I remember learning about Protestant Churches that had nuns in theology school. This sparked my curiosity, and I visited the churches in my area to learn more. I was pleasantly surprised to find a thriving Anglican Convent near our college, where I spoke to one of the nuns who worked in the child protection office. … Read more
I remember seeing a nun in a pink habit. At the time, I was a theology student, and this piqued my interest, given my previous assumption that all nuns wore black. I spent part of that week researching the different colors nuns wore. I even visited the local Church and spoke to one of the … Read more
As a devoted Christian and theologian, I have always wanted to learn more about various Christian doctrines. I took an interest in the fascinating lifestyle of nuns, and my curiosity led me to visit a convent. I was so lucky that they let me shadow them for three days and got to see, first-hand, their … Read more
As a devout Christian and theologian, I have always been curious about the various ranks in different denominations. I noticed that only men are at the top leadership ranks, besides so many women in dedicated service in the Catholic Church, such as nuns, sisters, and consecrated virgins. Similarly, even though offices such as that of … Read more
As a theologian and devout Christian, I take an interest in the religious practices of different Christian groups. The nuns especially intrigued me when I discovered that they cover their heads for various reasons. I decided to research whether nuns are allowed to have long hair and visited a Catholic Church. I interacted with a … Read more
Once, I saw a nun drive past me in a 2004 Toyota Rav 4. She headed in the direction of the orphanage in town. At first, I thought nothing of it until my friend pointed out that it contradicted their vows of poverty. Curious, I visited the town’s Catechist and asked him whether nuns can … Read more
As a theologian and swimmer, I take an interest in how various religious groups deal with modesty during recreational activities like swimming. I was especially intrigued by the nuns since I always see them in habits and was unsure whether they have beachwear for swimming. I decided to visit a Catholic church to conduct more … Read more
While studying Theology, I got interested in the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory. I visited the local Priest and Catechist to learn more about this subject and even wrote a paper on it. Recently one of my students wanted to know whether we are in Purgatory. He believed that our present suffering could purify us in … Read more
The idea of Purgatory is fascinating, and as a theologian, I took it upon myself to learn everything about this doctrine. So, while on one of my missions to Rome, I visited the Vatican with only one goal; to learn every fact about Purgatory. Since I knew some of the Priests, I was welcomed with … Read more
As a long-time Christian, many look up to me for answers to various questions. The other day, a member of my online Bible discussion forum sent me an interesting video on Purgatory to watch. It mainly addressed the sins that take souls to Purgatory. Purgatory is a subject I studied intensely in theology school, and … Read more