organisations. This was formally started under British rule in the nineteenth century when the welfare of its Irish Catholic citizens was largely given over to the Catholic Church (Ingles‚ 1998). In the twentieth century the newly established Irish Free State allowed the Catholic Church to continue its domination over moral and welfare matters. Although the powerful control of the Church diminished in the latter part of the century‚ it still remained a potent force as it was the main non-state provider
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A Difference in Opinion At the time of the Reformation‚ the Catholic Church was the main and universal church of England and differed in belief and doctrine from the new Protestant churches that arose on account of Martin Luther and his criticism of The Church. At that time‚ the Catholic Church was the center of everybody’s daily lives and they made known their authority through the teachings of the clergy and the selling of indulgences‚ which was paying money for the pardon of sins. In 1517‚ Martin
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Discuss the influence of the Catholic Church on Irish Social Policy This essay examines the influence of the Catholic Church on Irish Social Policy. This essay will focus on the Church’s role as a provider of charity. It seeks to address the following questions: How does one define social policy? Why did strong ties exist between The Catholic Church and the Irish State? Why did the Catholic Church endorse the principle of subsidiarity? What key policies are evident of Catholic influence? How does
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did the Catholic Church respond to the Reformation?
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Challenges Facing the Australian Catholic Church of the 21st Century There are many challenges facing the Catholic Church in Australia during the 21st century. The decline in religious vocations‚ falling mass attendance‚ married clergy‚ female ordination and the role of the laity are all issues contributing to the challenges of the Australian Catholic Church. Religious vocations are on a steep decline. As stated by the Pope‚ in regard to Australia‚ "mainstream Christianity is dying more quickly
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The Catholic Church during the early 16th Century was rooted throughout Europe. The Church influenced every country and its respective monarchs through the Church’s wealth and power. The Catholic Church placed a tight hold on the general populace with individuals who went against the Church being branded as heretics and excommunicated. The wealth and power of the Church eventually caused the quality of the clergy to deteriorate. Priests became corrupt and subjected to their physical desires. They
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agreement exists between the Protestant and Roman Catholic church‚ several important differences remain‚ including scripture‚ justification‚ the sacraments‚ infallibility‚ purgatory‚ and Mary and the saints. In the following pages I will provide brief explanations‚ analyses‚ and insights based on three of these key doctrinal differences: scripture‚ infallibility‚ and justification. This is followed by a brief discussion of the key differences in Modern Catholic and Protestant worship as well as possible
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Sects‚ Cults and The Catholic Church in New Zealand Section 1: Define the report. The purpose of this report is to analyse religious expression in New Zealand‚ specifically of certain cults‚ sects and the Catholic Church. I have chosen The Unification Church as a cult‚ 7th Day Adventists for my sect and the Catholic Church. I will investigate each religious expression‚ as well as compare and contrast them. Delving specifically into the Social Organisation‚ Religious Practice and Doctrine of
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How would you describe the condition of the Catholic Church on the eve of the Protestant Reformation? In the time right before the reformation‚ there was a mixture of corruption and piety throughout‚ so to say that the whole church was absolutely corrupt or absolutely pious would be an err. We see dramatic events such as feasts‚ pilgrimages‚ high mass and famous preachers were highly sought after‚ but regular devotions and mass were in decline. In the state of the churchmen‚ we can see that
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Crisis:Young People Leaving the Catholic Church What role does today ’s Roman Catholic Church play in our culture‚ as it relates to America ’s adolescents‚ teens and young adults? Is there still a place for organized religion in a society were Snookie and the iPad have all but replaced Jesus Christ and the bible? As the newly-elect pontiff Pope Benedict prepares to guide the Roman Catholic Church into the future‚ church leaders are struggling to keep young people from leaving the faith.
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