jranwar

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  1. Hey all, I find fast and testimony meetings to be both entertaining and usually edifying (if you know what I mean). I wonder if similar meetings are held in other religious group, or if they are fairly unique to Mormonism. Here are a few aspects of fast and testimony meeting that I see as significant to hold as a measuring stick against other religious meetings (though I don't claim this list to be comprehensive; if you think I'm way off base with these feel free to let me know your thoughts): 1. All Members Invited: A chance for virtually any member of a congregation to share. That is, not only do those holding leadership positions within the religious organization preach, the “common-folk” do as well in an official, formal, and significant meeting. 2. Children: This is a more narrow case of the previous. Not only are adults and adolescents invited to participate, but children are welcome to share as well (I'm aware some guidance has been suggested by the First Presidency on this matter). 3. “I know”: The phrase “I know that” in conjunction with statements of truth. From a philosophical perspective, these are incredibly bold epistemological statements. 4. Regularly Held: Once each month for us. Seems to denote a high priority for these sorts of meetings. I'm fairly culturally and religiously unlearned. Curious if anyone holds insight on other religions (Christian or otherwise) which hold similar meetings? My first thoughts turn to non-denominational or Unitarian Universalist types of thinking, though I feel that criterion number 3 ("I know") is a bit too rigid in such a setting. Insights appreciated :)