For most Christians, the 40 days of Lent that begin on Ash Wednesday and culminate with Easter Sunday is a solemn period of deep spiritual reflection, repentance, and penance. The celebration of Lent...
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Making the sign of the cross, which is a hand gesture that traces the vertical and horizontal beams over one's head, chest, and shoulders, is commonly associated with Roman Catholicism. Yet other...
In churches worldwide, ministers wear distinctive clothing that distinguishes them from their congregants. The style and color of their dress vary between denomination and tradition. Clergy in the...
A person's perspective on marriage and family often provides a valuable look into their beliefs and worldview. Christianity and its various traditions, including Lutheranism, have much to say about...
The Lutheran tradition is a prominent branch of the Christian faith. Born out of the life and ministry of German Reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546) and the abuses he protested in the Catholic church,...
Although Christians agree on many things concerning heaven and the reality of life after death, some issues remain unclear. For instance, various Christian traditions disagree on how living believers...