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Articles related to "Celibacy"
Why Are Catholic Priests Celibate? Celibacy is a discipline, not a doctrine. The Church doesn't teach and has never taught that all clergy must be celibate. So why are so many priests unmarried? why are catholic priests celibate • priestly celibacy • celibacy • value fo celibacy • celibacy tradition
Apology (Part 28): Article XXIII (XI), Of the Marriage of Priests This article is of a timely nature given the recent news. See how problems stemming from celibacy were abundant in Luther's day. marriage • priests • creation • apology • augsburg
Monastic Celibacy, Betrothal, Wed? "Sex and Society in the World of Orthodox Slavs" by Eve Levin describes Medieval Eastern Orthodox marriage law and practices. sex • socity • orthodox • slavs • orthodoxy
Ecclesiastical Slavic View of Sex Chapter 1 of "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs" describes the ecclesiastical view of sexuality. sex • sexuality • slavs • slavic • orthodox
Celibacy An examination of celibacy -- its role in Buddhist practice and spiritual practice in general. celibacy • buddhism • buddhist • monks • nuns
Medieval Slavic Marriage Laws Chapter 2 of "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs" discusses Medieval Slavic marriage practices and laws. sex • society • orthodoxy • orthodox • slavs
Vestal Virgins of Rome Though the Vestal Virgins had precious luxuries not afforded other Roman women, there were certain sacrifices made for them. vestal virgin • celibacy • roman history • tiber • temple of vesta
Apology (Part 35): Article XXVII (XIII), Of Monastic Vows A timely article, as the focus of the themes Melanchthon addresses seem appropriate for today and the scandal in the Roman church. Melanchthon spells out how monastic vows are contrary to nature, contrary to God's law, and contrary to Scripture. monastic • vows • celibacy • apology • augsburg
Command Hallucinations Command hallucinations are often thought to be the most serious. My friends and I "had to" do a lot of weird things, which we may laugh about now, but isn't there an implicit command in "having to do something"? psychosis • psychotic • delusions • hallucinations • command hallucinations
Married Priests—A Lutheran Perspective There is a current debate over whether Rome should allow the clergy to marry. For Lutherans the issue was settled roughly 500 years ago. I offer my views on the debate, as well as Luther's views and the views of the Lutheran theologians who wrote the Smalcald Articles. clergy • marriage • celibacy • pedophilia • sexual abuse
The Four Ashrams or Life Stages The human life span is divided into four ashrams. These are Brahmacharya, Grahasta, Vanaprastha and Sanyasa. The Vedas define a specific purpose for each ashram. vedic philosophy • vedas • hinduism • ashrams • brahmacharya
Apology Part 27-30: Commentary Commentary on ARticles 27 through 30 of the Apology. Melanchthon addresses the laity receiving both kinds in the Lord's Supper, the marriage of priests, and the nature of the Mass. Melanchthon also has a discourse on the meaning of "sacrifice." apology • augsburg • mass • communion • eucharist
Valentines From Kentucky The Bluegrass state and Cupid's arrows of love go hand and hand with plenty of music, food and other delightful events for you and your valentine. big bopper • teenager in love • dream angel • unchained melody • chantilly lace
Andreas Carlstadt: The Reformation Goes Radical A look at Andreas Carlstadt, a radical in the Reformation camp. Very early in the Reformation movement in Europe--even in Wittenberg--factions between Rome and Reformers polarize. This was a dark day in Wittenberg. carlstadt • luther • wittenberg • iconoclasts • sacraments
St Elizabeth of Hungary / Queen of The People The "greatest woman of the German Middle Ages," St Elizabeth was canonized by Pope Gregory IX in 1235. Her works included building hospitals and giving alms to the poor. greatest woman of the german middle ages • st elizabeth of hungary • st elisabeth queen of the people • st elizabeth canonized by pope gregory ix • elizabeth married ludwig iv of thuringia
Augsburg Confession, 26-Conclusion The final articles of the Augsburg COnfession, which deal with traditions in the Roman church and abuses with traditions, in the system of monasteries and convents, and the abuse of bishops taking on government powers. augsburg cinfession • vows • monasteries • convents • meat
Amba Amba was abducted by Bhishma for his step-brother, but she was in love with Shalva. She ended up marrying neither and spent a lifetime trying to avenge herself by having Bhishma killed. amba • kashiraj • kashi • ambika • ambalika
Why Abstinence is Better than Premarital Sex When abstinence comes to mind, people think of the words prudish, religion and unexciting. Why not engage in sexual activity? It feels good, and besides, it's everywhere. become abstinent • wait until marriage • being abstinent • premarital sex • practicing abstinence
