The Rapid Spread of Christianity Professor C August 2007 Period 5 Christianity was one of the fastest spreading religions of its time. There were many attractions to Christianity that led Jews and gentiles (non-Jews) to convert. Christianity appealed to every one of all ages‚ including the poor and women‚ which was very uncommon of a religion in that day . The poor and women were looked down upon in society‚ but when they stepped foot into a church‚ the members made them felt as they belonged
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In 1517‚ one man unknowingly changed the whole of Christianity forever by nailing his 95 Theses to a door. This was the beginning of the much-needed Protestant Reformation that eventually resulted in hundreds of new sects of Christianity. This man accomplished this by simply standing up for what he believed in - the Bible. His name was Martin Luther‚ and his reforms improved the lives of European Christian’s by standing up to the corrupt Catholic church and promoting ideas that resulted in new freedoms
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A Comparison Of Judaism‚ Islam‚ & Christianity Religion has and always will be one of the major forces that drives and has constantly shaped our world. Throughout the centuries wars have been fought‚ laws have been created‚ countries and towns have been built and demolished all to protect or to make known a religion. In this paper I will examine the characteristics of the three major Western religions of the world including Judaism‚ Islam‚ and Christianity. The origin of all three religions
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Throughout the Classical Period Buddhism and Christianity were very widespread religions. While Buddhism and Christianity differ‚ they are contain many similarities. Buddhism‚ is a trip of the mind and it focuses on reaching enlightenment. Whereas‚ Christianity focuses on salvation‚ and becoming one with God. From the person they worship to the way they worship‚ these two religions are very different. In addition to their differences‚ these two religions also have basic principles that are in common
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Christianity Christianity is centered around an extraordinary amount of fundamental beliefs. These beliefs are all found in the bible; there is only one God (Isaiah 43:10‚ John 17:3)‚ God is omniscient (Acts 15:18‚ John 3:20)‚ God is holy (Peter 1:15)‚ God is love‚ true‚ spirit (John 4:8‚ Romans 3:4‚ John 4:24). Since the Bible makes it abundantly clear that there is only one true God and the multitude of gods created by man are idols‚ then there is only one acceptable doctrine of God. The deity
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would say they have to be in sync. I would argue that the two have to be similar and be able to compromise to have one main belief. Christians trust and rely on a relationship with God; Humanists think good works will allow you to have a good life. Christianity and Humanism are two doctrines that may come across completely contrasting‚ but they actually have more in common than one may think. They are similar in how you live your daily life‚ though not when it comes to the religious and spiritual
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Due to the vast expansion of Islam and Christianity in the time period from 700-1000 CE both religions flourished. While quite similar with their expansions‚ they developed with various unique characteristics‚ such as their tolerance for other religions. Islam and Christianity did many things the same that helped their missionary activity to flourish. Both religions had conquered their vast territories before beginning their conversions. They also created an area or center for worship. These areas
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Intro Christianity and Islam both developed in the same geographic place. They developed in west Asia. They were both able to create traditions from these regions especially from the Jewish people. Christianity was the first to be developed. It was inspired by the life and death of a prophet named Jesus. According to Christian belief his death and resurrection became a mythic center of the religion. This was then symbolized as eternal life. Years later the Muslim religion was created by the prophet
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Christianity VS Evolution The History of Christian’s Responses to Evolution before the 21th Century Synopsis This report is divided into 3 parts‚ the Pre-Darwinism‚ early responses to Darwinism and the mid 1950s responses toward Darwinism. The focus of this report is how Christian responds to Evolution that is explained in three ways‚ rejection of evolution‚ reconciliation of evolution and Christianity‚ and integration. 1 INTRODUCTION Christianity and science used to be united. They shared
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Okay‚ first and foremost this chapter is basically one that simply describes the attitude and behavior of a Christian. It begins verse 1‚ "If then you were raised with Christ." This applies if you are baptized and robed in the body of Christ. (Acts 2:38‚ Romans 6:2-7‚ Galatians 3:27) "Seek those things which are above‚ where Christ is‚ sitting at the right hand of God." The NIV translation reads it as "Set your minds on things above‚ not on earthly things" In other words‚ keep in mind that our
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