Housing options for graduate and professional students include the Podiatric Student Residence Complex at Eighth and Cherry Streets on the campus of the School of Podiatric Medicine. Besides the easy application process, there are many other benefits to on-campus Graduate Housing. Can graduate students live on campus? Living on campus […]
Manusmriti (Chapter 5 / Verse 30) says, “It is not sinful to eat the meat of eatable animals, for Brahma has created both the eaters and the eatables.” Where the concern of eating beef really belongs is its effect on the human spirit and whether or not eating beef is […]
Buddhist monastery is the place of worship for Buddhists, the followers of Buddhism. They include the structures called vihara, chaitya, stupa, wat and pagoda in different regions and languages. Temples in Buddhism represent the pure land or pure environment of a Buddha. Do Buddhist use temples? Buddhists can worship both […]
Hinduism. Hinduism does not have a central authority which is followed by all Hindus, though religious texts forbid the use or consumption of alcohol. What religion Cannot drink alcohol? Unlike Judaism and Christianity, Islam strictly forbids alcohol consumption. While Muslims consider the Hebrew Bible and Gospels of Jesus to be […]
Brahman. Hindus worship many gods and goddesses in addition to Brahman, who is believed to be the supreme God force present in all things. Some of the most prominent deities include: Brahma: the god responsible for the creation of the world and all living things. Vishnu: the god that preserves […]
Catholics believe that the Catholic Church is the original and first Christian Church. Protestants follow the teachings of Jesus Christ as transmitted through the Old & New Testament. Protestants believe that the Catholic Church stemmed from the original Christian Church, but became corrupt. What are the main differences between Catholic […]
They believe that Jehovah is the only true God, the creator of all things, and the “Universal Sovereign”. They believe that all worship should be directed toward him, and that he is not part of a Trinity; consequently, the group places more emphasis on God than on Christ. Who is […]
“Islam teaches to respect others’ values and culture. As Muslims, we don’t celebrate Christmas but as a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, we help people attend church services, take part in food drives and try to help and play a part in the joy of those individuals who are […]
Christians believe that Jesus was the incarnated Son of God, divine, and sinless. Islam teaches that Jesus was one of the most important prophets of God, but not the Son of God, not divine, and not part of the Trinity. Rather, Muslims believe the creation of Jesus was similar to […]
The name temple signifies the house of the Lord. The temple is the sacred place where Jehovah reveals Himself to His people and where prescribed ordinances of the priesthood are solemnized. What is temple according to the Bible? The temple is the house of the Lord. Some gospel ordinances and […]
[First], Jews would go up and worship at the Temple. But also, thanks to the text of the Bible, Jews hear about how the Temple works by hearing the Torah read usually on a weekly basis on the Sabbath. And in that sense, the Temple is an interior and religious […]
21:12.) As he taught, Jesus made figurative use of the Temple to foreshadow his death and resurrection: “Destroy this temple,” he said, “and in three days I will raise it up. “Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up […]
mosque. The English word “mosque” denotes a Muslim house of worship. The word evolved from the Arabic term masjid, which means “place of prostration.” During prayer, Muslims briefly kneel and touch their foreheads to the ground as a sign of submission (literally, Islam) to the will of God. Where do […]
Catholic Church Saint Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City Classification Catholic Scripture Bible Theology Catholic theology How do Catholics worship? The Catholic Mass is often the form of worship most closely associated with the faith. Each Sunday — deemed God’s day — parishioners attend church to hear sermons delivered by priests and […]
The temple was a sacred place to the ancient Israelites. There, Israel’s priestly representatives entered into God’s presence on behalf of the people to offer sacrifices and be in the presence of Yahweh. The temple attracted Israelite pilgrims for centuries and was a cornerstone of their covenant relationship with God. […]