Catholicism and Protestantism are the two main denominations in Christianity the same way we have Shia and Sunni in Islam. They comprise two of the largest religions that we know of in the world. Both of the religions are based on the same foundations but at the same time differ in very many ways. One is rich based on tradition and unwaveringness while the other is diverse and modernized. In this paper I shall compare and contrast the two denominations try to see how they relate with each other
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The Doctrine of God What I learned about the Doctrine of God is God’s existence‚ first of all. God existence is definitely taken for granted in the Bible. The writers of the Old and New Testament knew God existed so they thought it pointless to put it in there. Jacobi said‚ “A God capable of proof is no God at all.” So if God had to prove He existed‚ then that would take all of the power out of God Being God. So‚ in the Bible God existing is an understood matter. The arguments for the existence
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The Trinity: The Oneness of God Before I try to explain an infinite God with my finite brain‚ I will bring this verse to mind: Proverbs 3:5-7 states‚ ’’Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him‚ and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil." So‚ with this in mind‚ I will attempt to explain the Trinity. The best way to explain the Trinity is not with a statement‚ but with a
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catholic is on the verge of death‚ a priest will be brought in to administer special rights and holy communion of the sick person/s (Everplans‚ 2018). There are many strict rules of do’s and don’ts about catholic funerals‚ one main don’ts is to never have a catholic funeral on a catholic holy day or celebration. Some of the holy days where a funeral shall not be held on include; holy thursday‚ good friday‚ holy saturday‚ easter sunday‚ all sundays during the period of advent. Catholic Funerals may be
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Methodists Sprinkling‚ pouring‚ immersion or submersion Presbyterians 2) This is to follow Jesus’ instructions to his disciples. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations‚ baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. - Matthew 28:19 Roman Catholic‚ Anglican‚ Methodist and Uniting churches baptise using the
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Eastern Orthodox I. Origin The Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholicism were branches of the same body—the One‚ Holy‚ Catholic and Apostolic Church until 1054 AD‚ which is the date of the first major division and the beginning of “denominations” in Christianity. The Christian Church divided into two Churches‚ East and West. Both Churches believe that they are the original Church established by Jesus Christ and the Apostles‚ and they disapprove each other. The Church in the East added “orthodox”
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Will and Grace Themes William of St. Thierry in his exposition introduces us to the author‚ Paul‚as “a stout hearted champion of God’s glory throughout this whole epistle‚ who defended it with apostolic authority and prudence against the jews; The holy fathers defended it against heretics‚ to acquire a disposition of total humility and to achieve purity of devotion. He states‚ “ There is no piety without thanksgiving and no thanksgiving without an acknowledgement of grace. Blessed are the poor in
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been returned to believers‚ but it serves not only a religious purpose. Concerts of organ music‚ religious music concerts of world-famous composers are held here‚ one-actor theatre performances are staged and sketches are played. The Church of the Holy
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accomplished by each member of the Trinity. When we acknowledge this‚ we witness that although the members of the Trinity function collectively in perfect harmony‚ each possesses unique roles. During the account of creation we see that each member of the Trinity was active‚ God the Father speaking the universe into existence‚ the Son carrying out the work of creation and the Holy Spirit supporting it or manifesting God’s presence over the creation. The Trinity moves also in redemption‚ the Father
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Addis Ababa The site of Addis Ababa was chosen by Empress Taytu Betul and the city was founded in 1886 by her husband‚ Emperor Menelik II. The name of the city Addis Ababa (ኣዲስ ኣበባ) was taken from parts of the city called hora Finfinnee ("hot springs") in Oromo[citation needed]. Another Oromo name of the city is Sheger. Menelik‚ as initially a King of the Shewa province‚ had found Mount Entoto a useful base for military operations in the south of his realm‚ and in 1879 visited the reputed ruins
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