Protestantism vs. Catholicism There are three major branches of Christianity. Two of these branches are Protestantism and Catholicism. Both religions believe in the Trinity‚ the Divinity of Jesus‚ the importance of Jesus death in the salvation of humanity‚ and the need we have for grace to save us from our sins. Protestantism formed from the split with the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation in the 16th century. The Catholic‚ Protestant‚ and Orthodox churches all fall under the umbrella
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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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Peniel Justin G. Mrs. Felix Love Anthropology TTH 7:00-8:30 The United Methodist Church (UMC) is a Methodist Christian denomination which is both mainline Protestant and evangelical. Founded in 1968 by the union of The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church‚ the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley within the Church of England. As such‚ the church’s theological orientation is decidedly Wesleyan. It contains both liturgical
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A JOURNAL RESPONSE ON THE LOCAL CHURCH IN MISSION __________________ Presented to: Dr. Jones Kaleli Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary __________________ In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for ICST 650 ________________ By: R. W. Bryant Hill October 01‚ 2011 As I read the article on the Local Church in Mission‚ it appeared to me step-by-step that this was the way the early church was built and organized. Even though until recently I didn’t know what a missional
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The Church in Medieval Europe In the twentieth century we often find it difficult to understand the role played by the Church in the tenth and eleventh centuries. The catholic church was the largest unifying structure in medieval Europe. It influenced many people’s lives no matter who they were and where they came from. Europe was 95% Christian during the middle or dark ages from the richest of kings to the poorest of serfs. All levels of society‚ belief in a god or gods was not a matter of choice
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Separation of Church and State Freedom of religion was established in the First Amendment to the Constitution along with other fundamentals rights‚ such as freedom of speech and freedom to the press‚ to guarantee an atmosphere of absolute religious liberty. Diverse faiths have flourished in America since the founding of the republic‚ largely because of the prohibition of government regulation or endorsement of religion. Traditions‚ holidays‚ and religious values free from government control form
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disciples‚ which are not written in this book; but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ‚ the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.” The apostle John wrote these words stressing to his readers that by believing that Jesus was the Christ and the Son of God‚ they would receive eternal life. This statement could raise the question‚ is that all that is essential for salvation? One finds that very idea in the teaching of the Mormon Church. However
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The Church in the Middle Ages Notes secular- not subject to or bound by religious rule; not belonging to or living in a monastic or other order. ecclesiastical- relating to the Christian church or clergy imperator Romanorum- Emperor of Rome lingua franca- various languages used as a common language between peoples of diverse speeches Main Idea: The church was a dominant force in the Middle ages due to the disintegration of the Roman Empire and the ability of Christianity to bring people
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Summary Issues in church and sacraments are practical atheism‚ deeply upright‚ deeply crooked‚ putting our faith to work and catholic devotions. Practical Atheism is one who does not believe in God. It came from the Greek word “atheos” which means “without God” late Pope Paul VI labeled this as an insidious wolf in sheep’s clothing because it hides under a mantle of religious faith but worships wealth‚ power and the self. Atheism is out and opens‚ while practical atheism hides the religiosity
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It is commonly known that‚ in theory‚ the United States practices the separation of church and state. But is this really true? We are a country that is based on a large respect for one’s individual preferences. The first amendment of our constitution gives citizens the freedom of religion‚ press‚ and expression‚ stating “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion‚ or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” Our government is supposed to base it’s decisions solely on what is
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