Holiness is the state of being holy, that is, set apart for the worship or service of God or gods. It is most usually ascribed to people, but can be and often is ascribed to objects, times, or places.
The concept is found in almost all religions, especially those with a degree of formal organization, so that there is scope for special people, places etc to be devoted to worship.
In non-specialist contexts, the term "holy" is used in a more general way, to refer to someone or something that is associated with a divine power, such as water used for Baptism.
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American Holiness Movement - Essay on the history and theology of this family of churches and associations, with a brief glance at similar movements in Britain and Germany.
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Several articles on the American Holiness Movement. A source
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FaithandValues: Christian Holiness Partnership - Information about the history, beliefs, and membership of the organization.
Frankfort Bible Holiness Church - Indiana. The Communique with worship and service information, events, prayers and other church information also links.
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Holiness Family - Basic overview of the history and teachings of the Holiness churches.
Holiness Movement - Adaptation of an article from the Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia. How the holiness movement affected two Mennonite denominations.
The Holiness Churches: A Significant Ethical Tradition - Article by Donald W. Drayton says that the Holiness emphasis on sanctification naturally led to strong ethical convictions.
The Holiness Movement: Dead or Alive? - A negative evaluation of the current state of the movement in traditional holiness churches, concluding with a positive outlook for the future of the holiness message.
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positive outlook for the future of the holiness message and the rise of a new emphasis on holiness. ]
The Holiness Web Directory - A resource for the conservative Holiness movement, with links contributed by users.
Meta Description: [ Holiness.cc is a directory conservative holiness sites on the Internet. ]
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The Impact of Holiness Preaching as Taught by John Wesley and the Outpouring of the Holy Ghost on Racism - Doctoral dissertation in theological studies traces interracial relations in the church, particularly in the American South, from John Wesley through the Azusa Street revival. Includes information on the origins and doctrine of many Holiness and Pentecostal bodies.
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