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Why was turning water into wine a miracle yet turning wine into water wasn't?
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crazyg
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I do that every day. A piece of piss.
Trevor Morley's Tache
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Jesus was essentially a Zombie.
This gives a good explanation.
What does the Bible say about wearing hats in church? | GotQuestions.org
What does the Bible say about wearing hats in church? Can men wear hats in church? Should women wear hats in church?
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Do you know why Puritans refused to remove their hats in church? (Because they did.)
They thought that uncovering implied an acknowledgement of the Real Presence in the Sacrament, which they denied. By keeping their hats on they were affirming their belief that the Communion wafer was merely a symbol, not literally the Body of Christ. (At that time it was normal for men to wear their hats indoors, except in the presence of a superior, such as the King, as bare heads were a mark of respect for someone of higher rank.)
Catholics (and some high church Anglicans) genuflect or bow to the altar for the same reason. Traditionally, the reserved Sacrament is preserved there, and they believe it is literally God's body, and so must be reverenced. Back in the day, when a priest carried the Sacrament through the street (for example, to a dying parishioner) people would fall to their knees in salute, for the same reason. Wellington ordered his troops in Spain to salute or present arms on these occasions, so as to fit in with local beliefs.
They thought that uncovering implied an acknowledgement of the Real Presence in the Sacrament, which they denied. By keeping their hats on they were affirming their belief that the Communion wafer was merely a symbol, not literally the Body of Christ. (At that time it was normal for men to wear their hats indoors, except in the presence of a superior, such as the King, as bare heads were a mark of respect for someone of higher rank.)
Catholics (and some high church Anglicans) genuflect or bow to the altar for the same reason. Traditionally, the reserved Sacrament is preserved there, and they believe it is literally God's body, and so must be reverenced. Back in the day, when a priest carried the Sacrament through the street (for example, to a dying parishioner) people would fall to their knees in salute, for the same reason. Wellington ordered his troops in Spain to salute or present arms on these occasions, so as to fit in with local beliefs.
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Are Jesus and Lucifer the Same Being?
Are Jesus and Lucifer the same being? Both are referred to as "morning star" and "light-bringer." This article compares their mythological origins and appearances in the Bible.
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Hurrah the Religion thread has been bumped. Can’t wait for all the new insights