AND MODERN CHRISTIANITY RESEARCH PAPER Discuss the role of the church councils in shaping Christian doctrine‚ making reference to at least one doctrine that was reformed. 11/11/2013 Discuss the role of church councils in shaping Christian doctrine‚ making reference to at least one doctrine that was reformed. When Christianity took hold in the Roman Empire‚ doctrine had yet to be fixed. There have been more than seven church councils‚ but these crucial first seven‚ known as the Ecumenical
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The 4 Marks of the Church In the Nicene Creed we say that the Church is "one‚ holy‚ catholic and apostolic." I. One/Unity "There is one Lord‚ one faith‚ one baptism‚ one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all."[Eph. 4:5-6]One describes the unity of the body of Christ. These words from the Creed speak of the followers of Jesus Christ as united in their belief in one God‚ one Lord‚ and Jesus Christ. The Church is one because as the Church’s members we are joined
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The Role of Women in the Church Sister Katherine Maria The "role of women in the church" issue‚ in its demanding spirit of equality‚ is simply wrong! The concept of a struggle between men and women in their capacity to serve God is generated because we have confused the standards of the world – which is a natural existence‚ with the standards of the Church – which is a supernatural institution. The two spheres are diametrically opposed! Our Lord Himself illustrated this many times in Scripture
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it is just to prevent any distraction to people. I was not actually sure that the songs were in English because I did not understand what the crowd was saying although I had the notes I was given when I entered the church. I actually had a wonderful experience in the Catholic Church. Although I was so nervous and did not expect to be amazed by Christianity at all‚ there were several things that I really liked and wished that everyone even non-Christians considered to do as human beings. When the
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Christ at the Last Supper: "Do this in remembrance of me". The Russian orthodox church believes that the Eucharist brings a real presence. That the bread and wine are Christ Jesus’ body and blood. They believe in being one with Christ doing this by prayer‚ fasting and confession. The Russian Orthodox church beliefs and development towards the Eucharist are mainly derived from the early church fathers. The russian orthodox church have something called closed communion‚ it is only for those who are baptised
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Rainbowwstarrs BIT26 1. What is the “best kept secret” of the church? Why? According to the clip‚ the “best kept secret” of the church is the Church’s Catholic Social Teachings. It is God’s special love for the poor and called God’s people to a covenant of love and justice. I think it is the best kept secret of the church because the church has helped the poor in many ways and because of authoritative statements—whether from church or government—have less attraction today than acts of authentic witness
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Voltaire and the Church Known for his wit and sarcasm‚ Voltaire was never afraid of letting his real views be seen. He commonly found ways to insult his rivals‚ or groups he detested‚ in not so secret ways. In his book Candide‚ Voltaire takes no exception to this precedent. Through his writing in Candide‚ Voltaire shows clear disdain for the institution of religion and the representatives of it. Through characters and plot events‚ Voltaire displays how‚ in his view‚ religion is driven by intolerance
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seen in the new relationships it brought among Jews‚ Greek‚ free‚ slave‚ rich‚ poor‚ women etc. The early church had to seal their witness (martyria) with their blood; “Martyrdom and Mission” says Hans von Campenhaussen “belonged together”. [3] 2. The Patristic Period (The Eastern Church) Mission in the Patristic (first fathers) period is thoroughly church centered which means that the church is the aim; the fulfillment of the Gospel‚ rather than the instrument or means of mission[4]. In Orthodox
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The United Methodist Church My home church is United Methodist. I have gone there ever since I was a child because that is where my mother went to church. Through researching this paper I found many interesting things about my church. There are many points and issues I agree with and many I disagree with. Writing this really made me think about my denomination closely and if it’s the right one for me. The United Methodist Church shares a common history and heritage with other Methodist and
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International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol. 1 No. 15 [Special Issue – October 2011] ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF CHURCH PROLIFERATION: THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD AS A CASE STUDY IBIYINKA OLUSOLA ADESANYA‚ PhD DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION UNIVERSITY OF ADO-EKITI ADO-EKITI‚ EKITI STATE NIGERIA Abstract The environmental effects of proliferation of churches continued to be a major concern to all and particularly those in the mainstream of environmental
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