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Holy Ghost was how the King James Version of The Bible translated the name in 1611 but 20th century English translators tended to feel that "ghost" carried a more paranormal rather than supernatural connotation. As a result most English versions of the bible published after 1950 utilize "Spirit" when referring to the Holy Spirit.

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Q: Why did the church change the name holy ghost to holy spirit?
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What is the meaning of the Holy Ghost?

The biblical meaning of "Holy Ghost" is "Holy Spirit". The word is seen in The Bible, where the Holy Ghost is replaced by Holy Spirit insinuating the spirit of God.


Are the Holy Ghost and the Holy Spirit the same?

Yes.But in the 1960's the Church reformed to Vatican 2 which is related more to protestantism and the Novosorto mass was created.When Vatican 2 came along it changed the name from Holy Ghost to Holy Spirit.


What are some other names for the Holy Spirit?

Holy Spirit namesThe Holy Spirit is also called the Comforter, Paraclete, Spirit of Truth, and the AdvocateOther names for the Holy Spirit are:- Holy Ghost, Spirit of promise, Revelator, Sanctifier, Spirit of the Lord, Spirit of truth, Comforter and Messenger of the Lord.


Is the Holy Ghost a power of God or a person or entity?

the holy ghost is the spirit of Jesus Christ that will be with us until Jesus returns for His church. the holy ghost is gods spirit . here is the bible reference to state it from a KingJamesVersion bible. Eph 4:3030 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption


What is the difference between Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost?

There is no difference. It is the same thing. The Holy Spirit and the Holy Ghost are the same thing, you can call it one or the other. The Holy Ghost is the ONLY ghost there are no such things as ghosts besides the Holy Ghost


What are titles of the holy spirit?

Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, Paraclete, Comforter...


What are seven titles of the Holy Spirit?

Holy Spirit, Holy Ghost, Paraclete, Comforter...


What is the attempt to change a Catholic Church?

As the Catholic Church is the Mystical Body of Christ, and is led and guided by the Holy Spirit, I would say that any attempt to change the Church would be futile, unless you were talking about something superficial or a change that the Holy Spirit was leading it in.


What is the holy(spirit)ghost?

A dove represents the holy spirit... God exists in three persons. God the father, God the son and God the holy ghost or spirit.


What is in the church that indicates the presence of God?

If the Holy Spirit fills the church, then the Holy Spirit.


Is the Holy spirit and Holy ghost the same?

yes


What is dancing and shaking in the Holy Spirit?

During a church service, it is literally doing a dance and having your body shake under the unction of the Holy Ghost.