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
In my years as a theologian, I have developed a keen interest in the Amish people and have learned quite a great deal about them. I am particularly drawn to their cultural and religious practices, like their bowl haircuts. To further my research, I visited the Amish Country in Ohio and Pennsylvania and some parts … Read more
As a devout Christian, I became interested in learning more about different Christian doctrines. I was especially intrigued by the Amish religious doctrine and their simple way of living. I wanted to know more about their life, so I took a trip to Lancaster County, where an Amish community exists. I spent two months observing … Read more
In theology school, among the doctrines that fascinated me was the Amish Community and their love for nature, fishing, and hunting. As part of my research, I visited the Amish community in Michigan and learned about the Amish religion and its interaction with nature. Last month, I was invited to a Christian environmental conference to … Read more
At theology school, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to other scholars nit-picking the lifestyles of various Christian denominations groups. We were all especially annoyed with the idea that Mennonites did not have to pay taxes. Before graduating, I decided to spend eight weeks studying federal tax laws concerning denominations like the Mennonites. Luckily, I was friends … Read more
In the past fifteen years as a Christian religious scholar, I have developed a deep passion for different religions and their way of life. During my last year in a theology school, I traveled around the world, living among other religious communities and learning their traditions and beliefs. Among the religions I visited was the … Read more