A cleric is: A member of the clergy of a religion, especially one that has trained or ordained priests, preachers, or other religious professionals; or A member of a character class in Dungeons & Dragons and similar fantasy role-playing games. See also Cleric (Dungeons & Dragons). Cleric - As Clergy. The term "cleric" simply means a member of the clergy. Its non-specific nature means it is often used to refer to the religious leadership in Islam, where "pr ...

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The term "cleric" simply means a member of the clergy. Its non-specific nature means it is often used to refer to the religious leadership in Islam, where "priest" is not accurate and where terms such as "imam" are not widely understood. The term "clerk" derives from "cleric", since in medieval times the clergy were one of the few groups who could read, and therefore were often employed to do bookkeeping and similar work. The term "clerical work" continues to ...

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Clerical marriage is the practice, followed in most Protestant churches, of allowing clergy to marry and have a family. This is in opposition to the doctrine of clerical celibacy currently followed in the Roman Catholic Church, where priests are not allowed to marry, on the principle that this leaves them free to devote their lives fully to the service of the Church and God. However, married priests have occasionally been allowed to transfer from other denominations - for example when a number of priests left the Church of England when it admitted women to the priesthood, ...

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Clerical clothing is non-liturgical clothing worn exclusively by clergy. It is distinct from vestments in that it is not reserved specifically for services. Practices vary: clerical clothing is sometimes worn under vestments, and sometimes as the everyday clothing or street wear of a priest, minister, or other clergy member. In some cases, it can be similar or identical to the habit of a monk or nun. In modern times, many Christian clergy have adopted the use of a clergy shirt with a clerical collar. Clerical clot ...

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• Clerical clothing - Orthodox Christianity
• Clerical clothing - Catholicism
• Clerical clothing - Anglicanism
• Clerical clothing - Protestantism

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Anti-clericalism is a historical movement that opposes religious (generally Catholic) institutional power and influence in all aspects of public and political life, and the encroachment of religion in the everyday life of the citizen. It suggests a more active and partisan role than mere laïcité. The goal of anti-clericalism is to reduce religion to a purely private belief-system with no public profile or influence. Anti-clericalism has at times been violent, leading to attacks and seizure of church property. Anti-clericalism has tended to be associated with the left of the political spe ...

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• Anti-clericalism - France
• Anti-clericalism - Italy
• Anti-clericalism - Mexico
• Anti-clericalism - Portugal
• Anti-clericalism - Spain
• Anti-clericalism - Communism

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A Clerical collar is an item of clerical clothing. It is a detachable collar that buttons onto a clergy shirt, being fastened by two metal studs, one attached at the front and one at the back to hold the collar to the shirt. The collar closes at the back of the neck, presenting a seamless front. It is almost always white, but is sometimes (especially in Roman Catholic practice) attached with a "collaret" or "collarino" that covers it almost completely, except for the top ed ...

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The Viatorians, or Clerics of Saint Viator (abbreviated "C.S.V."), are a Roman Catholic religious order founded in Lyons, France in 1831 by Father Louis Querbes. Its patron, Saint Viator, had been a fourth-century catechist in Lyons. The order soon spread from its origins in France to the United States and now has provinces and missions all over the world. The Viatorians are a teaching order, and are thus involved in parish ministries and ...

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Clerical celibacy is the practice of various religious traditions in which clergy, monastics and those in religious orders (female or male) adopt a celibate life, refraining from marriage, sexual relationships including masturbation and "impure thoughts" (such as sexual visualisation and fantasies). Clerical celibacy - Background. In some Christian churches, priests and/or bishops must remain unmarried, while in others, married men may be ordained as deacons or priests but may not typically remarry after th ...

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• Clerical celibacy - Background
• Clerical celibacy - Rules
• Clerical celibacy - Celibacy in the Roman Catholic Church
• Clerical celibacy - Celibacy in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

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Barbarian Bard Cleric Druid Fighter Monk Paladin Ranger Rogue Sorcerer Wizard In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, cleric is one of the base character classes. A cleric is a versatile class, capable of combat and of divine magic. Clerics are often used as 'band-aid'; to heal other characters. They are also uniquely able to fight or control undead creatures. Other related archivesBarbarian, B

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The Association of Professional, Executive, Clerical and Computer Staff was a British Trade Union which was formed in 1890 as the Clerk's Union and later was renamed as The National Union of Clerks. Then, following rapid growth and amalgamation with several other unions, the name was again changed to The National Union of Clerks and Administrative Workers (NUCAW) with a membership of around 40,000. Then in 1940 the Association of Women Clerks and Secretaries transferred to NUCAW and the union was renamed : The Clerical and ...

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A Mantle is a piece of clothing, similar to a robe but open on the front side and often sleeveless. It is worn over the outer garments. All other meanings of the word derive from this one. Mantle - Orthodox clerical garment. In Orthodox Church the mantle (Russian: мантия, "mantiya") is a distinctive garment worn by bishop, hegumens, archimandrites and other monastic clergy in various church ceremonies and services, such as Vespers, but not when serving the liturgy. The mantiya is ...

