What exactly is a nun?

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• Answer #1

  A nun is a woman who has made life long religious vows to serve her god. They stay in cloisters or monestaries. Their vows include vows of chastity and they also do a lot of charity work and teachings.

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• Answer #2

  I'm not sure. But i understand in some places believe people go to purgatory after death to be cleansed of sins, but nuns no need to, straigh to heaven. I personally don't agree with that.

• Answer #3

  a woman who has dedicated her life to working for god. she lives a life a poverty and chastity.

• Answer #4

  working for god means - working for those who needs help, love and prayers

• Answer #5

  lady of the church

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