its government and discipline. The prospective members do not sign any specific creed, but they are required to make a confession of faith before the minister and elders.
The Lord's Supper is practiced, with emphasis placed upon the spiritual presence of Christ at the Supper. Here is one of the chief differences between the Lutheran and the Reformed Churches.
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A follower of Martin Luther, a German scholar and preacher from the late 15th and early 16th century who believed that the Catholic church was not advocating and spreading the word of Jesus Christ any-more and so he and his followers the Lutherans protested. This is where the term protestant comes from, a Christian that is not part of the original Orthodox, Catholic etc churches.
Temple talk refers to the powerful spiritual talks that usually take place in a temple. Most of the time the talk is usually inspirational.
Yes. I talk to Him every day! Christians believe that talking to, and listening to, God is called prayer. Some people, especially those who do not particularly have a strong faith, regard prayer as no more than 'asking God for things' especially if life becomes tough. However, Christians pray about all sorts of things. They sit quietly to see if God speaks to them during their prayer (a 'still, small voice of calm' says the hymn) and talk to God about anything - literally - to bring up problems, to talk through the day, to pray for others, to say sorry for what they have done wrong and, of course simply to thank God for his goodness and to give him praise that he is due. If you would like to learn to pray, the best thing is to listen first. Take time to not only be with God but to enjoy his company. Don't try to formulate long complex and articulate prayers - be simple. God knows what your needs are before you pray. But whatever you do - just talk to Him. he will listen. Will God answer your prayers? God always answers prayers, but don't expect the answer that you want every time. Sometimes he will say 'yes'. But sometimes he will say 'not yet' or even 'no'. Be content with the answer, as time and time again I have found that although I thought otherwise at the time - when I look back I know that he knew best - which is what you would expect!
What does the Lutheran church believe about ghosts?
Most certainly. The Lutheran church is founded on the Bible, and a variety of angels are mentioned and described in the Bible. However, Lutherans do not believe in individual guardian angels. There are different groups of angels, some of which are ministering spirits appointed to guard and protect, but not exclusively to an individual.
What roles do women play in the Lutheran church?
They can play basically any role that a man can. They can be pastors, liturgical deacons, Communion assistants, ushers, greeters, etc.
What are the biblical and confessional bases for Lutheran traducianism?
Traducianism is not an official Lutheran teaching. While many Lutheran theologians have embraced the concept, many Lutherans stay out of the creationism vs. traducianism argument on the grounds that it is a false dualism. Amongst those Lutherans who do embrace traducian theory, usually Psalm 51:5, Matthew 15:19 and Romans 8:7 are cited as support. Lutheran teaching does however innately deny Pre-extentist and any creationist theory which denies the biblical doctrine of original sin.
Lutheran ministers are called a "minister" or a "pastor." (The term "priest" is not used because Lutherans do not use apostolic succession.)
How do Lutherans get to heaven?
The only way a Catholic or any other person can go to heaven is through Jesus Christ. He says, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father but by me." John 14:6
He is the risen Lord and you must repent of your sin and turn to Him for salvation. Follow Him as your Master. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23
Nothing we can do can get us into heaven. "For by grace you are saved through faith and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God, lest anyone should boast." Eph. 2:8-9
Accept this gift today, and know true joy and eternal life in Jesus Christ!
What can't the laestadian Lutherans do?
Can't use birth control; dance; drink alcohol; color their hair; watch TV; go to movies; go to concerts; go to sporting events; go to bars; divorce (well, they do sometimes but they're not supposed to); wear makeup; wear earrings; play professional sports; go against church teachings, of course; listen to popular music (only their church music and some classical IF it's not too jazzy); wear revealing clothing; women can't be preachers (ministers); can't do unnecessary work on Sundays (mow the lawn, sew, clean house, fix the car, home repairs);
They CAN use the internet; watch TV shows online; perm their hair; play competitive sports against each other for "fun"; smoke tobacco; chew tobacco;
Why do Christians feel the need to tell others about their views?
Christians strongly believe that their religion is the one true religion. Some Christians also believe that they have a duty to convert followers of all other religions, to Christianity. For some, there may even be a sense that it is in some way irrational for others not to convert readily to Christianity, when told what Christians believe. Also, it is a requirement among certain minor Christian sects and denominations for young adults to spend up to two years attempting to convert others.
