In only a couple of weeks we come to Great Lent‚ the period of fasting‚ prayer‚ and preparation before Christ rises from the dead. In order to prepare for this great event‚ there are a few skills that we as Orthodox Christians must keep in mind. One of these is forgiveness. Jesus’ message about forgiveness is clearly given to us in the bible through the parable of the Prodigal Son. In this story‚ two brothers are promised large inheritances from their father. However‚ while the older brother
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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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John Mark‚ depicts a portrait of Jesus that is striking‚ compelling and focused on Jesus’ miracles and divine Sonship. Which is unlike the other Gospels. Mark wrote for an audience of people who most likely were of Gentile descent and/or Gentile to Christian converts. Recurring themes are woven into Mark’s Gospel writings‚ which include: discipleship‚ the Messianic Secret and the Kingdom of God. Discipleship is one of the many themes intertwined in
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CRB 502 - Revival Zion; An Afro-Christian Religion in Jamaica. Guano‚ Emanuela. Anthropos Institute‚ 1994. Introduction – Afro-Jamaican Religious Variety Afro-Jamaican religions based on a spectrum from a European to African end. Based also on how Christianized the religion is Kumina: Perceived on the “African” end of the spectrum Also defined as least Christianized. Secretive cult in rural areas of St. Thomas and St. Catherines Traits shared with other Afro-American religions:
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maintaining our own character by upholding the image of God. As Christians‚ we must evaluate the culture of today through Scripture and challenge the views of the world we live in. Without detaching from the world‚ we must we must join in God’s redemptive purposes for the different aspects of the culture we live in. Moreover‚ we see God’s grace as he lets those who do not follow Him and those that do serve in preserving His world. Being a Christian means that we must serve His world as well. We are given
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seven sacraments through which Catholics pass in the process of their religious upbringing. According to Catholic doctrine‚ in this sacrament they receive the Holy Spirit and become adult members of the Catholic Church. Confirmation is a rite of initiation in Christian churches‚ normally carried out throughanointing‚ the laying on of hands‚ and prayer‚ for the purpose of bestowing the Gift of the Holy Spirit. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states:[1] Recall then that you have received the spiritual seal
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theory of justice that emphasizes repairing the harm caused or revealed by criminal behavior‚ best accomplished through cooperative processes that include all stakeholders. While it has foundations in the Old and New Testaments‚ it is not just a Christian concept. Restorative justice is indigenous to many cultures around the world and has been practiced for millennia. The principles of restorative justice are simple. Restorative justice recognizes that crime harms people. It does not simply break
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Bibliography: Catherine A. Cory and Michael J. Hollerich‚ The Christian Theological Tradition‚ 3rd ed.‚ (Upper Saddle River‚ N.J.: Prentice Hall‚ 2009‚)‚ 318. Greenwald‚ E.‚ and E. Greenwald. 1868. “The Lutheran Reformation.” In Lutheran Reformation‚ 248-250. N.p.: 1868. American Theological Library Association (ATLA)
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Buchanan‚ John M. "Shared meal." The Christian Century 130‚ no. 20 (October 2‚ 2013): 3. John Buchanan presents his thoughts on the concept of “Shared Meal” by citing the “World Communion Sunday” as a concrete manifestation of various faith denominations to celebrate the Last Supper of Jesus with His disciples. While there is a complete truth that all should be welcomed at the Lord’s Table‚ Buchanan states as well that there is an exclusion of some people at some churches using the so-called “ecclesiastical
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choice‚ however in a Catholic correlation‚ the hosts are rotated every so often. Second‚ a church like mine has a Sunday School time for adults and children year round‚ but Catholics only have classes for kids during the winter months. Third‚ in my christian walk‚ I have a personal relationship with God‚ and I do not use a priest to declare my sins as Catholics
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