General religion

General religion

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General religion

This is the most important holy day of the Christian calendar. Easter Sunday commemorates the day in the springtime when the resurrection of Jesus is believed to have occurred. The date is calculated ...

Disciples

Religion; General religion

In Christian usage, followers of Jesus. At one time, Jesus had 12 disciples; at another time, 70 are mentioned. Although those followers who were mentioned by name often in the gospels were evenly ...

Ecumenical

Religion; General religion

From a Greek word meaning worldwide. Any movement which attempts to bring together various denominations or traditions within a single religion. The term is used most commonly to refer to Christian ...

Evangelise

Religion; General religion

To explain ones beliefs to another in the hope that they might wish to adopt them. The word is sometimes used as a synonym for "Proselytize" -- to actively attempt to convert another person to your ...

Doomsday cult

Religion; General religion

A religious group which is focused on the anticipated end of the world in the near future. It's often referred to as a destructive cult.

Divination

Religion; General religion

Any method of predicting future events. Astrology, bird entrails, tarot cards, runes, even the shadow of a groundhog near the end of winter have been used as tools of divination. Divination was ...