Hello! I'm writing a book and I need some first hand information about a few religions. I want to know these things:
1. How are your services structured, how long? If you have services anyway...
2. If you DON'T have services, what do you do to worship/pray/etc.?
3. What is your doctrine called (the liturature - for lack of a better term- that you might have. e.g. Bible)?
4. Are there any movies that you know of that represent your religion or culture well?
5. What are the titles of your 'clergy'?
6. Any definitions of words strictly used in your religion.
And I need these religions:
1. Catholic
2. Baptists
3. Hindu
4. Islamic
5. Jews
6. Jehovah's Witness
7. Any African Religion
Of course, I'm not restricting it just to these religions. If you need some points or just feel like talking about it. Go for it! I'd love to hear about any type of religion that's willing to share.
I've briedly answered from what I know about various religions. I don't follow a single religion and I don't want to mislead you so I haven't given full answers. When I have more time, I'll expand my answers.
Islam:
1. Prayer towards Mecca 5 times a day. Services on Friday lead by a member chosen from the community.
3. The Qur'an is the primary holy book, but is not the equivilent to the Bible. Other holy books exist.
5. Don't really exist. A mosque leader is chosen from the community. The Caliph is similar to the pope, but doesn't really any authority. Most countries have a governing authority.
Jews:
1. Friday to Saturday night is the sabbath.
3. The Old Testament
And a freebie:
Satanist:
1/2. It's complicated. Go look at the wikipedia article.
3. Satanic Bible
4. Anton LeVey made a few films that reflected Satanic principles.
5. First Degree - Satanist
Second Degree - Warlock/Witch
Third Degree - Priest/Priestess
Fourth Degree - Magister/Magistra
Fifth Degree - Magus/Maga
Mormons
1. How are your services structured, how long? If you have services anyway...
We usually sing the biship will speak sing some more hear some good storys sacreament sing and then go to our diffrent classes
2. If you DON'T have services, what do you do to worship/pray/etc.?EXPLAINED ABOVE
3. What is your doctrine called (the liturature - for lack of a better term- that you might have. e.g. Bible)?
we have Doctrine and Covenants the Bible and the Book of Mormon
4. Are there any movies that you know of that represent your religion or culture well? A really good movie that represents mormons would have to be Saturdays Warriors
5. What are the titles of your 'clergy'?
there is the Bishiop and then there is the Priest hood we also have a President
6. Any definitions of words strictly used in your religion. no not really its pretty self explainitory
1. How are your services structured, how long? If you have services anyway...
We try not to structure our services too much. We feel that we should let God rule our services. We are there to worship Him after all.
2. If you DON'T have services, what do you do to worship/pray/etc.?
N/A
3. What is your doctrine called (the liturature - for lack of a better term- that you might have. e.g. Bible)?
We use the Bible as our referrence.
4. Are there any movies that you know of that represent your religion or culture well?
None that I can think of off the top of my head.
5. What are the titles of your 'clergy'?
We have the pastor, preacher, teacher. But sometimes one person can be all three.
6. Any definitions of words strictly used in your religion.
No.
I wish you well on your book and hope you get lots of info.
| Winterborne wrote: |
Hello! I'm writing a book and I need some first hand information about a few religions. I want to know these things:
1. How are your services structured, how long? If you have services anyway...
2. If you DON'T have services, what do you do to worship/pray/etc.?
3. What is your doctrine called (the liturature - for lack of a better term- that you might have. e.g. Bible)?
4. Are there any movies that you know of that represent your religion or culture well?
5. What are the titles of your 'clergy'?
6. Any definitions of words strictly used in your religion.
And I need these religions:
1. Catholic
2. Baptists
3. Hindu
4. Islamic
5. Jews
6. Jehovah's Witness
7. Any African Religion
Of course, I'm not restricting it just to these religions. If you need some points or just feel like talking about it. Go for it! I'd love to hear about any type of religion that's willing to share. |
Hindu is the world oldest religion follwed by jews, well i am not hindu still have to accept the truth . well there are lot's of thread about the many religion's here i dont under stand why dont you join thereThe only way you're going to get enough information on religions to write a book is to attend services, talk to people and read extensively.
I'm a Druid. We have 8 major rites a year. These are held in sacred places, in gardens, anywhere in the open and in peoples homes. Some people join with others to celebrate, some hold them privately and some do both. Besides these 8 major festivals, there are others that people hold.
There is structure for formal rites.
This is a typical structure.
Opening:
Casting of the circle to provide sacred space.
The blessings of the Goddess are asked for.
The call for peace
prayers
Invocation to The God and The Goddess.
Opening of the Gateways
Central work:
The purpose of the rite is carried out.
Communion
Songs, poems, music
Closing:
Declaration of work done.
Oath of Peace
Awen intoned
Closing of gateways
Thanks to those who have joined us
Closing of the circle.
There is no set length to the rites.
We have no holy books.
I know of no movies that truly represents us.
Pagan religions are the oldest one in the world.
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Mormons
1. How are your services structured, how long? If you have services anyway...
We usually sing the biship will speak sing some more hear some good storys sacreament sing and then go to our diffrent classes
2. If you DON'T have services, what do you do to worship/pray/etc.?EXPLAINED ABOVE
3. What is your doctrine called (the liturature - for lack of a better term- that you might have. e.g. Bible)?
we have Doctrine and Covenants the Bible and the Book of Mormon
4. Are there any movies that you know of that represent your religion or culture well? A really good movie that represents mormons would have to be Saturdays Warriors
5. What are the titles of your 'clergy'?
there is the Bishiop and then there is the Priest hood we also have a President
6. Any definitions of words strictly used in your religion. no not really its pretty self explainitory |
I am also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and feel a need to elaborate.
