For more than twelve centuries‚ there has been hostile conflict between the Orthodox and Catholic churches ("The Filioque: A Church Dividing Issue?: An Agreed Statement”). Their conflict led to the violent crusades and an extensive division among the two (Elisabeth Gaynor Ellis & Anthony Esler‚ p. 673). Leadership‚ culture‚ language‚ and differences in the practice of Christianity are large contributors to the continuing discord (Davies). Although Orthodox beliefs are derived from Catholic beliefs
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Political authorities had a tremendous influence in the course of the Protestant Reformation. During the sixteenth century‚ the roles of authoritative figures who held political power and religious leaders were very similar. The dual roles of the monarchy and the church created an unstable political environment that became the catalyst of the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther was born on November 1483 in Eisleben‚ Saxony‚ modern day southeast Germany. He was born into a family of miners. Knowing
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pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church. The Medieval Church had total control over the people who‚ regardless of social standing‚ believed in the existence of God‚ heaven‚ and hell. According to the document Lindberg provided‚ the people were instructed from an early age that only through the Roman Catholic Church were they allowed to be received into the light of God and entrance into heaven (The European Reformations Sourcebook‚ 9). Lindberg’s The European Reformations Sourcebook identifies contemporary
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The Catholic church has performed many acts of injustice in order to retain their political power and influence throughout the world. One of the most prominent acts committed by the church within the world of science was the prosecution of Galileo Galilei. Galileo had become the father of modern science‚ due to his scientific breakthroughs and revolutionizing modern technology. However‚ Galileo’s supporting argument for the Copernican heliocentric theory of the universe had caught the Church’s attention
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ecumenical councils in the Catholic Church? " Notes "Council opened on 11 October 1962 They meet to discuss matters of faith and Church discipline. Roman Catholic understanding of Ecumenical Councils are assemblies of Patriarchs‚ Cardinals‚ residing Bishops‚ Abbots‚ male heads of religious orders and other juridical persons‚ nominated by the Roman Pontiff. difference between vatican 2 common purpose of the first eight councils was to determine whether specific theological novelties were orthodox or heretical
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been “an incident in Byzantine history with which the church of St. Sophia is not associated.”1 The Church of the Divine Wisdom has a long and storied history‚ much of it drenched in the blood of those who died fighting over it. On May 28‚ 1453‚ Constantine XI entered Hagia Sophia to pray while the crowning jewel of his empire‚ Constantinople‚ was being raided and burned by Mehmed II‚ a Muslim invader with an extensive army at his back. The emperor prayed at the church before climbing back atop the
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however‚ a deacon may do it‚ and in cases of necessity‚ a lay person‚ even if he has no affiliation with the Faith and is himself in a state of sin. Anyone‚ in particular circumstances‚ may perform the sacrament of baptism so long as he intends what the Church intends. Finally‚ baptism calls for the recipient. Adults‚ children‚ infants‚ the mentally handicapped and
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Current Religious Movement and Sixteenth-Century Protestant Reform Comparing todays Protestants Reformation to sixteenth century Reform shows the Protestant church to have separated themselves from the Roman Catholic Church‚ similar to a new reform that has risen called the Messianic Christen movement. During the protestant reform‚ the church existed in conflict with the Catholic church. The Protestant church believed their power came directly from God. In contrast to the Catholic Church who believed
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Studies. The Black Church The African-American tradition begins with the black church. In the African-American community the black church has always been more than a religious institution. From the establishment of the first black church in America‚ throughout slavery and beyond‚ the church has been the foundation of the black community. During the horrific days of slavery it provided relief and nourishment for the soul with its promise of a better life after death. The church permitted self-expression
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arises‚ who the Lord uses to change the course of history. Some of these individuals are influential due to their political position‚ such as kings and queens. Having such a role would cause one to be remembered due to family ties. But what about those who do not come from a well established pedigree? There seems to be something different about these individuals. They come onto the scene in what seems like an instant‚ having lasting impact on history. With these individuals‚ the historical context
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