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Sin
Sin is the absence of morality. The problem with this concept is as we see from the article above morality is controversial. There is no set of right and wrong that is mutual for all religion. The closest society gets to a set moral standard is laws and even those don’t carry from one country to a next. Leaving the concept of sin widely different depending on who you ask.
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To address this concept of sin some faith groups have taken to the idea that making themselves beautiful on the outside to help them take on the inner journey to a life free of sin. They claim that if they radiate happiness, confidence, and wholesomeness that others will be attracted to it and together they can all make the journey to inner happiness and a strengthened relationship with God. Criticizers counter argue that God finds sex appeal, personal altercations and drawing attention to yourself a sin making the whole program more harmful than helpful. Other denominations have found more formal ways to give away their sin such as visiting a confession box or spending a designated amount of time praying for forgiveness. Some groups take it so far as to say the blood of animals must be shed before sin is cleared off their names. Many denominations and religions focus heavily on the idea of forgiveness for their sins versus not committing sin at all. Most comply to the idea we are sinful creatures by nature so why try and combat that, instead live by the motto it is easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission. This is a change for we see that in olden days people were petrified of God and worried that if they sinned he would punish them by means of drought, famine, sickness, or warfare. Now we view God as forgiving, understanding, and a pal. Never a strict villianis character, which is who we now associate as the devil.
Morality shifts as our time changes and we are now seeing the same trend in sin. What is morally wrong is sin. Sin is being redefined as our standards move due to influence such as celebrities, technology, and time in general. Neither sin nor morality will ever be a concrete standard and will continue to fluctuate in each sub-faith.

Sin
Sin is the absence of morality. The problem with this concept is as we see from the article above morality is controversial. There is no set of right and wrong that is mutual for all religion. The closest society gets to a set moral standard is laws and even those don’t carry from one country to a next. Leaving the concept of sin widely different depending on who you ask.
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To address this concept of sin some faith groups have taken to the idea that making themselves beautiful on the outside to help them take on the inner journey to a life free of sin. They claim that if they radiate happiness, confidence, and wholesomeness that others will be attracted to it and together they can all make the journey to inner happiness and a strengthened relationship with God. Criticizers counter argue that God finds sex appeal, personal altercations and drawing attention to yourself a sin making the whole program more harmful than helpful. Other denominations have found more formal ways to give away their sin such as visiting a confession box or spending a designated amount of time praying for forgiveness. Some groups take it so far as to say the blood of animals must be shed before sin is cleared off their names. Many denominations and religions focus heavily on the idea of forgiveness for their sins versus not committing sin at all. Most comply to the idea we are sinful creatures by nature so why try and combat that, instead live by the motto it is easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission. This is a change for we see that in olden days people were petrified of God and worried that if they sinned he would punish them by means of drought, famine, sickness, or warfare. Now we view God as forgiving, understanding, and a pal. Never a strict villianis character, which is who we now associate as the devil.
Morality shifts as our time changes and we are now seeing the same trend in sin. What is morally wrong is sin. Sin is being redefined as our standards move due to influence such as celebrities, technology, and time in general. Neither sin nor morality will ever be a concrete standard and will continue to fluctuate in each sub-faith.

