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What difference is there between a monk, a friar, and a brother? Also, members of religious communities place initials after their family name to indicate the community to which they belong. Where can I find a list of those initials?

I am very interested in angels but haven’t been able to find information about how many categories there are.

When are we to take Scripture literally and when should we not?

Two readers asked the same basic question about final repentance and salvation.

I have a bully for a husband. He is always putting me down and yelling.

I am very confused about homosexuality. I know it’s a sin, but I don’t understand why society condemns this so much as compared to other sins.