Eastern Orthodox Church Behind the elaborate fresco paintings and splendid architecture‚ Eastern Orthodox Church has played a significant role in the preservation of Christian tradition throughout history. Since the transfer of the imperial capitol of the Roman Empire from Rome to Constantinople‚ the Eastern Orthodox Christianity has evolved into a distinct branch of Christianity (Steeves). As Timothy Ware‚ the author of The Orthodox Church‚ suggests‚ major intellectual‚ cultural‚ and social developments
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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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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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"Said a Christian‚ expostulating with the heathen rulers who were urging forward the persecution: You may "kill us‚ torture us‚ condemn us....Your injustice is the proof that we are innocent....Nor does your cruelty...avail you.." "The oftener we are mown down by you‚ the more in number we grow; the blood of Christ is seed." (Persecution in the First Century) These people were known for their unswerving faith in the One who had come about 30 years ago as the man known as Jesus; the only person who
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The Catholic Church‚ also known as the Roman Catholic Church‚ is the largest Christian church‚ with more than 1.27 billion members worldwide. As one of the oldest religious institutions in the world‚ it has played a prominent role in the history of Western civilisation. Headed by the Pope in Rome its doctrines are summarized in the Nicene Creed. The Catholic Church is notable for its sacred tradition and seven sacraments. The Catholic Church teaches that it is the one true church founded by Jesus
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Church Discipline…. 2 Church Discipline as an Exercise on Mediation Church discipline is one of the hard issues for the church to handle. It tends to disrupt relationships‚ create division‚ drain energy‚ and divert focus from the mission of the church. This is‚ however‚ the last resort that churches have to maintain the unity of the body against a disruptive member’s conduct‚ and to maintain its purity as the body of Christ. The Manual of the Church of the Nazarene expands even further
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Statement of Intent of the Article The intent of the article entitled “The Believers’ Church: A “Natural Resource” Worth Conserving” is to make modern believers aware of the importance of saving certain characteristics of the church for preserving the essentials of salvation for future generations. Summary The subject article is a bold attempt by Jason Duesing to bring attention to the growing indifference that many evangelicals have toward the natural resource of “biblical doctrines that serve
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PERSECUTION IN THE EARLY CHURCH THE TEN PERSECUTIONS OF THE CHURCH Kenneth Glasscock CHHI 520 B16 February 28‚ 2014 Introduction In the book of Matthew 28: 16-20 Jesus Christ give us what is known as the “Great Commission” in this passage of scripture Jesus says I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth! Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father‚ the Son‚ and the Holy
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CHURCH: A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION [pic] [pic] [pic] [pic] An Assignment On Nonprofit organization (Church) Submitted to: MR. MAHMUD ULLAH Professor Department of Marketing University of Dhaka. Submitted by: Mary Akhi Gomes Roll no-77 MBA 9th batch Section – A Department of Marketing Date of submission: 22nd March‚ 2009 University of Dhaka. Introduction: Christianity in the Indian subcontinent
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very broad term used to refer to Christians and churches belonging to the Roman Catholic Church. To be Catholic requires a person to have certain unique‚ beliefs‚ values‚ and traditions that are separate from other people practicing Christianity. The Catholic Church maintains that it has been able to carry on the true tradition of the apostolic church as well and has evolved into a distinctive branch of Christianity throughout the years. The Catholic Church is also a part of an entire subculture
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