Ecumenism
the concept and principle that Christians who belong to different Christian denominations should work together to develop closer relationships among their churches and promote Christian unity -- wikipedia.
Religion
concept: God's punishment
"Instead of punishment, God disciplines His children as a loving Father corrects and trains His sons and daughters. This discipline is described as corrective and preventative, aimed at fostering spiritual growth, maturity, and holiness, rather than inflicting pain for wrongdoing" -- Brave AI.
concept: test of faith
Request: wondering at what level this paradigm is experienced as true, the idea that God tests us to see if we will believe in Him, even in bad circumstances. You see it a lot in Christian teachings as a way to explain the hardships and vicissitudes of life.
Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
"It reflects her thoughts, prayers and reported visions and conversations with Jesus on Divine Mercy" -- wikipedia.
surrendering one's life to Jesus Christ
Priority request: when I contemplate this, it brings peace.
Godliness and suffering, combined
The spiritual trap of thinking you're getting closer to God by suffering, such as by endless dark nights of the soul.
level: God is a person
Request: In religious such as Christianity, Judaism exists belief that God is a person. What is the level of consciousness of this belief?
church bells ringing
By request.
wearing religious jewelry
Such as crosses, stars of David, etc.
Pali Canon (tripitaka)
The standard collection of scriptures in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, as preserved in the Pāli language. It is the most complete extant early Buddhist canon — wikipedia.
praying to saints
LoC of this spiritual practice.
T/F: Jesus can take one to enlightenment
Request: It would be comforting to know...
Prayer life Stink? A short guide on how to talk with God, not to God
YouTube video embedded.
T/F: everyone needs Jesus
Request: Perhaps the solution to most people’s problem may just be Jesus or an enlightened teacher.
ahimsa
Request: principle of nonviolence, emphasizing respect for all living beings in thought, word, and action.