Religious Controversies
Ben Patzeck, Jennifer Dean, Briana Pepilascov, Juleanna Vore
Sociology 1101
Professor Johnson
Since the beginning of mankind, people have always believed in a higher power. Ancient societies created religion as a way to express faith and have something to personally hold onto. Even though religion has purely good intentions, it has become the cause of conflict and struggle for thousands of years. Today religion has stirred much controversy in America. Some of the biggest struggles with religion in today’s society are with Catholic practices and how they correlate with modern perspectives, the rising tension between Islam and American prejudice, and religion’s presence in education.
There are many things that define Catholicism. Such as, there are twelve different articles that one must practice and totally and completely agree with in order to be a devout catholic. The articles of the Catholic Faith further explain the basics of the religion. They are as follows:
Article 1: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Article 2: And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
Article 3: Who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
Article 4: He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
Article 5: He descended into hell. The third day he arose again from the dead.
Article 6: He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
Article 7: He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Article 8: I believe in the Holy Spirit, Article 9: The holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints,
Article 10: The forgiveness of sins,
Article 11: The resurrection of the body,
Article 12: And in life everlasting.
The main part that separates Christianity from Catholicism is Purgatory. If a person lived a life not bad enough to warrant hell, but not holy enough to go right to heaven, Catholics believe the soul goes to purgatory, which
Sociology 1101
Professor Johnson
Since the beginning of mankind, people have always believed in a higher power. Ancient societies created religion as a way to express faith and have something to personally hold onto. Even though religion has purely good intentions, it has become the cause of conflict and struggle for thousands of years. Today religion has stirred much controversy in America. Some of the biggest struggles with religion in today’s society are with Catholic practices and how they correlate with modern perspectives, the rising tension between Islam and American prejudice, and religion’s presence in education.
There are many things that define Catholicism. Such as, there are twelve different articles that one must practice and totally and completely agree with in order to be a devout catholic. The articles of the Catholic Faith further explain the basics of the religion. They are as follows:
Article 1: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Article 2: And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
Article 3: Who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
Article 4: He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
Article 5: He descended into hell. The third day he arose again from the dead.
Article 6: He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
Article 7: He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Article 8: I believe in the Holy Spirit, Article 9: The holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints,
Article 10: The forgiveness of sins,
Article 11: The resurrection of the body,
Article 12: And in life everlasting.
The main part that separates Christianity from Catholicism is Purgatory. If a person lived a life not bad enough to warrant hell, but not holy enough to go right to heaven, Catholics believe the soul goes to purgatory, which
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