What Does The Word “Catholic” Mean?
The earliest evidence of the use of the term Catholic Church is the Letter to the Smyrnaeans that Ignatius of Antioch wrote in about 107 to Christians in Smyrna. Exhorting Christians to remain closely united with their bishop, he wrote: "Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude [of the people] also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church." Numerous other early writers including Cyril of Jerusalem (c. 315–386), Augustine of Hippo (354–430) and others further developed the use of the term "catholic" in relation to Christianity.
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Can Christians Get Tattoos?
Can Christians get tattoos? Doesn't it say in the Bible ”You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you"? Watch this episode of Made for Glory as Father Michael Nixon talks about Christians and tattoos.
Can Christians Drink Alcohol?
Father Michael Nixon discusses church teaching regarding the consumption of alcohol. He also offers advice on what one should do, should they desire to consume alcohol in accordance with a Christian lifestyle.
