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Category Archives: History
Denominations: Catholic Church (Part 1)
The word ‘denomination’ and related words are used in different ways. The word ‘denominate’ means “to give a name to” (merrian-webster.com). The word ‘denominator,’ in mathematics, is used of “the part of the fraction that is below the line that … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic, Church Organization, denominations, History
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Western Religions: The Latter-Day Saints (Mormonism) Part 2
Authority 1. The Bible There is a claim to believe the Bible. Joseph Smith declared, “We believe the Bible to be the word of God…” (The Pearl of Great Price, The Articles of Faith, 8). However, their belief is qualified … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, History, mormon, Mormons, Prophecy, World Religions
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Western Religions: The Latter-Day Saints (Mormonism) Part 1
This is a sub-division of a series on the religions of the world. The sub-title, “Western Religions,” does not mean that these religions are confined to the West. It indicates that they originated in the West. The Church of Jesus … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, History, mormon, Mormons, World Religions
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Memorial Day (Remember)
“Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military… originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and … Continue reading
Posted in History, holiday
Tagged 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, 2 Timothy 3:14-15, book of deuteronomy, decoration day, Dennis Prager, dennis prager video the fallen soldier, feast days, forget, Genesis 40, God remembers, Heberews 13:17, Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 6:10, history.com, Jennie Evelyn Hussey, joseph and chief butler, Lord's Supper, matthew 10:42, memorial day, rember Jesu, remember, remember others, remember those who minister and shepherd, song lead me to calvary
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