Sentences with phrase «as leaders of the church»

The colors of the various robes each have a symbolic meaning, e.g red for the cardinals, signifies that as a leader of the Church they are willing to die for the faith.

I'm not really sure where this guy falls, but I'm not sure he would be too quickly welcomed back as a leader of any church after this stint, after taking accepting money from athiests.

One can recognize that there was a schism, and decide that though there was to be no one ruler of the church, that due to a number of circumstances, the Bishop of Rome, that was supposed to be «first amongst equals» as an honour, and was recognized as a mediator between churches, then became self - delclared as the leader of the church.

Although thrilled that the priesthood is no longer denied to black men, LDS liberals tend to feel uncomfortable as the leaders of the church articulate generally conservative positions.

It was only when he emerged as a leader of the Church at Antioch that he began to exert an important influence upon the Church as a whole.

Since pastors are free to make political endorsements as individual citizens, just not in their official capacities as leaders of the church, supporters of the Johnson Amendment contend that rather than restricting political speech, the rules protect nonprofits from lobbying interests.

They both died, however, as leaders of the church — why?

In the 30 minute speech, Ortega explained the pope's role as leader of the church and said Benedict had discussed his desire to visit Cuba since his rise to the papacy in 2005.

You had the authority as the leader of a church to be in a special position to bring the lost into the Kingdom of Heaven through Jesus Christ.

It began to flourish, when in 1559 Theodore Beza, who was to become Calvin's successor as the leader of the church of Geneva, assumed its rectorship.

Not exact matches

In March of 2014, the leaders of all the autocephalous (independent) Orthodox Churches met in Istanbul, the sacred see of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, which historically (since at least the fifth century) coordinates such assemblies, facilitating unity while serving as a center of appeal among these cChurches met in Istanbul, the sacred see of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, which historically (since at least the fifth century) coordinates such assemblies, facilitating unity while serving as a center of appeal among these churcheschurches.

In my experience as a worship leader, there are two kinds of silence in church.

Notwithstanding that I consider that there are some such flaws in the approach adopted by the Judge, I consider it is important that the church does acknowledge, as I do, that we were, and I include myself, at that time only at the beginning of learning how to deal with disclosures of abuse, and leaders such as myself did lack experience and training.

Therefore, the poor mental health (highly - prevalent depression) does not stem from a lack of exercise, smoking or drinking as required by the LDS Church Word of Wisdom dictates.The church leaders do stress to get married early and to have lots of chiChurch Word of Wisdom dictates.The church leaders do stress to get married early and to have lots of chichurch leaders do stress to get married early and to have lots of children.

Theological commentators and historical analysts should bear in mind that the process in the Orthodox Church may undoubtedly not appear as orderly or organized as that in some Western churches precisely because it involves a consensus among all churches, rather than the imposition of one church or lChurch may undoubtedly not appear as orderly or organized as that in some Western churches precisely because it involves a consensus among all churches, rather than the imposition of one church or lchurch or leader.

Smith was a huge supporter of slavery as were later leaders of the church.

In an act that Harrsion described as «spiritual genocide», the group claimed that early church leaders took hold of temple grounds and turned them into churches during the Christiansation of England starting as early as the 7th century.

Especially those who advocate the prosperity of the church leaders as a substitute for the prosperity of the members of the congregation.

CNN: Rev. Moon, religious and political leader, dies in South Korea at 92 The Rev. Sun Myung Moon — founder of the Unification Church, which gained fame worldwide decades ago for its mass weddings, as well as the Washington Times — died early Monday in South Korea, the churchChurch, which gained fame worldwide decades ago for its mass weddings, as well as the Washington Times — died early Monday in South Korea, the churchchurch said.

The ordained leaders of the Church, and the laity who are Christ's principal witnesses in the public square, do not enter public life proclaiming, «The Church teaches...» When the question at issue is an immoral practice, they enter the debate saying, «This is wicked; it can not be sanctioned by the law and here is why, as any reasonable person will grasp.»

The blood of Christian martyrs such as Perpetua became «the seed of the church,» said third - century church leader Tertullian.

Just to prove a point, it'd be cool for some atheist to start a church or join one and become the leader and build up its membership and then break the news of the experiment as kindly as possible.

This reminds me of the way the church deals with critical issues today such as women's rights, racism, sexual abuse, sexuality and gender, same - sex marriage, corruption among its leaders, and so on.

Bishop Michael said his appointment as the first African - American leader of Episcopalians was «a sign of our church growing more deeply in the spirit of God and in the movement of God's spirit in our world.

Noting that two generations of Catholic leaders, including popes, have regarded human rights as important for the building of humane societies and have employed rights discourse themselves as a «bridge language» supporting the protection of human dignity, Reno declares that it is time for the Catholic Church «to rethink its enthusiasm for human rights.»

