Do other Christian denominations celebrate Advent and use the wreath?
Absolutely. Anglican and Lutheran traditions have been celebrating Advent for centuries. Other Christian traditions have picked it up over the years, but the practice varies…
Are Mormons Christians?
While the members of the “Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints” consider themselves “Christians” very few Christians would recognize the Jesus that is…
What is an ecumenical council?
An ecumenical council is when the entire Church, through the bishops, gathers together to address one or more issues vital to the life of the…
What are the Catholic Organizations that engage Ecumenical Questions?
There are two Catholic organizations in the United States which work very closely with each other to further the ecumenical mandate of Christ as expressed…
How do arguments on moral issue effect Ecumenical Dialogue?
Question: It seems like Catholics and many mainline Protestant denominations are getting farther and farther apart on moral issues like abortion, the definition of marriage,…
Is Jesus’ Prayer “That All May Be One” impossible?
Question: If Jesus prayed that we should all “be one” then ecumenism must be possible, right? Otherwise wouldn’t Jesus be praying an impossible prayer? You…
Does Kwanzaa have any religious overtones?
Most experts are quick to point out that the Kwanzaa is absolutely NOT a religious or political holiday. In fact, it was created by Dr.…
What are the origins of the Advent wreath–isn’t it pagan?
The church has never shied away from appropriating signs, symbols and rituals from the culture in which it finds itself and “baptizing” them, so to…
Should Jews have a “Hanukkah bush” in their homes? Should Christians have a Menorah?
While “Hanukkah bushes”, so called, have found their way into some American Jewish household, the practice is still relatively rare. Most Jews that I know…
Why can married men be ordained as priests in the Eastern Catholic Churches?
From its inception, the apostolic Church spread east and west. In due time the churches in these areas took on the language, traditions and culture…
