338 upvotes
Aug 19, 2026, 1:47 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Several_Ad_5550
I view this as idolatry. Is this ok in Christianity?
“Is the idolatry of deceased people recommended in Christianity? Or is that simply not Christianity?”
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338 upvotes
Aug 19, 2026, 1:47 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Several_Ad_5550
“Is the idolatry of deceased people recommended in Christianity? Or is that simply not Christianity?”
317 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 7:42 PM UTC
167 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC
Posted by /u/HoneydewQuiet6651
(side note, I did already post something similar on a different subreddit but I thought it was relevant here too) Jesus came from ancient Judea - specifically Nazareth (modern day Palestine) which included people of many different skin colors. That area is a crossroads between E…
147 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 3:51 PM UTC
104 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 7:37 PM UTC
Posted by /u/thatlumberjacktor
94 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 4:25 PM UTC
Posted by /u/SatansFavoriteLilMan
92 upvotes
Aug 19, 2026, 4:06 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Used_Pangolin_3385
Christianity has been divided into many traditions and denominations throughout history. If we could somehow reach greater unity while preserving legitimate theological differences, do you think that would be beneficial? Or are some divisions necessary because the differences ar…
74 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 4:22 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Agitated-Sweet-4022
Let me clear some things up: I’m not talking about colonialism or political conquest. What I’m talking about is the religion itself and how it operates culturally. The reason I say Islam can function more like a colonizing religion is because of the way it spreads and interacts…
70 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 7:24 PM UTC
65 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 11:07 PM UTC
Posted by /u/PassProfessional3138
50 upvotes
Aug 19, 2026, 9:48 AM UTC
49 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 6:38 PM UTC
42 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 3:08 PM UTC
33 upvotes
Aug 19, 2026, 1:02 AM UTC
Posted by /u/ktb1824
This is a little outside of my comfort zone so please bare with me. I became homeless after a medical mistake almost cost me my life. I then I began to get back on my feet a little, and then Hurricane Helene destroyed where I was living and I lost everything. I just had major su…
33 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 10:45 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Crafty_Fee_7990
Today is the feast day of one of the saints I hold most dear. Saint Alberto Hurtado was a Chilean Jesuit priest. He lived from 1901 to 1952. He lived in a Chile filled with people in dire need, especially children, who were alone on the streets. Amidst this poverty, he didn't ac…
30 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
Posted by /u/F4bb0rz_
Guys for two years I've been trying to stop masturbating but I still can't. I've also had bad thoughts in my mind about bad things to do. I think I'll stop trying to quit, I will continue on my sinful path. Almighty God forgive me
29 upvotes
Aug 19, 2026, 11:50 AM UTC
Posted by /u/FinalMousse4944
Thought I’d show off the family Bible I just got in the covers on these 1890s are always amazing
24 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 1:32 PM UTC
Posted by /u/FinalMousse4944
My beautiful 1500s bible I’ve gotten my oldest complete Bible My oldest manuscript is from 1200 Feel free to ask questions in comments or pm me
19 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 2:50 PM UTC
Posted by /u/UltraAd776
In many of my interactions Christians will point out how they are persecuted and mistreated abroad. And yes it is wrong, but it really rings hollow. As I know many in my community ultimately lament that they are not the ones wielding the boot. I don't imagine many of the posters…
18 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC
Posted by /u/LawfulnessOrganic715
Hi friends. I attend a Vineyard church. I don't want to get into a theology debate, I'm not smart enough for most of that, but I have a question about how to approach an issue I have with my church. It has come to my attention that my church has a ministry that is, functionally,…
16 upvotes
Aug 19, 2026, 6:13 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Due_Plantain_1392
My dog got out the house and we cat find him. It has been I think almost six hours and I’m scared can you guys pray for my dog
15 upvotes
Aug 19, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC
Posted by /u/FinalMousse4944
Ethiopian Orthodox Coptic, handwritten in classical Ge’ez script on traditional parchment. These original manuscript pages are a striking example of early Ethiopian Christian bookmaking and religious art. These leaves were originally part of a larger sacred manuscript used for l…
13 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 11:22 PM UTC
Posted by /u/PassProfessional3138
13 upvotes
Aug 18, 2026, 7:13 PM UTC
Posted by /u/notawrestla
This is a dumb question, but if let's say someone were to commit s u i c i d e, what would it mean in the eyes of God? Like did he fail that person? Are they going to hell? I would not consider myself a Christian, just want to understand this question. Anyways, sorry to bother y…