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Christianity
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BIBLE | JESUS | HOLIDAYS | OTHER BELIEFS | DENOMINATIONAL DIFFERENCES | WORSHIP | SOCIAL ISSUES | LIFE EVENTS | SABBATH
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PENTECOSTAL | CHRISTIAN SCIENCE | CATHOLIC | JEHOVAH'S WITNESS | MORMON | EASTERN ORTHODOX | QUAKER
- Bible
- What does the Bible say about pride?
- What did Jesus say in the Bible about premarital sex?
- Is the Rapture in the Bible?
- What does the 82nd Psalm mean?
- Where is the concept of purgatory found in the Bible?
- Where did the idea of the infallibility of the Bible come from?
- Why did it take the Israelites 40 years to get to the Promised Land?
- What were the disciples of Jesus like?
See also:- Jesus
- Did Jesus pay taxes?
- Did Jesus laugh?
- Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God?
See also:- Holidays
- Why do some Christians wear smudge marks on Ash Wednesday?
- Why do we have to give something up for Lent?
- Why do some Christians follow a liturgical calendar?
- Are Easter eggs pagan?
See also: Easter features
Christmas - What should I give for Christmas presents?
- Is it tacky to invite non-Christians to Christmas parties?
- If I'm not Christian, what should I do at a Christmas party?
See also: Christmas features
Lent & Easter- Other Beliefs
- What's wrong with Christians trying to convert Jews?
- What do Christians think of the Enneagram?
- Denominational Differences
- Why do Catholics believe in purgatory while Protestants do not?
- Are Protestantism and Catholicism equally Christian?
- Why do some think liberal Christians are wishy-washy believers?
- What's the difference between a Catholic crucifix and an Eastern Orthodox crucifix?
- What is the 'method' in Methodism?
- Do I need to be rebaptized if I join the United Methodist Church?
- Why do some Christians follow a liturgical calendar?
- Can I godfather a child from a different denomination?
See also: Ask Beliefnet members
- Worship & Belief
- Why do some churches charge for church seats?
- Why do some churches pass around collection plates?
- What is the Holy Spirit?
- Life Events
- Do I have to go up to the casket at a viewing?
- Can a Jew be a bridesmaid at a Christian wedding?
- Sabbath
- Have contemporary Christians abandoned the Sabbath?
- Which day is the Christian Sabbath?
See also: Sabbath Chic
- Social Issues
- Why do many fundamentalist Christians dislike psychology?
- Why does Bob Jones University have a policy on interracial dating?
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Catholicism
POPE | HIERARCHY | SAINTS | HOLIDAYS | INTERFAITH & ECUMENICAL ISSUES | WORSHIP & BELIEF
- Pope
- Why does the Pope wear a beanie?
- Can the Pope retire?
- Did the Third Secret of Fatima refer to the Pope?
See also:- Hierarchy
- What are the different headwear forms and functions?
- What should I say to the presiding bishop?
- How should I address Catholic religious leaders?
- Saints
- Why did people stop putting St. Christopher statues on the dashboards of their cars?
See also: Ask Beliefnet members
- Interfaith & Ecumenical Issues
- Why did it take the Catholic Church so long to apologize to Jews and other groups?
- Are Protestantism and Catholicism equally Christian?
- Are Episcopalians Protestant or Catholic?
See also: Intercommunion Etiquette
- Worship & Belief
- Do Catholics commit a sin when they skip Sunday mass?
- Do Catholics believe that the bread and wine actually turn into Christ's body and blood?
- Why do Catholics believe in purgatory?
- Why is incense used in some religious rituals?
- Do Catholics worry about spreading germs when they take communion?
- Why do Catholics have to go to church every week?
See also: Ask Beliefnet members
- Do Orthodox Christians worry about spreading germs when they kiss pictures of saints?
- What's the difference between religious icons and sports icons?
See also: Mormon
- Do Mormon girls have to be missionaries for two years like Mormon boys do?
- Why do Mormons place as much importance on their books as on the Bible?
- Do Mormons have dietary restrictions?
See also: Pentecostal- What practices do Pentecostalists follow?
See also: Christian Science Quaker
- What practices do Pentecostalists follow?
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Islam
MORAL ISSUES | PETS | LIFE EVENTS | PRAYER & WORSHIP | HOLIDAYS | FOOD
See also: Ask the Imam
- Moral Issues
- What is the Muslim stance on homosexuality?
- Are DKNY jeans with the Qur'an written on them offensive?
- What's wrong with invoking Allah in the classroom?
- What are the Muslim rules about organ donation?
- Life Events
- What are appropriate gifts for Muslim newborns?