Augsburg Confession: Abuses Corrected, Articles 22-25 With these articles begins an enumeration of abuses the Lutheran contingent found in the established Church and sought to correct. In the address to the emperor, note the conciliatory tone of the Lutherans. This was a group of men attempting to state their position and work for a common faith. mass • communion • both kinds • bread • wine
Apology (Parts 36 and 37): Of Ecclesiastical Power; The End Melanchthon ends the Apology by speaking out on ecclesiastical abuses and the abuse of power by the clerical administration. Melanchthon also, in his closing argument, states the desire of the Lutherans for peace, but not at the expense of the true Gospel. apology • augsburg • ecclesiastical abuses • clergy • rudeness
Film Review: Monty Python One of the silliest (but also rather strangely accurate) films about the Middle Ages comes from the woefully irreverent British comedy troupe, Monty Python. monty python • holy grail • monty python and the holy grail • king arthur • spamalot
Kentucky’s durable pleasures Forget the rat race, slow down your heart rate and delight in the simple pleasures of a bygone era kentucky • harrodsburg • shakers • shaker village • pleasant hills
Method Man the Graphic Novel A fast read, much like the comic's name sake, Method Man is style taking the lead over everything else. david atchison • sanford greene • method man comic • method man music • hip hop comic
A is for Asexuality A is for Asexuality, the little known preference. Defining asexuality. gay • lesbian • asexual • celibate
Book Review of Antiques and Collectibles - The Design Periods <b>Antiques and Collectibles: The Design Periods</b>, written by expert Barbara Nicholson Bell, is the perfect reference for 18th through 20th century furniture collectors. It's an invaluable source for students of recent antique history who wish to place furniture and architectural styles within the larger scope of history through time.
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism: Part 2 This article briefly introduces several other possible origins for the Cathar heresy, including the Paulicians and Bogomils. Citations are available upon request. cathar • cathari • heresy • gnostic • nag hammadi
Endangered Species Nick is obsessed: He needs to donate his sperm and not a moment to spare. Will he suceed in creating a son? sperm • donor • gay • couples • children
Qualifications and Training for Ministry part two Every person who seeks to be an ordained minister of our Church must begin by qualifying as a candidate for ordained ministry. ministry • church • district • ordained • superintendent
The Gifts We Offer (a review of "The Only Good Priest") Tom Mason, a high school teacher and amateur sleuth, confronts intrigue and mystery surrounding the death of Father Sebastion, an advocate for gay inclusion in the Catholic church. religion • catholic • gay • priests • sexual
Hinduism: A Holistic Way of Life Hinduism is not just a theology. It is a holistic way of life. The Vedas and Puranas deal with the arts and culture, medicine and health and other aspects of life. hinduism • holistic • yoga sutra • patanjali • vedas
Luther's Wedding Celebrated Nearly 500 years later, Wittenberg, Germany, continues to celebrate the wedding of Martin Luther to Katharina von Bora. martin luther • katharine von bora • wittenberg • germany • wedding festival
The Different Branches of Yoga A brief explanation as to each of the branches of yoga and how they can be applied in your day to day life. branches of yoga • yoga branches • karma yoga • hatha yoga • bhakti yoga
Ulrich Zwingli Right around the time that Martin Luther was posting his 95 Theses in Wittenberg Germany, another Protestant reformer was doing similar things in the Swiss city of Zurich ulrich zwinggli • swiss reformation • protestant reformation • zurich • martin luther
Vestal Virgins of Rome The Vestal Virgins were perhaps the most prized priestesses of Rome, because they protected what was most sacred among the city's ideals - the home fires. rome • priestess • vestal virgin • vesta • roman women
Why Ego Sex Doesn't Satisfy Learn how to avoid ego sex where one or both partners feel used, betrayed, or catered to by their partner for the sake of personal satisfaction or validation. sex • relationships • relate • relationship • play
A Club All His Own Edward Norton's list of films is not long, but it is distiguished. Each film has reinforced his place as a qualified actor in the world of film. edward norton • fight club • everyone says i love you • american history x • rounders
Anglican Religious Orders Didn't know Protestants had religious orders, didya? Yep, we sure do. Monks, nuns, sisters, brothers, abbeys, monasteries, and convents are no strangers to Anglicanism. In this article we introduce three Anglican religious orders; one for men, one for women, and one "coed." Coed? Read and see! religious orders • monks • nuns • brothers • sisters
IT'S NOT ABOUT ME "My goal is to help people improve their lives and have Christ in their lives. I want people, after they hear my album, to say they want to change their lives.”