Emma Smith and her son stayed in Missouri, stating that Brigham wasn't supposed to be the next leader of the church, and reformed the church as the Reorganized Church of Jesus of Christ of Latter Day Saints, now known at the Community of Cchurch, and reformed the church as the Reorganized Church of Jesus of Christ of Latter Day Saints, now known at the Community of Cchurch as the Reorganized Church of Jesus of Christ of Latter Day Saints, now known at the Community of CChurch of Jesus of Christ of Latter Day Saints, now known at the Community of Christ.

That he'd married a divorced woman made him unworthy of acting as a leader in the church.

None of this is lost on Church leaders, and they know the areas were their not held to same scrutiny as the secular world, and adopt bullying as a legitimate Church practice.

I am saying this as a father of two boys, ages -18 and 20, and a youth leader in the Catholic Church.

Advocates of a mass amnesty for 11 million illegal aliens, under the banner of «comprehensive immigration reform,» seldom fail to mention «church leaders» and «faith groups» as part of their «coalition.»

Dalahäst If you dug through all of Church history you might find a few leaders like St. Patrick who openly opposed slavery, but the vast majority regarded it as consistent with Christian theology up until the general abolitionist movement.

I see no reason why church leaders should cease promoting Christian understandings of human rights in public settings as a way of promoting justice, morality, and the common good.

And especially after the Noachian Flood, did false religion take a leap, with false religious doctrines and practices such as the trinity, immortality of the soul, that God torments people in a «hellfire», the establishment of a clergy class, the teaching of «personal salvation» as more important than the sanctification of God's name of Jehovah (Matt 6:9), the sitting in a church while a religious leader preaches a sermon, but the «flock» is not required to do anything more, except put money when the basket is passed.

The leaders of the Mexican Catholic Church are traitors to this country and as far as I am concerned until the so - called church, which is really a foreign enemy, stops providing sanctuary to lawbreakers, be they pedophile priests or illegal immigrants, you can not call yourself Catholic and be considered a loyal AmeChurch are traitors to this country and as far as I am concerned until the so - called church, which is really a foreign enemy, stops providing sanctuary to lawbreakers, be they pedophile priests or illegal immigrants, you can not call yourself Catholic and be considered a loyal Amechurch, which is really a foreign enemy, stops providing sanctuary to lawbreakers, be they pedophile priests or illegal immigrants, you can not call yourself Catholic and be considered a loyal American.

But these films do well to portray the inner battle of church leaders as they find themselves wrestling with their own beliefs.

commercial acumen of their compatriots in business, church leaders employed special advertising for Mother's Day services in hopes of packing the house as at Christmas and Easter.

That Church with an unbroken line of leaders affectionately called «Pope» meaning «father» (Just as the Apostle says that he has become a «father» to many Christians.)

Then instead of attacking all Catholics in all of the ranting, attack the men who have committed these crimes, the boy scout leaders, teachers, coaches, next door neighbors as well as the priests, pastors and deacons of whatever church they are part of.

Church leaders should ensure that the Gospel is preached, that people are shown love, and that the Bible is held as the final court of arbitration, and that missional work is done by the churchChurch leaders should ensure that the Gospel is preached, that people are shown love, and that the Bible is held as the final court of arbitration, and that missional work is done by the churchchurch body.

The Catholic church signed the Reichkonkordat (Reich Concordat) with Hitler on July 20, 1933, with Cardinal Pacelli (who later became Pope Pius XII in 1939) and Franz von Papen (became vice-chancellor of Germany after marshalling Catholic Action and leaders of industry to oppose communism) signing the concordat as their agents.

It is in one sense natural that church leaders such as Kirill would wish to promote a Russian World that transcends the political boundaries of present - day Russia.

Some Iraqi church leaders and politicians such as Prime Minister Nuri al - Maliki have been discouraging Iraqi Christians, one of the oldest Christian civilizations in the world, from leaving.

It portrays the disciples — surely the leaders of the church in Mark's day — as bungling fools.

In a 2014 open letter to members of Sovereign Grace churches, Prater said «we deny — in the strongest terms possible — that any Sovereign Grace leaders conspired to cover up abuse as alleged in this lawsuit.

What «Effective Christian Education» shows most effectively, however, is the fraudulence of what is presented as the «scientific» study of religion — and the credulity of church leaders who can not distinguish between Christian faith and liberal sentimentalities.

Getting lots of people to go to church (or to attend a convocation / political rally) isn't the same as making disciples of Jesus Christ, and Christian leaders would do well to remember the difference.

The Orthodox church's late leader, Patriarch Abune Paulos, was hailed by Lee and many Ethiopians as a champion of ecumenism, serving as a president of the World Council of Churches until his death in 2012.

As archbishop of Buenos Aires, Bergoglio was one of the leaders of the Catholic Church's public charge against legalizing same - sex marriage in Argentina.

«I beg your forgiveness, too, for the sins of omission on the part of Church leaders who did not respond adequately to reports of abuse made by family members, as well as by abuse victims themselves,» Francis said in the homily, according to a text of the statement provided by the Vatican.

I came out of an abusive church situation, and very close after the realization that I'd been spiritually abused came the realization that as a leader in that system, I too had been a spiritual abuser, repeating the pattern that had been taught to me.