What is the difference between piety and awe of the lord and how are they similar?

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What is the difference between piety and awe of the lord and how are they similar?

2007-10-27 12:36:08 · 3 answers · asked by iammonster 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups

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Piety is usually some religious practice which you do.
Awe of the Lord, is possibly the reason why you do this.
For Catholics, piety might be saying a rosary;
while awe is more like eucharistic adoration.

2007-10-27 12:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

To me, the word piety connotes being fake, somehow. I don't know that it's the real definition of the word, but piety seems to be for show, where awe of the Lord would just be how you felt.

2007-10-27 12:39:24 · answer #2 · answered by bainaashanti 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Piety is displayed to others.
Awe is internal.

2007-10-27 12:38:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