Many people now wonder if the gender role is clearly expressed in the Bible and why men predominantly ran the church for so long. Feminist influence on Conservative churches can be found in organizations like CBE and EEWC but is more dominantly found in real-life experience with evangelical women. Not all though are supportive of this feminist movement. Catholic’s stand firm in the belief that men are to be spiritual leaders. Pope John Paul the Second stated that “Only a baptized man (vir) receives sacred ordination. The Lord Jesus chose men (viri) to form the college of the twelve apostles, and the apostles did the same when they chose collaborators to succeed them in their ministry. The college of bishops, with whom the priests are united in the priesthood, makes the college of the twelve an ever-present and ever-active reality until Christ’s return. The Church recognizes herself to be bound by this choice made by the Lord Himself. For this reason the ordination of women is not possible.”
In conclusion we see that church as a whole is shifting. The morality of old concepts is being questioned as religion turns to fit America’s ever changing needs. No longer do people accept without questioning, and the fear of God installed into our great-great grandparents is now being replaced by the idea of a loving, accepting God who cares for including the LGBT community, women, and anyone else who seeks him out.
Works Cited
"A Quick Question about the Percentage of Female Pastors." Hartford Institute for Religion Research. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://hirr.hartsem.edu/research/quick_question3.html>.
Wolfe, Alan. The Transformation of American Religion: How We Actually Live Our Faith. New York: Free, 2003. Print.
"Women Priests — No Chance." Catholic Education Resource Center. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. http://catholiceducation.org/articles/apologetics/ap0001.html.
Sin
Sin is the absence of morality. The problem with this concept is as we see from the article above morality is controversial. There is no set of right and wrong that is mutual for all religion. The closest society gets to a set moral standard is laws and even those don’t carry from one country to a next. Leaving the concept of sin widely different depending on who you ask.
To address this concept of sin some faith groups have taken to the idea that making themselves beautiful on the outside to help them take on the inner journey to a life free of sin. They claim that if they radiate happiness, confidence, and wholesomeness that others will be attracted to it and together they can all make the journey to inner happiness and a strengthened relationship with God. Criticizers counter argue that God finds sex appeal, personal altercations and drawing attention to yourself a sin making the whole program more harmful than helpful. Other denominations have found more formal ways to give away their sin such as visiting a confession box or spending a designated amount of time praying for forgiveness. Some groups take it so far as to say the blood of animals must be shed before sin is cleared off their names. Many denominations and religions focus heavily on the idea of forgiveness for their sins versus not committing sin at all. Most comply to the idea we are sinful creatures by nature so why try and combat that, instead live by the motto it is easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission. This is a change for we see that in olden days people were petrified of God and worried that if they sinned he would punish them by means of drought, famine, sickness, or warfare. Now we view God as forgiving, understanding, and a pal. Never a strict villianis character, which is who we now associate as the devil.
Morality shifts as our time changes and we are now seeing the same trend in sin. What is morally wrong is sin. Sin is being redefined as our standards move due to influence such as celebrities, technology, and time in general. Neither sin nor morality will ever be a concrete standard and will continue to fluctuate in each sub-faith.
Works Cited
"A Quick Question about the Percentage of Female Pastors." Hartford Institute for Religion Research. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://hirr.hartsem.edu/research/quick_question3.html>.
Wolfe, Alan. The Transformation of American Religion: How We Actually Live Our Faith. New York: Free, 2003. Print.
"Women Priests — No Chance." Catholic Education Resource Center. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. http://catholiceducation.org/articles/apologetics/ap0001.html.

