#1 Do Baptists Believe in The Rapture? Yes, Baptists believe in the Rapture and adhere to the teachings of a pretribulation rapture. Just some of the religions that commonly understand the end times to include an apocalypse and return of Jesus in the future include: Fundamentalist Baptists Bible churches Pentecostals Evangelicals The Rapture is not …
Religious FAQs
#1 Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Ride Bikes? Jehovah’s Witnesses are a restorationist Christian denomination that is often compared to Mormons. The two Christian denominations have a fair bit in common but also highly-divisive differences that distinguish them from one another. Universally, Mormon missionaries are the denomination seen commonly riding bikes, not Jehovah’s Witnesses. To be …
#1 Do Evangelicals Celebrate Easter? Yes, Evangelicals celebrate Easter, but others choose to avoid holidays that feel ‘man-made,’ and are not supported by Scripture. The principal feasts or celebrations that are actively included in the Evangelical calendar include: Ascension Christmas Easter Good Friday Pentecost Many Evangelicals will participate in secular additions such as Easter egg …
#1 Do Catholics Pray to Mary? Yes, Catholics do revere Mary in a sacred way, and they do pray to her as the Virgin, mother of Jesus Christ. Separate from God, Mary is not at the level of Christ or God, but she still receives a considerable amount of respect and reverence in the Catholic …
#1 Why Scientology Has a Cruise Ship? The 5th Cruise Ship in the Scientology denomination, Freewinds.Described by Scientology.org as a religious retreat service on water, the first retreat on Freewinds commenced in 1988. The official website of The Church of Scientology describes their 5th and largest motor vessel: “The 440-foot motor vessel provided a distraction-free …
#1 Do Scientologists Believe in Medicine? As a blend of science and spirituality, Scientologists focus on the human body and spirit on earth, rather than believing in a life after death (in heaven or beyond). In regards to how this translates to medicine, Scientologists seek to keep their body strong and healthy, seeking medical attention …
#1 Why Do Presbyterians Sprinkle? With many Christian denominations allowing the convert to decide between: a full-immersion baptism (being dunked underwater) (Or) 2. a Sprinkling Baptism (dripped or poured on the person) – This decision is often left to that person’s preference or the safety of what they find most feasible depending on weakness or …
#1 Why Do Methodists Sprinkle? Although the word baptism comes from the Greek term baptizo, meaning “to immerse, to dip, to submerge, or to overwhelm,” Methodists believe in a sprinkling of the water during a baptism, as opposed to a full immersion. The leader of the Methodist revival movement, John Wesley,led what would later become …
#1 Do Methodists Partake in Lent? Yes, many Methodists do celebrate Lent, with the religion’s official website supporting the practice of sacrificing something during the season of lent as a way to recognize Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. Lent is observed by: Anglicans Eastern Orthodox Lutherans Methodists Roman Catholics Lent is not observed by: Baptists Evangelicals Latter-day …
#1 Are Methodists Christian? Yes, Methodism is a denomination within the larger classification of Protestant Christianity. With the Methodist beliefs ordained and developed by the religion’s founder, John Wesley, Methodism was intended to spread the word of God. With the fundamentals of the religion centered around Jesus Christ, God, and helping those in need. Often …