Religion

premarital sex vs. its prohibition

A multifaceted moral question that turns out to be highly situational.

breaking a vow

Doc warned against making vows. What is the quality by which one would break a vow? Hint: it's pride.

Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses

The body formulates doctrines, oversees the production of written material for publications and conventions, and administers the group's worldwide operations —Wikipedia

Pope's Francis position on war on Ukraine

With various positions taken, here is the current calibration.

Notre-Dame Basilica (Montreal)

The interior of the church is amongst the most dramatic in the world and regarded as a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture... Approximately 11 million people visit Notre-Dame Basilica every year, making it one of the most visited monuments in North America --wikipedia

Seicho-No-Ie (religous organization)

Our lives are meant to be harmonious, joyful, and fulfilling in all aspects. Through the power of the mind, we can greatly improve our environment and physical condition by replacing our negativism with positive thoughts and beliefs. --sniusa.org

burqa, niqab, hijab

The burqa is legally prohibited or restricted in 31 countries. --en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burqa

Mennonites

Congregations worldwide embody the full scope of Mennonite practice, from "plain people" to those who are indistinguishable in dress and appearance from the general population. Mennonites can be found in communities in 87 countries on six continents --wikipedia

Matt. 6:34: "Take no thought for the morrow"

"Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." --KJV

Good Friday

Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. --wikipedia

T/F: Enoch lived for 365 years

The text of the Book of Genesis says Enoch lived 365 years before he was taken by God. --wikipedia

moral absolutism

ethical view that all actions are intrinsically right or wrong. Stealing, for instance, might be considered to be always immoral, even if done for the well-being of others --wikipedia

creation and destruction of sand mandalas (Tibetan Buddhist tradition)

to symbolize the Buddhist doctrinal belief in the transitory nature of material life. --wikipedia

Book of Silent Prayer

A small book of classic prayers, prose, and poetry from Unity.

halo in Christianity

a representation of spiritual character through the symbolism of light --britannica.com