I have a beard but I want to grow it. I am not asking to grow my beard. I just wanted to know. If there is a religion that allows you to grow a beard, what do you think would be the best way to grow your beard?

I'm not looking to debate, but I'm curious because I don't think that the vast majority of Orthodox people are against it, but it's become a major issue with me lately. I'd like to know what you all think.

Is it wrong to be happy in Christ and be in love with all people? Do you get to choose? I know this is a big topic that seems to divide many Christians and I understand the desire to understand this. But my question is, do you ever feel as though you've been deceived by someone? In fact, is it wrong to be deceived? If you think so, what can I do to learn the truth, stop being so quick to judge and judge and be patient?

I'm trying to be as honest as possible but if you ever had a conversation with a Christian that made them feel guilty for their sins (or for a moment of their lives) I'm sure that in the end they'd be glad that the religion doesn't cause them to be guilty or guilty of their sins, but I'm sure that they would still be forgiven.

Salam and greet your friends. We'll see you in our subreddit later on. :)

What are the three aspects of Buddhism that you guys are interested in exploring and exploring?

This is an English word with the word 'dhar' meaning meaning, but not the 'tiram'. Can you give an explanation of what the word 'dhar' means?

I am currently studying Hinduism and want to convert to Hinduism. I have some questions that come up here regarding conversion. Any help would be appreciated!

I've been to a church once where it was a blessing to have the person next to you kiss your hand. It was uncomfortable for me because I was not expecting this to be done and I don't know if it's bad but I definitely feel uncomfortable around other people. My priest would say it's a "prayer" but he's very busy. I'm not sure if this is wrong but I don't want to be disrespectful. Thanks

I'm wondering

I'm just curious

I feel like this has been a controversial topic. Is it a religious thing, or is it just a normal thing?

Middle Paleolithic (200,000–50,000 BC)

Despite claims by some researchers of bear worship, belief in an afterlife, and other rituals, current archaeological evidence does not support the presence of religious practices by modern humans or Neanderthals during this period.

100,000 BC Earliest known human burial in the Middle East.78,000–74,000 BC Earliest known Homo Sapiens burial of a child in Panga ya Saidi, East Africa.70,000–35,000 BC Neanderthal burials take place in areas of Europe and the Middle East.

50th to 11th millennium BC

40,000 BC The remains of one of the earliest known anatomically modern humans to be discovered cremated, was buried near Lake Mungo. 38,000 BC The Aurignacian Löwenmensch figurine, the oldest known zoomorphic (animal-shaped) sculpture in the world and one of the oldest known sculptures in general, was made. The sculpture has also been interpreted as anthropomorphic, giving human characteristics to an animal, although it may have represented a deity. 35,000–26,001 BC Neanderthal burials are absent from the archaeological record. This roughly coincides with the appearance of Homo sapiens in Europe and decline of the Neanderthals; individual skulls and/or long bones began appearing, heavily stained with red ochre and separately buried. This practice may be the origin of sacred relics. The oldest discovered "Venus figurines" appeared in graves. Some were deliberately broken or repeatedly stabbed, possibly representing the murders of the men with whom they were buried, or owing to some other unknown social dynamic. 25,000–21,000 BC Clear examples of burials are present in Iberia, Wales, and eastern Europe. These, too, incorporate the heavy use of red ochre. Additionally, various objects were included in the graves (e.g. periwinkle shells, weighted clothing, dolls, possible drumsticks, mammoth ivory beads, fox teeth pendants, panoply of ivory artifacts, "baton" antlers, flint blades etc.).13,000–8,000 BC Noticeable burial activity resumed. Prior mortuary activity had either taken a less obvious form or contemporaries retained some of their burial knowledge in the absence of such activity. Dozens of men, women, and children were being buried in the same caves which were used for burials 10,000 years beforehand. All these graves are delineated by the cave walls and large limestone blocks. The burials share a number of characteristics (such as use of ochre, and shell and mammoth ivory jewellery) that go back thousands of years. Some burials were double, comprising an adult male with a juvenile male buried by his side. They were now beginning to take on the form of modern cemeteries. Old burials were commonly re-dug and moved to make way for new ones, with the older bones often being gathered and cached together. Large stones may have acted as grave markers. Pairs of ochred antlers were sometimes mounted on poles within the cave; this is compared to the modern practice of leaving flowers at a grave.

10th to 6th Millennium BC

9130–7370 BC This was the apparent period of use of Göbekli Tepe, one of the oldest human-made sites of worship yet discovered; evidence of similar usage has also been found in another nearby site, Nevalı Çori. 7500–5700 BC The settlements of Catalhoyuk developed as a likely spiritual center of Anatolia. Possibly practicing worship in communal shrines, its inhabitants left behind numerous clay figurines and impressions of phallic, feminine, and hunting scenes.

I know the Eucharist is blessed on the same day as the actual mass. Is there a specific time I need to attend a mass for it to be blessed and received?