While it has overwhelming prevalence in the Muslim world and in Israel due to the religious beliefs of most Muslims and Jews; however, some non-Muslim groups living within Muslim-majority countries, such as Armenians and Assyrians, do not practice it. What culture does not get Circumsized? Circumcision is rare for Christians […]
Coffee is still a no-go for Mormons even if you call it caffe or mochaccino. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published new guidance that seems to be aimed at younger Mormons as a reminder that coffee-based drinks are prohibited. Why dont they drink coffee in Utah? […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints LDS/Mormon strongly discourages tattoos. Words such as disfigurement, mutilation and defilement are all used to condemn this practice. Is getting a tattoo a sin in Mormonism? Persons who are tattooed are not, however, denied the ordinances and blessings of the temples” (Mormon […]
Jehovah’s witnesses do not celebrate national or religious holidays or birthdays. The only day they do memorialize is Jesus Christ’s death around the time of Easter and Passover. Why do Jehovah Witness do not celebrate Easter? Witnesses do not celebrate Christmas or Easter because they believe that these festivals are […]
Easter is Not Mentioned in the Bible The word “Easter” (or its equivalents) appear in the Bible only once in Acts 12:4. When taken into context, however, the use of the word “Easter” in this verse refers only to the Passover. Is Easter Sunday biblical? Easter Sunday is one of […]
The Book of Mormon establishes clearly that “Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God, manifesting himself to all nations” (Book of Mormon title page; 2 Nephi 26:12). At the heart of the doctrine restored through Joseph Smith is the doctrine of the Christ. What does Mormonism say about Jesus? Mormons […]
One 2016 study estimated that 37–39% of males across the world have a circumcision. The researchers estimated that 71.2% of males in the United States have a circumcision. According to the American Urological Association, the areas of the world with the highest rates of circumcision are: the Middle East. What […]
Circumcision is most prevalent in the religions of Judaism, Islam, Druze faith, and some Christian denominations such as the Coptic Orthodox Church, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, and the Eritrean Orthodox Church. What religions require males to be circumcised? Male circumcision is compulsory for Jews and is commonly practiced among Muslims. […]
The Pope’s Encyclical In the papal encyclical entitled Humanae Vitae (“Of Human Life”), Pope Paul VI ended the speculation over oral contraceptives and birth control once and for all. He reaffirmed the Church’s traditional teachings and classified the Pill as an artificial method of birth control. Does the pope believe […]
First of all, here are the size options you can find at Starbucks: tall (12 ounces), grande (16), venti (24), and trenta (31). Let’s briefly address tall. What are the Starbucks drinks sizes? Starbucks Coffee Sizes at a Glance Demi (3 ounces) Short (8 ounces) Tall (12 ounces) Grande (16 […]
It’s actually on the Starbucks menu as the Honey Citrus Mint Tea with the customizations already set. Here’s what’s in this cold-fighting concoction: Jade Citrus Mint Green Tea, Peach Tranquility Herbal Tea, hot water, steamed lemonade, and just a hint of honey. What does the Medicine Ball from Starbucks help […]
Latter-day Saints conduct Easter Sunday services but do not follow the religious observances of Ash Wednesday, Lent, or Holy Week. Latter-day Saint Easter services traditionally review New Testament and Book of Mormon accounts of Christ’s crucifixion, His Resurrection, and surrounding events. Do Mormons believe in the crucifixion and resurrection? Mormon […]
BYU is a hard school. The majors are competitive, the pre-requisite classes are hard and are usually very large. Two of the hardest classes I have taken was first: Math 113 which is second semester calculus. One take that class if you have a really good foundation of calculus. Is […]
Since 2019, Safewise reports Utah’s property crime rate has dropped 22%. Within the Mountain region, Safewise says the Beehive State has the second-lowest violent crime rate at 2.4, just behind Idaho and Wyoming, which are tied for the lowest rate at 2.2 incidents per 1,000 residents, each. Is Idaho safer […]
OVERALL RISK : MEDIUM There’s a medium overall risk in Ogden. The crime rates are mostly above the national crime level for 2020. There’s a lot to do but a look to be wary of during your visit to Ogden, Utah. Is Ogden Utah a safe place? With a crime […]