- Does Islam allow cremation?
- What does Islam teach about intermarriage?
- Prayer & Worship
- How do Muslims who travel a lot pray at specified times?
- Why do Muslims tend to pray in groups?
- Can non-Muslims attend Friday prayer services at a mosque?
- Are pictures of Jesus offensive to Muslims while praying?
See also:- Food
- Do Muslims have dietary restrictions?
- What's the difference between kosher and halal?
See also: Ask Beliefnet members
- Holidays
- What should I give for Ramadan presents?
See also: Judaism
FOOD & DIET | SHABBAT | LIFE EVENTS | DRESS | WORSHIP & BELIEF | DENOMINATIONS | CUSTOMS & LAWS | HOLIDAYS
See also: Ask the Rabbi
- Food & Diet
- What does kosher mean?
- What are the Jewish dietary laws?
- What should I serve my Jewish co-workers?
- What's the difference between kosher and halal?
- Shabbat
- What are the rules for using electricity on the Sabbath?
See also: More on the Jewish Sabbath
- Dress
- Why do Jews wear head coverings?
- Why do Hasidic Jews dress like they do?
- Why do Jews cover their heads?
- Why do Jews wear prayer shawls?
- Life Events
- Why do some Jews name babies after the dead?
- What does sitting shiva mean?
- What should I send to a Jewish funeral?
- Do Jews always collect donations at funeral services?
- Why is the music always so loud at Bar Mitzvah celebrations?
- Can I bring a Bar Mitzvah gift to the synagogue?
- How can I suppress my maternal instincts at a Jewish circumcision?
- Is being the sandak at a bris the Jewish equivalent to being a godparent?
- Prayer & Worship
- Why do Jews pray on flights to Israel?
- Why do Jews wear prayer shawls?
See also: Ask Beliefnet members
- Denominations
- What is the status of Reform & Conservative Jews in Israel?
See also: Ask Beliefnet members
- Customs & Laws
- Why do Jews cover their heads?
- Why don't Jews refer to their Bible as the Old Testament?
- Why are Jews still waiting for a messiah?
- Why do Jews wear prayer shawls?
- Why don't some Jews touch members of the opposite sex?
- Can a Christian wear a Jewish prayer shawl?
- Holidays
- What should I give for the Jewish new year?
See also: What Are the High Holidays?
Hanukkah
- What is Hanukkah about?
- What should I give for Hanukkah presents?
- How should a Christian greet a Jew on Hanukkah?
See also: Hanukkah Features
Other - How do Jews greet each other on holidays?
- Do Jews Celebrate Valentine's Day?
- What is a sukkah?
- Can a non-Jew recite the Four Questions at a Passover seder?
Rosh Hashannah
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Hinduism
DRESS | BELIEFS & CUSTOMS | LIFE EVENTS | HOLIDAYS
- Beliefs & Customs
- Why do Hindus believe cows are sacred?
- Should I give a gift to a friend who is going on a pilgrimage to Hindu holy sites?
See also: Ask Beliefnet members
- Holidays
- What's Diwali, and should I bring presents?
See also: Buddhism
PRACTICE | LIFE EVENTS | HOLIDAYS
See also: Ask the Lama
- Practice
- Does bowing to a Buddha statue mean that I worship him?
- Why do meditators remove their shoes?
- Why do Buddhists rub statues of the Buddha?
- Life Events
- How should I offer condolences to Buddhist friends?
See also: A Buddhist View of Death
- Holidays
- What should I give for Rohatsu presents?
See also: What Is Rohatsu?
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Other
Pagan & Wiccan
- Do Wiccans fly on broomsticks and cast spells?
- What should I give for Yule presents?
See also: Ask Beliefnet members
- What's a Unitarian infant-welcoming ceremony called?
- Can a Presbyterian give a toast at a Unitarian wedding?
See also: Ask Beliefnet members
Atheism Moonies Voodoo Mien Baha'i African Religions
Interfaith
- What's wrong with Christians trying to convert Jews?
- What would happen if Billy Graham, Louis Farrakhan, and the Dalai Lama all had lunch?
- Does ordination have to mean substandard wages?
- What should I give for Christmas, Hanukkah, Rohatsu, Ramadan, Kwanzaa, and Yule?
- Is January 1 the beginning of the new year for non-Christians?
- Can I listen to the sacred songs of religions that are not my own?
- Can I pray to a Catholic saint on behalf of a Jewish person?
- How do I keep someone from trying to convert me?
- How do I avoid people giving me tracts?
- Can I godfather a child from a different denomination?
See also: Ask Beliefnet members
