What has COVID-19 taught us? | Faith Forum
Rajan Zed
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Many will list the lessons learned from COVID-19 as the need to embrace spirituality; that faith can be expressed in nontraditional ways; that faith provides comfort, hope, reassurance, a sense of security and solace during crisis; that we should find meaning in religion; that we should engage in flexibility and adaptability in delivery of religious services. For some it was a lesson in humility and a call to practice prayer. Others found that religion can bring positive change; that religion is a balm for the soul. Some found the need to serve the vulnerable, express solidarity with others and stay connected by creative means. Many found that spirituality is powerful.
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What is the biggest reason for excommunication from your religion? | Faith Forum
Rajan Zed
Many faiths have some form of excommunication of a member from a religion, denomination or congregation possibly also known as censure, discipline, disfellowship, exclusion, expulsion, imposing restrictions, putting out of communion, shunning or suspension.
Reasons may include adultery, apostacy, bestiality, boasting about supernatural powers, breaching the moral code, criticizing leaders of the organization, disagreeing with teachings, divorce, heresy, inciting sedition, involvement in polygamy, lying about spiritual gains, marriage outside the faith, murder, questioning theology, remarriage, repetition of sin, schism, sexual misconduct, sowing of dissension, teaching “false” doctrine, theft, undergoing or performing abortion, violation of covenants, etc.