2007-03-12 04:33:44 · 13 answers · asked by Austin D 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is an affirmation of truth...
2007-03-12 04:43:39 · answer #1 · answered by Buff 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Amen is a derivative from the Hebrew verb aman which mean"to strengthen" or "Confirm". The word has been used in both the old and new testaments and it is a way of either opening a prayer or closing. As Christians we confirm our faith when we pray or when we make a statement of faith, using the word amen is a way of just strengthening or confirming our faith.
2007-03-12 11:39:21 · answer #2 · answered by anne33khan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am Wiccan and I say .. So mote it be.... It is simply an appeal to your Deity, and at the end most of your energy go's into the last word ... In this case Amen..
2007-03-12 11:54:57 · answer #3 · answered by Bunge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amen is a confirmation
2007-03-12 11:37:24 · answer #4 · answered by Vesna P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's just a word that you use to say "OK God, that's all." So everything you say after that isn't included in the prayer. I don't say it very often anymore because I think the Divine know when I'm done praying.
2007-03-12 12:39:22 · answer #5 · answered by Caity S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saying amen, which is "so be it" confirms our faith that God will answer the prayer.
2007-03-12 11:43:10 · answer #6 · answered by Sierra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's used as the mental equivalent of hitting [SEND] on an email. No, seriously... Never mind the meaning, that's how it is used.
2007-03-12 11:44:48 · answer #7 · answered by Dharma Nature 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amen means "so be it"
2007-03-12 11:36:45 · answer #8 · answered by Rico E Suave 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It means: so be it. therefore it's a fitting end.
2007-03-12 11:37:39 · answer #9 · answered by Jan P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's as Jesus taught which means "your will be done"
2007-03-12 11:38:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