Branches of Christianity that practice infant baptism include Catholics, Eastern and Oriental Orthodox, and among Protestants, several denominations: Anglicans, Lutherans, Presbyterians, Congregationalists and other Reformed denominations, Methodists, Nazarenes, Moravians, and United Protestants. How do Methodists do baptism? Sprinkling, pouring and immersion have all been used for baptism in the history […]
The most common Bible translations that Methodists read are the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) and the Common English Bible (CEB). The NRSV is more scholarly, and the CEB is more accessible to average readers. The KJV and NIV are also popular. Leaders don’t require members to read a certain […]
Methodist churches recommend abstinence from the use of tobacco, reflecting their support of the temperance movement. Jehovah’s Witnesses have not permitted any active members to smoke since 1973. The Seventh-day Adventist Church also recommends that its members abstain from tobacco use. What religions are against smoking? Historically, tobacco use has […]
The United Methodist Church (UMC) is a worldwide mainline Protestant denomination based in the United States, and a major part of Methodism. In the 19th century, its main predecessor, the Methodist Episcopal Church, was a leader in evangelicalism. What separates Methodists from other denominations? Logic and Reason: The most fundamental […]
Methodists stand within the Protestant tradition of the worldwide Christian Church. Their core beliefs reflect orthodox Christianity. Methodist teaching is sometimes summed up in four particular ideas known as the four alls. Methodist churches vary in their style of worship during services. How is Methodist different from Catholic? Catholic is […]
United Methodists believe in actualizing their faith in community — actions speak louder than words. The three simple rules are: “Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God.” Some beliefs we share with other Christians are the Trinity (God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit) and Jesus’ birth, […]
With family reasons playing a large role in why people are moving to Kansas, education in the state could be a contributing factor. Kansas is home to several college towns that take great pride in their universities. Families might be looking for quality higher education institutions for their children down […]
Kansas City Demographics White: 60.90% Black or African American: 28.21% Other race: 4.00% Two or more races: 3.58% Is Kansas City a good place to live? Thinking about moving to Kansas City? Ranked in the top 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S., this fast-growing Midwest metro is an […]
A branch campus, UAMS Northwest is in Fayetteville. It is one of three medical schools in Arkansas, with NYITCOM in Jonesboro and Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Smith being the other two.UAMS College of Medicine. Type Public Website [1] Does the university of Arkansas have a medical school? […]
Missouri is home to five major league professional sports teams — two in the St. Louis metropolitan area, and three in the Kansas City metropolitan area. What professional team is in Missouri? The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently […]
This is the story of how Omaha landed an NBA team, made a go of it, and then lost the team. The Kansas City-Omaha Kings were a thing from 1972 to 1975. It was the old Cincinnati Royals franchise that changed its name from Royals to avoid confusion with the […]
The UIC Flames will be the MVC’s 12th member institution, entering the conference for the 2022-23 academic year alongside fellow newcomers Belmont University and Murray State University. What teams are joining the Missouri Valley Conference? The MVC’s recent announcement that Illinois-Chicago was joining the Valley follows the additions of Belmont […]
The University of Missouri announced Friday afternoon that it will sell beer and wine throughout the public areas within Memorial Stadium for the 2019 season. Missouri AD Jim Sterk released the following statement on the university’s website. Does Mizzou Arena sell alcohol? Not long after Lion’s Choice announced Monday afternoon […]
More than half of the Football Bowl Championship schools sell alcohol throughout their stadiums, including six other Pac-12 Conference schools — Arizona, Arizona State, California, Colorado, Oregon and Oregon State. Is alcohol served at football games? Currently, drinking alcohol is permitted in the concourses of grounds in the Football League […]
How Not To Be Awkward at Parties (Even If You Feel Stiff) Focus on things and people around you. Be curious about the person you talk to. Think about some topics in advance. Stay sober. Set up a plan beforehand. Make yourself look approachable. Be attentive in group conversations. Change […]