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Christians should anoint people with oil
From Argumentrix
| Christians should anoint people with oil | |
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| Subjects | |
| Christian behavior |
Christianity |
| Medicine |
Theology |
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- Note: This practice us called the anointing of the sick in the Catholic Church or unction.
Supporting arguments
This is a sacrament of the Catholic church, performed on ill people. The ritual calls upon Jesus to heal the worshipers. This was confirmed doctrine at the Council of Trent. [1] [2]
- Related argument: The Catholic Church is a source of scriptural and doctrinal authority.
Anointment is a historical practice that has been passed down through apostolic legitimacy in the Catholic Church, giving the practice traditional support. [3]
- Related argument: Apostolic succession continues today in the Catholic Church.
- Related argument: Sacred traditions passed down through apostolic succession have equal authority as the Bible.
James 5:14-15 supports this practice. [4]
This is a sacrament of the Eastern Orthodox Church, performed on all worshipers. It grants physical health and absolution for sin. [5]
Opposing arguments
Anointment may have been a valid practice at one time, but since the gifts of the Holy Spirit have ceased, it is no longer a worthwhile practice for Christians. [6]
- Related argument: The gifts of the Holy Spirit are still correctly practiced today.