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• Mantle - Orthodox clerical garment

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The cassock, an item of clerical clothing, is a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations. The cassock derives ultimately from the tunic that was formerly worn underneath the toga in classical antiquity. The word cassock probably comes from the word "casaque" which means cloak; or cassaca, which means white. In older days, i ...

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• Cassock - Eastern practice Orthodox
• Cassock - Non-clerical sixteenth century jacket

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Islam History of Islam Oneness of God Profession of Faith Prayer • Fasting Pilgrimage • Charity Muhammad Ali • Abu Bakr Companions of Muhammad Household of Muhammad Prophets of Islam Qur'an • Hadith • Sharia Jurisprudence Biographies of Muhammad Sunni • Shi'a • Sufi Art • Architecture Cities • Calendar Science • Philosophy Religious leaders Women in Islam Political Islam • Jihad Liberal Islam Vocabular ...

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• Imam - Clerical Imams
• Imam - Shia Imams
• Imam - Sunni Imams
• Imam - Theocratical Imams

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Vestments are liturgical garments and articles associated primarily with the Christian religions, especially the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran and Anglican Churches. Many other Protestant groups also make use of vestments, but this was a point of controversy in the English Reformation. For other garments worn by clergy, see also Clerical clothing. Vestment - Roman Catholic Anglican and Protestant vestments. For the Eucharist, each vestment symbolizes a spiritual dimension of the priesthood, wi ...

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• Vestment - Roman Catholic Anglican and Protestant vestments
• Vestment - Used by Roman Catholics Anglicans and Protestants
• Vestment - Used by Roman Catholics Anglicans and some Lutherans
• Vestment - Used by Roman Catholics and Anglicans
• Vestment - Used only by Roman Catholics
• Vestment - Eastern Orthodox vestments

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7th Heaven is a U.S. television series about a Protestant minister's family living in the fictional town of Glenoak in California. It was created and produced by Brenda Hampton. The series premired on Monday, August 26, 1996 at 8 PM on the WB. It was the first time the WB television network aired Monday night programming. The series lasted from 1996-2006. Remarkably, the series remained in that timeslot ever since, holding its own against the 92 other series that have aired against its 10 seasons. 19 of the WB's 20 top rated hours of prime-time ...

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• 7th Heaven - Premise
• 7th Heaven - Denomination
• 7th Heaven - Clerical family
• 7th Heaven - Themes
• 7th Heaven - Jessica Biel's departure
• 7th Heaven - Production
• 7th Heaven - Reccurring Cast
• 7th Heaven - Trivia
• 7th Heaven - Episode List

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Antireligion is opposition to all religions. People who are antireligious may see religions as dangerous, destructive, or foolish, though, like irreligious people in general, they may not be completely secular or lacking in spirituality, though a majority are. In some cases antireligion is based on rational grounds, such as arguments against the validity, usefulness, or ethicality of religion, while in other cases it involves an irrational fear or hatred of religion, sometimes resulting from generalizing complaints about a sing ...

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See anti-Semitism for etymology and semantics of the term. This article is concerned with the relationship between Islam and anti-Semitism. It covers: The prevalence of anti-Semitism amongst Muslims - and whether it is more or less common than amongst people of other religions. The positions of the various branches of Islam on anti-Semitism and Jews. Accusations of anti-Semitism made against Islam, and their consequences Islam and anti-Semitism - Historic events of Muslim persecution ...

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• Islam and anti-Semitism - Historic events of Muslim persecution of Jews
• Islam and anti-Semitism - Islamic claims that certain Jews had been transformed into lowly animals
• Islam and anti-Semitism - 20th century anti-Semitism by Islamic clerics
• Islam and anti-Semitism - Anti-Semitism by terrorist groups
• Islam and anti-Semitism - Jewish-Muslim dialogue
• Islam and anti-Semitism - Muslim denunciation of Anti-Semitism
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David Allen Bawden (born September 22, 1959), is an American citizen who was elected "Pope Michael I" by a group of six Conclavist or post-Sedevacantist Catholics to fill the vacancy they consider to have been caused by the death of Pope Pius XII in 1958. He is one of a group of self-proclaimed papal pretenders (or antipopes), including Fr. Lucian Pulvermacher (proclaimed Pius XIII) in Montana and the late Clemente Domínguez y Gómez (proclaimed Gregory XVII) in Spain. David Bawden - Bawden's claim ...

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• David Bawden - Claims against popes
• David Bawden - Justification for electing a pope
• David Bawden - Process for his election
• David Bawden - No clerical involvement
• David Bawden - Supporters of 'Pope Michael'
• David Bawden - Sedevacantist criticism of 'Pope Michael'

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Celibacy may refer either to being unmarried or to sexual abstinence. An oath of celibacy is a promise not to enter into marriage. Some writers prefer this usage of "celibacy", while others use it interchangeably as a synonym for abstinence. Some writers on sexuality draw a distinction between abstinence and celibacy, stating that celibacy means refraining from any sexual activity with a partner. They argue that this can be empowering, as it still allows that person to be "sexual" (through, for example, masturbation). This would not, however, be refered to as chaste celibacy, ...

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