"A Quick Question about the Percentage of Female Pastors." Hartford Institute for Religion Research. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://hirr.hartsem.edu/research/quick_question3.html>.
Wolfe, Alan. The Transformation of American Religion: How We Actually Live Our Faith. New York: Free, 2003. Print.
Feb. 2012. <http://catholiceducation.org/articles/apologetics/ap0001.html>.http://catholiceducation.org/articles/apologetics/ap0001.html.
Sin
Sin is the absence of morality. The problem with this concept is as we see from the article above morality is controversial. There is no set of right and wrong that is mutual for all religion. The closest society gets to a set moral standard is laws and even those don’t carry from one country to a next. Leaving the concept of sin widely different depending on who you ask.
In a recent study at a Christian college two-thirds of the students presented with the opportunity to cheat would take it. Even more surprising is the fact that of those two-thirds of people over seventy percent of them admitted what they were doing was wrong but not a sin. Yes, it’s wrong to cheat but if everyone’s doing it it’s not that big a deal and I won’t do it next time. Is a common answer students would produce if asked about the cheating. The idea is something so trivial couldn’t possibly be a sin, especially if everyone is doing it, right? This is the question many ask when faced with the realization that just being a man makes you a sinner. Man’s very nature is sinful. At least that it what Christians believe. In order to be a true Christian you have to admit to God you are a sinful creature and ask for forgiveness to all these sins. A simple enough idea until the actual concept of sin comes in. What is sin? American Pentecostal have considered all of the following things at one point or another a sin: bands, baseball, boating, bowling, circuses, fireworks, football, loitering, parades, skating, valentines, and zoos. This list discludes many other thoughts, actions, and decisions but it does leave one to consider what is so sinful about skating. Other denominations take a more intangible approach considering things such as homosexuality, premarital sex, and abortion sins compared to the Pentecostal idea that telephones, ice cream socials, and automobile joy rides are transgressions. Each sub-faith has it’s own list or idea of things considered immoral or sinful.
To address this concept of sin some faith groups have taken to the idea that making themselves beautiful on the outside to help them take on the inner journey to a life free of sin. They claim that if they radiate happiness, confidence, and wholesomeness that others will be attracted to it and together they can all make the journey to inner happiness and a strengthened relationship with God. Criticizers counter argue that God finds sex appeal, personal altercations and drawing attention to yourself a sin making the whole program more harmful than helpful. Other denominations have found more formal ways to give away their sin such as visiting a confession box or spending a designated amount of time praying for forgiveness. Some groups take it so far as to say the blood of animals must be shed before sin is cleared off their names. Many denominations and religions focus heavily on the idea of forgiveness for their sins versus not committing sin at all. Most comply to the idea we are sinful creatures by nature so why try and combat that, instead live by the motto it is easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission. This is a change for we see that in olden days people were petrified of God and worried that if they sinned he would punish them by means of drought, famine, sickness, or warfare. Now we view God as forgiving, understanding, and a pal. Never a strict villianis character, which is who we now associate as the devil.
Morality shifts as our time changes and we are now seeing the same trend in sin. What is morally wrong is sin. Sin is being redefined as our standards move due to influence such as celebrities, technology, and time in general. Neither sin nor morality will ever be a concrete standard and will continue to fluctuate in each sub-faith.

Worship
Ways of worship for every religion are different and include different practices. Some ways of worshiping are prayer, music, or traditional rituals. Within religions the ways of worshiping are also different and at points controversial. Worshiping for someone can be a very personal experience and one may worship within a church, home, or publically. Like everything else in this great land of America, religious practices and ways of worship have changed over time and will continue to change into the future.

"10 Tips for Worship Leaders: How to Enhance On-Stage Presence."TheWorshipCommunity.Com - Worship Leader Resources, Articles, Forums. Web. 08 Feb. 2012. <http://www.theworshipcommunity.com/10-tips-for-worship-leaders-how-to-enhance-on-stage-presence/>.
Wolfe, Alan. The Transformation of American Religion: How We Actually Live Our Faith. New York: Free, 2003. Print.
Keathley , J. Hampton . "Christian Fellowship | Bible.org - Worlds Largest Bible Study Site." Free NET Bible and Thousands of Bible Studies | Bible.org - Worlds Largest Bible Study Site. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. http://bible.org/article/christian-fellowship.
Levin, Jeff, and Ph.D.. "Religious Fellowship | Institute for Spirituality & Wellness." Chicago Theological Seminary. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. http://www.ctschicago.edu/index.php/mnuacademicprograms/cts-centers/251-religious-fellowship.
Wolfe, Alan. The transformation of American religion: how we actually live our faith. New York: Free Press, 2003. Print.
Fellowship
If worship is described as how a person lives and practices their faith fellowship is how you fit in with other believers. Many religious people feel as though fellowship is one of the most rewarding things about religion. People of similar ideas, opinions, and faith tend to align themselves better than people who view things differently, which is why connecting to a church group is considered a huge payback of religion. As with all other parts of religion though we see fellowship is changing and evolving from ancient practices to a more modern concept.