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ALL OBJECTIONS TO JESUS BEING JEHOVAH FAIL "Jesus is a' god, notthe' God" The Watchtower Society's New World Translation renders Jn 1:1 as "... and the Word was a god." But the original Greek is, kai theos en ho logos ("and God was the Word"). That is, the pre-incarnate Son (Jn 1:14) shared the ...

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I wonder how mainstream orthodox Trinitarian Christians would think of Christian proselytism from Christian minority groups.

Jehovah's Witnesses would probably think they are doing what they are supposed to be doing: preaching God's word to everyone. Meanwhile, orthodox Trinitarian Christians would just see a big rant of heresies.

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svidgen

2:34 AM

Where's all the Catholics when I need 'em!?

Q: What should a Roman Catholic call their "home prayer station?"

Some Catholics set up "prayer stations" in their homes, placing crucifixes, candles, and sometimes a few small saint statues for their particular devotions. In doing so, they create a special place for the family to offer their prayer. But, they often call these stations a family altar, or home a...

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@svidgen You don't need to be Catholic to answer a question on Roman Catholicism. :)

@svidgen That said, I think I can help do the research. :D

@svidgen I don't like the question. It sounds too opinion-based or inappropriate for this SE.

svidgen

3:45 AM

@Anonymous I've updated the question slightly -- the point of the question is not to be opinion based. It's an lay opinion, in my understanding, that these spaces can be labeled as altars or shrines. In my understanding, that's clearly a contradiction of the RCC's definition and rules for each.

... unless there's a complimentary RCC doctrine or publication that makes allowances for the usage of the term in a non-sacramental manner.

So, the question is compound: Firstly, is my understanding of the doctrine correct? Does RC canon law exclude the "altar" from the list of terms a Catholic can "correctly" use to label their home prayer space?

Secondly, if canon law does exclude the term(s), is there a doctrinally-accepted Catholic term for a "prayer space" like this?

... if the question doesn't make my meaning clear, please help by editing it! (Or suggesting a specific edit, if you prefer.)

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Anonymous

12:28 PM

@svidgen It is possible that some people may call the thing a "family altar", because it belongs to the family, and because it has objects placed in a similar fashion as pagan/Taoist/Buddhist family altar. It is possible that some people may use "shrine", because it is a special place within the home dedicated to God, Blessed Virgin Mary, or a saint. Again, they may be using the common definitions rather than strictly the official definitions.

However, you do raise a good point: whether or not there is any official proclamation that specifies the correct terminologies of these things.

@svidgen You may want to think how might a non-English-speaking Catholic would describe such a thing. ;)

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9:00 PM

Has anyone heard of Andrew Wommack and can they give me their opinion on him/his healing ministry? I came across his videos but they are so wordy... I want to get to the heart of what he does differently that - apparently - allows God to heal many people through him.