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    Katie Hill Allan AP English 26 May 2010 Mormonism v. Christianity The definition of religion is‚ “a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects” (“Religion”). Many of the world religions at first glance appear to be very similar. However‚ on closer examination‚ the differences in the religions are made clear. For example‚ Mormonism is often described as a branch of Christianity because both religions have Jesus as a central figure. Despite

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    Islam vs Christianity

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    Cited: Clark‚ Charles. Islam. San Diego‚ CA: Lucent‚ 2002. Print. Nardo‚ Don. The Rise of Christianity. San Diego‚ CA: Greenhaven‚ 1999. Print. Robingson‚ Bruce A. "The Christian Religion." The Christian Religion. Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance‚ 2012. Web. 11 Oct. 2013. . United States. (IICA). M Computing‚ Inc.‚ 2013. Web. 11 Oct

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    2013 Naturalism versus Christianity Naturalism is a prominent worldview that is held and praised widely in today’s modern world. However‚ when examined closely and held up to certain criteria that would establish it as a legitimate worldview‚ one can see that it comes up short in several areas such as the source of morality‚ internal logical consistency‚ and human nature. In these areas that Naturalism fails‚ Christianity succeeds by offering a valid alternative. Christianity then can further establish

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    The rise of Christian faith in Europe brought with it a revolution in the ideals of society very different than those prominent in earlier western civilizations. Among these new ideals is the concept of forgiveness being the proper course of action against an offense‚ as opposed to taking revenge. Blood feuds and the concept of vengeance were considered to be just responses in many earlier societies‚ and were a part of the heroic ideal present in the literature of the time. Through analysis of prominent

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    Liberty University The Decline of European Christianity A Paper Submitted to Professor J. Earls By La Dawn Brooks Church History 302 February 10‚ 2012 In this paper I will attempt to explain the decline in European Christianity and what attributed to itt. When did it actually start? What caused people to move away from Christianity? More importantly will we ever see an increase in these

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    Consider the use of tobacco and alcohol by a Christian. Do you think it is a sin for a Christian to use tobacco products or consume alcohol? Why or why not? Provide biblical references for your opinion. Do you think it is a sin for a Christian to become drunk? Why or why not? Provide biblical references for your opinion. As Christians‚ we embrace Christ as our Lord and Savior and are transformed through conversion. When we allow ourselves to be transformed we turn away from sin. This

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    Christianity over Islam

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    Why believe in Christianity over all other religions? by Matt Slick Critics often ask why Christianity is any better than any other religion in the world.  Of all the religions that exist‚ how can it be that only Christianity is true?  If God exists‚ why can’t God use different religions?  Don’t all paths lead to God?  Skeptics ask these kinds of questions all the time‚ and unfortunately‚ few Christians have the answers.  Therefore‚ in an attempt to demonstrate why Christianity is true and all

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    Iron Man/Tony Stark is by many considered as a central figure in the Avengers universe. He was created by Stan Lee‚ Don Heck‚ and Jack Kirby and was firstly introduced to the public in Tales of Suspense #39 in 1963 as a mixture of Howard Hughes and famous inventors such as Tesla‚ Bell‚ and Edison. He was a representative of modern innovative technology in the times of the Cold War and the Communist Threat. He could also be compared‚ as far as mythology is concerned‚ with gifted craftsmen‚ smiths

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    Mormonism Vs Christianity

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    Mormonism and Christianity Are they the same Religion or are they Very Different? Jose A Chorro Dickinson State University Abstract Since the first day I heard of Mormons I’ve always been asking myself whether if they have similar beliefs to my beliefs or different ones. In my home country El Salvador‚ the Mormons are not really that popular‚ it is a very small community and I’ve only heard small details of them from my parents‚ which I must say they do not know much. During my interview with

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    Christianity and Jesus

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    HARVESTING AS GOD’S BUSINESS Jesus said in Luke 19:10 that He came to seek and save the lost. And just like in new testament time‚ there’s plenty of lost in our midst today that needs Jesus in their lives. You and I‚ as a youth of this generation needs to make a stand and obey Jesus on His mandate that in His name forgiveness and repentance of sins must be preach Luke 24:47. Jesus was twelve years old when he went up to the Jerusalem together with Mary and Joseph‚ to fulfill temple duties and

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