Should we seek divine forgiveness for our shortcomings? | Faith Forum
Rajan Zed
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Should we seek divine forgiveness for our shortcomings? Some are of the view that perceived divine forgiveness helps us in distress, depression and other related issues, thus contributing to our well-being. The feeling of being forgiven by Almighty can be healing. Academic researchers should explore divine forgiveness more.
Self-forgiveness is another subject and can be uncomfortable for many. Forgive yourself and move forward it will help restore your freedom, we are told.
It is often emphasized: Repentance helps when seeking forgiveness. In the end, forgiveness should lead to love.
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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.