the scriptures and become fluent in Greek. Therefore‚ could justify why he was able to develop a well-rounded and disciplined theology from the Alexandrians‚ mainly Clement and Origen. He also received instruction from St. Alexander of Alexandria‚ Bishop of Alexandria‚ who was an Origenist himself. Athanasius’s parents died and left him in charge of raising his sister. He sold most of his inheritance and left his sister in the care of the nuns. Athanasius intensely committed to the Christian faith
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a vocation to the priesthood. * 1942 He was ordained priest‚ and returned to El Salvador in 1944. He was a parish priest and also wrote in the diocesan newspaper. He was known as a quiet‚ conservative man. He became auxiliary bishop of El Salvador in 1970 and bishop of a rural parish in 1974. * 1977 He was made Archbishop of El Salvador‚ a ’safe’ appointment‚ someone who would maintain the status quo. Within three weeks this had changed. The Church was entering into a time of persecution
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To value one’s own emotions too highly and to forget that others’ emotions should be acknowledged is a natural human tendency. Mr. Conrado Arabia portrays this tendency. In Bienvenido N. Santos’ “The Transfer”‚ we see how the turn of events make him realize that Father Simplicio Ruivivar is not just their parish priest – he is also human and‚ just like any other human‚ he yearns for love‚ understanding and attention. The first part of the story‚ which consists mostly of descriptive paragraphs‚
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The Great Schism saw two‚ even three individuals claiming to be the Pope‚ and the Council of Constance in the early fifteenth century saw a power struggle between Bishops and Pope. Combined‚ they hindered Papal government and harmed the reputation of the Church in the eyes of the laity. They led early sixteenth century popes to resist reform and bolster their own position by using their spiritual power‚ along with
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Eastern Orthodoxy Through Uneducated Eyes A Review of Donald Fairbairn’s "Eastern Orthodoxy Through Western Eyes" "Our calling is not to blaze a trail‚ for Christ has done that for us. Rather‚ our task is to join the many who have walked and are walking the path‚ to follow the footprints leading to eternity and to God." -Donald Fairbairn In Donald Fairbairn’s "Eastern Orthodoxy Through Western Eyes"‚ Fairbairn takes the basic beliefs of Orthodoxy and explains them from a Western
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cOURSE: ISSUES IN EARLY 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
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Francis studied at these universities by his father’s request but he secretly study theology for himself. Saint Francis for years hoped to become a priest but never did until he received a sign from God. Before this Saint Francis was told by his local bishop that there would always be a spot for Saint Francis in the diocese (Catholic Online p.2). Another reason he waited so long was because he did not want to push his will on God (Catholic Online p.2). Finally Saint Francis got his sign from God while
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famous periods in art history‚ the Renaissance‚ the Papacy was at its most powerful point in history. During this time‚ those with money who commission artists to prove that they are above others and that they give plenty to the Church. Popes and bishops themselves who try to prove themselves the most powerful by paying artists to show their wealth; some of the most famous and influential pieces of art you see today are all because of them. In 1506‚ Pope Julius II hired many artists and architects
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annexed from primitive Celts in a pragmatic ploy to shepherd the heathen flocks towards enlightenment. Unfortunately‚ the Christmas festivities remained corrupted by a plethora of Pagan practices. God the Almighty was betrayed by weak minded Anglican bishops‚ cowards who would not impose Holy law upon the masses. As time passed‚ Christmas became ever more depraved‚ even good Christian folk were corrupted by folklore and all of England knew the shame that follows false ceremony. The day of judgement would
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Marquez characterizes the town as the novel’s most corrupt regime through the inevitable death of his protagonist‚ Santiago Nasar. In defense of his socialist beliefs and Marxist ideals‚ Gabriel García Marquez creates a capitalist villain in the town’s bishop to illustrate the unjust hegemonic nature of the Catholic Church with respect to its treatment of the townspeople. Marquez posits the idea that although it had humble beginnings during the time of Christ‚ the Church has grown to be the most influential
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