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Why should you pay tithes?

The Old Testament book Malachi 3:8 says, "Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, 'How have we robbed you?' In your tithes and contributions". Christians interpret this verse to mean that they are biblically mandated to pay their tithes and face being labeled as thieves in the eyes of God if they do not. Christians also believe Malachi 3:10 means they should pay their tithes so that God can release his blessings unto them.

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How do you quit bad habits?

Notice when you engage in the habitThe only way to break a bad habit is to become aware of when and why you engage in the habit. Make it a point to catch yourself in the act, then think about what is occurring when the habit is triggered. Awareness can help you stop. Keep a bad-habit logOnce you’ve become conscious of the habit, and what situations trigger it, start writing down every time you notice yourself enacting the habit. Do this for at least a week. Write down the time, place, what is occurring and how you feel every time the habit is triggered. Write down how you believe you benefit..

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What is the traditional dress of Puerto Rico like?

Jibaro culture is the dominant culture in Puerto Rico and is a blend of native traditions with the conquering Spanish ones. Dress in the Jibaro style prominently borrows from Spanish style with flowing, colorful skirts for women and a basic shirt and pants for men. Men also wear straw hats, and women sometimes wear either flower bonnets or colorful kerchiefs in their hair.\nBomba culture is primarily African, and where Jibaro is colorful, Bomba is mostly white. The Bomba style is related to the traditional clothing of African slaves on the island. The white dresses for women are sometimes acce..

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What are some different kinds of angels?

Seraphim are the highest order of angels and they belong to the First Sphere, which also includes Cherubim and Thrones. Together, these angels act as heavenly counselors. The angels in the Second Sphere are the heavenly governors and include Dominions, Virtues and Powers. Finally, the angels in the Third Sphere are the heavenly soldiers and messengers and they include the Principalities, Archangels and angels who take care of the affairs of the living.

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What is some information about the African Bamileke tribe?

The Bamileke's villages follow a well-organized and structured pattern. As of 2105, the population consists of about 8 million people who dwell in 123 Bamileke villages in Northwest Cameroon and less than 10 villages in the Southwest. The Bamileke tribe is governed by a village chief. The chief, in turn, is advised by a council of elders.\nIn agricultural affairs, women are responsible for planting and harvesting due to the belief that women make the soil more fruitful for the major crops: yams, peanuts and maize. Men are primarily tasked with clearing the land and hunting. The group subs..

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What are some facts about born again Christians?

In the New Testament book John 3:1 says, "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." In this verse, Jesus Christ explained to Nicodemus that being born again doesn't refer to being born out of a woman's womb, but being born of water and spirit. In the Christian religion, being born of the spirit refers to a rebirth of an human being's soul through the Holy Spirit. Therefore, without being born again, a Christian cannot join God in heaven.\nBaptism is the process of immersion in water utilized w..

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Why did people move to the suburbs in the 1950s?

Many men were granted mortgages through the G.I. Bill after returning home from World War II. This meant that they had more money to spend on buying homes and could more easily afford homes in comparison to city apartments. Many of these men had girlfriends and wives who wanted to live with them after they returned from the war. The suburbs were the place where many of these couples settled down.In comparison to the rising crime rates and dirty atmosphere of the city, the suburbs were a safe and comfortable place to raise a family. The men went to work, while the women stayed home taking care ..

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What are some French-Canadian traditions?

Quebeçois is a dialect heard nowhere other than Quebec. It consists of an older dialect of French sprinkled with English expressions. French Canadians have a strong oral tradition of passing their folklore down through the generations. They tell old stories about characters such as Little John and Dalbec.\nMost French Canadians belong to the Roman Catholic Church, though membership has declined in recent years. On July 24, St. Jean Baptiste Day, French Canadians honor their patron saint with parties, bonfires and fireworks. Dollard Day in May pays tribute to a 17th-century French war hero.\nF..

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Who wrote the church covenant?

Brown wrote the Baptist Church Covenant as a milder version of the Calvinistic beliefs of the time. It was adopted by many Baptist congregations in the northern and western United States as a clear, concise statement and confession of faith.\nBrown, born in Connecticut in 1803, was ordained in 1824, one year after graduating at the head of his class at Madison College. He served as minister throughout New England before moving to a ministry in Lexington, Virginia, in 1845.

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How old is the Muslim religion?

Islam, which means "submission to the will of God," is the religion that is followed by Muslims, which means "one who submits to the will of God." According to Islamic belief, this religious belief system dates back to 610 C.E., when the angel Gabriel visited the prophet Mohammed, informing him that he was a prophet of God and revealing the first parts of the Quran, Islam's holy book. Mohammed and his followers lived through years of persecution before moving in 622 C.E., an event that allowed the fledgling religion to find its first place of acceptance.\n\nMohammed was 40 years old when ..

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