1. We meet every Sunday and have a three-hour schedule. Typically, the first meeting held is called Sacrament. It is during this meeting that the local leader (Bishop) will address the congregation, announce any upcoming activities, events, and service opportunities. We sing an opening hymn, have an opening prayer given by a member of the congregation and then administer the Sacrament. The Sacrament is similar to communion and recalls Jesus' offering and is done in the similitude of the Last Supper. A blessing is made on bread, symbolizing Christ's body, and is passed to the congregation. Following the bread, water is then blessed in symbolism of Christ's blood and passed to the congregation. Following the administration of the Sacrament, various pre-assigned members of the congregation give "talks", or mini-sermons that typically last 5-10 minutes. They are normal members of the congregation and each member is typically given such an assignment once a year. Topics include anything from faith to revelation and include personal stories, scriptures, and testimony. The congregation concludes with a closing hymn and prayer and are dismissed to attend their various classes. The second hour, entitled Sunday School, is organized by age. Children, teenagers, young adults, and adults each have an assigned class and teacher where the basic principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ are taught. Concluding the second hour, members are once more divided by gender. Men meet in a body known as the Priesthood and women meet together in a group known as the Relief Society. Men are taught their duties as Priesthood holders, fathers, and how to better themselves, their families, and homes. Women are taught how to be better nurturers for their children and strengthen themselves as women. The rest of Sunday is regarded as sacred, as outlined in the Ten Commandments, and is typically spent with the family.
2. Explained above. But something singular to our church is a program known as Family Home Evening. Every Monday night, families are asked to put their social, sporting, and other activities aside that would keep them from being home, and spend that time as a family to bond and discuss family issues. Otherwise, daily family prayer and scripture study is recommended.
3. Members of the Church believe the Bible to be the word of God. The Church also uses The Book of Mormon, which is another testament of Jesus Christ. The Book of Mormon is a collection of scripture from Jews who traveled to the ancient Americas in 600 BC and their experiences and testimonies of Jesus Christ, proving that Christ is the Savior of the world, and not just those who lived in an isolated area in the middle east. The most noteworthy event in this book is when the resurrected Christ personally ministers to the ancient Americans after his manifestation in Jerusalem. Also included in the LDS canon is the Doctrine and Covenants (revelations received by early prophets of the church) and the Pearl of Great Price (collections of writings from Moses and Abraham) but is not limited to these books alone. Members believe in modern-day revelation, or an open canon, and that God continues to speak to men today and has called a prophet as in days of old.
4. One such movie is entitled "Legacy" which was published by the Church that portrays the early pioneers of the Church making their trek westward after seeing persecution in almost every city in which they settled. Another details the life and trials of the Prophet Joseph Smith, the prophet believed by members to have restored the original Church of Jesus Christ as it existed when Christ walked the Earth. This movie is shown in a theater at Temple Square in Salt Lake City. It was released only a few months ago. Admission is free and shown many times a day.
5. The presiding member of the Church is the Church President or Prophet. The current prophet is Gordon B. Hinckley. The Prophet and two other individuals, known as counselors, make up the First Presidency. Following the First Presidency is the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Following these most notable leaders of the church are multiple bodies known as the Quorums of the Seventies. The church continues to divide its organization to local levels. A local congregation of 100-500 people, known as a ward, is lead by a Bishop. A group of wards is known as a stake lead by a Stake President. The church is very well organized and modeled after the original organization of the primitive church of Christ.
6. There are plenty, but more than anything else noted about "Mormons" are the rumors and misconceptions about the church. Some more notable rumors inlcude polygamy and strict rules. To set the record straight, the church has not practiced polygamy since the late 1800's and is condoned by the church. No members of the church practice polygamy. Any so called "Mormon polygamists" are of fundamental sects that are not affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Faithful members do adhere to strict guidelines, such as strict observance of chastity (fidelity in marriage and keeping one's body clean) and health (abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, drugs, coffee, and tea) but are not seen as rules, simply guidelines to living a healthy, happy life.I belong to the Roman Catholic Church
1. How are your services structured, how long? If you have services anyway...
Typically lasting an hour, the service (called mass because we consume the mass of Christ) is divided into two parts. The first part is the Liturgy (spelling?) of the Word, and begins with prayer. The priest calls attention to sin and sorrow that we may bring to God at mass, to cleanse ourselves. There are readings from the letters of the apostles, the Bible, and the gospels. Songs are sang, and a homilee (similar to a sermon) is given.
The second part of the mass is the Eucharist. The wine and bread are both blessed and the entire congregation consumes the bread as the body of Christ and the wine as the blood of Christ.
3. What is your doctrine called (the liturature - for lack of a better term- that you might have. e.g. Bible)?
The Bible and Apocrypha
4. Are there any movies that you know of that represent your religion or culture well?
The Nativity Story, Passion of the Christ, among others...
5. What are the titles of your 'clergy'?
Pope - Head of the entire Catholic Church
Cardinals - "Popettes" or basically elevated Bishops
Bishops - Head of specific districts around the world.
Priest - Every other minister.
(That's in a nutshell).
Not so much on #6.
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Hello! I'm writing a book and I need some first hand information about a few religions. I want to know these things:
1. How are your services structured, how long? If you have services anyway...
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friday sermons. imams choose to talk how long
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2. If you DON'T have services, what do you do to worship/pray/etc.?
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We have Salat. It's a ritual involving movements and reciting from the Quran.
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3. What is your doctrine called (the liturature - for lack of a better term- that you might have. e.g. Bible)?
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The Quran is the main source of Law and doctrine. Hadith is a minor source of Law.
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4. Are there any movies that you know of that represent your religion or culture well?
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I don't watch many movies.
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5. What are the titles of your 'clergy'?
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Don't have them.
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6. Any definitions of words strictly used in your religion.
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Explain the question.
