Joseph M. Jordan 
Christianity is the largest and fastest growing religion in the world. With over 2 billion members, it is natural that not all Christians follow the same traditions and doctrines, thus the existence of denominations. Christian denominations differ in beliefs such as salvation, the trinity, life after death and even the infallibility of the bible. While … Read more
Christianity has been the most popular religious group in the United States for the past few decades. While the overall number of Christians has significantly dropped in the past decade by nearly 10%, the region still has more than 50 percent of its population identifying as Christians. Here is a table showing the estimated population … Read more
Being the most influential and widespread religion, Christianity has shaped the political, social and cultural opinions of Africans. Over the past decades, the population of Christians in African has increased owing to factors such as fertility, age structure, migration and religious switching. According to projections from a leading American research organization, the population of Christians … Read more
As a devout Christian, I have always respected the dress code of various Christian denominations. I was particularly intrigued by the nuns’ attire because it is usually shrouded in unique religious connotations. At theology school, I got an opportunity to interact with several nuns during our bi-monthly interdenominational faith conferences. I made amazing acquaintances and … Read more
As a theologian, I am always excited to learn about different Christian religions and how they operate as a whole. Years ago, back in theology school, we were sent on a mission that involved different Christian denominations. While there, I interacted with nuns from the Catholic church and learned more about their training process and … Read more
Although I’m a Christian, I find it difficult to focus on spiritual matters for too long. This is why I am captivated by women who willingly choose to become nuns. My fascination with the lifestyles of nuns inspired me to visit nine convents, where the mother’s superiors were kind enough to answer my questions. I … Read more
I have networked with many people who are still trying to understand the different terms used in doctrine as a theologian. For this reason, I have studied and extensively researched different doctrines to get the correct information. Last year, I took a special interest in the Catholic clergy. During my research, I booked appointments with … Read more
Since my days in theology school, I have always wanted to learn how nuns operate their lives. I discovered that most of them take vows which govern their way of living. I visited a Catholic church and had one-on-one discussions with several nuns to learn more about these vows. I was mostly interested in the … Read more
At theology school, understanding all doctrines and various denominations was necessary, and I found myself drawn to different Catholic doctrines, orders, and rules. I was particularly drawn to the Catholic nuns, specifically their ways of life and the colored habits they wore. While researching, I visited several convents, read several books, and interviewed several active … Read more
At theology school, I was pretty fascinated by the Catholic Doctrines and Groups, specifically the Orders that exist for the Catholic Church’s Nuns. During my research, I visited several monasteries and convents, interviewed retired nuns, and even spent some time in some of the convents that allow visitors. With my theology students raising questions about … Read more