What is Sikhism After reading about the Golden Temple, many readers of India Probe have asked me to outline Sikhism. Sikhism is a new Faith judged by ancient religions. Its only five hundred years old. It preaches remembering God at all times, social service, humility, equality of mankind, truthful living while denouncing superstitions. The Sikh religion has a following of around 20 million people across the world. Sri Guru Granth Sahib is the holly book of Sikhism and preaching of ten Gurus form the core of this religion. sikhism
Kapila and the Sankhya Yoga The sage Kapila, an incarnation of Vishnu, explains the Sankhya Yoga to his mother Devahuti so as to enable her to attain salvation. kardam • bindu sarovar • kapila • devahuti • vishnu
Swayambhav Manu and Shatrupa Brahma created Swayambhav Manu and Shatrupa as the first man and woman. One of their daughters, Devahuti, was married to sage Kardam as ordained by Vishnu. brahma • swayambhav manu • shatrupa • akuti • devahuti
Odds and Ends, mostly Ends My last column for Suite 101, an update on Dr. Long's mental health web site, which has become a significant community, and a brief discussion of community integration, the main buzzword in the mental health business these days. schizophrenia • mental health • community integration • community • stigma
Prophecy and The End Times Discussion of Christian concepts of prophecy on an institutional as well as personal level. This includes the idea of modern-day individuals with a more outward "gift of prophecy." It also includes a discussion of Prophecy and the End Times and Rapture driven currently and powerfully by the Left Behind series of speculative fiction. prophey • end times • left behind • rapture • spiritual gifts
Shaker Furniture, Part I: Faith in Form A brief introduction to Shaker furniture, which expresses in its simplicity both their faith and their spirit. shaker furniture • shaker communities • shaker religion • mother ann lee • shaker museum
SPOOF II: HOT SHOTS PART DEUX, NATIONAL LAMPOON'S LOADED WEAPON 1, ROBIN HOOD: MEN IN TIGHTS Alook at HOT SHOTS PART DEUX, NATIONAL LAMPOON'S LOADED WEAPON ONE, and ROBIN HOOD: MEN IN TIGHTS, three attempts at the spoof genre. movies • reviews • hot shots part deux • robin hood: men in tights.
The Daily Struggle It's very easy for someone with schizophrenia to become disconnected with the world. It is debatable how much of their behavior is a consequence of their unique circumstances and how much is a consequence of their illness. schizophrenia • medication • rehabilitation • marginalization • treatment
The Politics of Sex Education The Surgeon General of the United States release a stinging report on the state of America's sexual health. The response by the Bush White House has been sadly predictable and woefully inadequate. sex • surgeon general • abortion • bush • rape
The Rise of the Lollards Lollard beliefs and the Church's reaction to "The English Heresy" wycliffe • archbishop of canterbury • lollards • heresy • orthodoxy |
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