Teens reflect a culture all of their own within American society. The language that they speak, music that they listen to, and many aspects of their lives differ from that of past generations (Linehan 3). Therefore, many people of older generations tend to make judgments and assumptions about teenagers. These assumptions are typically based on …
And Conservative ChristiansThe views of Plato back in Ancient Greece and that of conservativeChristians today about education for children have surprisingly similar views. Plato thought it to be most beneficial for children, if their learning consistedof music and poetry to shape the soul, and of physical training to shape thebody. However, only stories that were …
Roots Of Our FaithAs Christians, Why Do We Need The Old Testament When We Have Roots of Our FaithAs Christians, why do we need the Old Testament when we have the New Testament?This is a question often asked in modern day Christianity. This is also the question which seems to provoke the writing of The …
IntroductionWith the advancements in the study of social sciences, there has been a somewhat parallel growth of cults which though have their foundations in the original Bible and the Christian teachings, yet one may observe that the majority of the present day cults not only deny the essential doctrines, they openly emphasize and present their …
CathedralsThroughout the centuries, beautiful Medieval cathedrals have been towering above every building and till this day, still survive with their astonishing appearance. Their structure resemble the power and glory of heavens. Today, they are known as “prayers in stone” because they are respected as holy places. Taking literally hundreds of years to build these great …
According to Christianity, the attributes of God can be organized into two categories: Physical and ethical or moral. Some terms address Gods transcendence of physical ideology, others address Gods Devine intellect and will. There are a multitude of terms from which to choose when labeling the attributes of God. Therefore, this paper will only deal …
Oscar RomeropicOscar Romero was looked up to for what he did for that country especiallythe poor. Oscar Romero was killed for his country and for everything thathe stood for he told his country all about the government and the terriblethings that were going on. Oscar Romero would do so many things to help thepoor and …
The Christian Church in the Middle Ages played a significant role in society. Unfortunately though, the church is often regarded as the capital of corruption, evil, and worldliness. Today, so many people depict the medieval church as being led by materialistic popes, devouring tithes from poverty-stricken peasants, having various illegitimate children, and granting indulgences for …
The Crusades first began in 1096 and ended in the late 13th century. The term Crusade originally meant that the European’s would use all their efforts to regain the power from the Muslims. They wanted to retake the city of Jerusalem, which was holy to Christians because that’s where the crucifixion of Jesus Christ occurred. …
Religions across the globe have their own distinctive rites and rituals, idols, traditions, and values. Each have in common a desire to explain something unexplainable by common wisdom, or attributing some aspect of life to some higher power. Many religions have at their heart etiological stories, which explain some sort of natural phenomenon through the …
Christianity”Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in thename of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them toobserve all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, evento the end of the age.”1 A simple directive spoken by God himself through …
Through out time, history has had a tendency to repeat it self. It has done so in good means as well as bad. People learn from the past and apply it to their every day lives. Although people try to do the right thing and not follow mistakes that have been already made, they just …
Christian Science is the belief that a person can be healed of their sickness or injury through faith and prayer. Christian Scientists do not resort to traditional medicine for treatment of illnesses, instead they believe faith in God and the use of prayer can heal the sick. Mary Baker Eddy founded the Church of Christ, …
Did Christians cause the fall of one of the greatest empires ever in the history of the world? How could Christians do that? Questions that need answers are How was Rome built? Why were Christians persecuted? What the Christians did to the country and the culture. Starting off, how was Rome built and what was …
Since September 11, the Muslim communities have been under siege by the media and the entire world. We have seen how the miss conceptions of Muslims have spread all over the media. As a Christian I begin to think that they should be treated as normal people. “When a radical fundamentalist, start a sect with …
“And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward”I have a confession to make: I have been Catholic all my life and Ihave never fully read the bibile. Unbeleiveable considering I went to Catholic School from kindergarten to eighth grade! I have followed my religion my own way. I believe God and I are close, …
Galatians was probably written between 49-56 A.D., by Paul, as it is shown in the very first verse. Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a vigorous attack against the gospel of works and a defense of the gospel of faith. When Paul attended the Jerusalem Conference in 48 or 49, a decision was made that …
Why it is Your Choice, and Why Christianity Was Wrong in the Past Contraception is defined by Webster’s II New Riverside Dictionary as “the prevention of conception. ” Its synonym is “birth control”; defined as “the avoidance of unwanted pregnancies by preventing fertilization by the use of contraceptives or continence. ” It is argued that …
Christianity first comes to the forefront of society in the first three centuries A.D. It does this though under extreme duress, as any person who claimed to be a Christian faced persecution at the hands of the Roman emperors. It wasn’t until 313 AD, under the Emperor Constantine, that Christianity was officially recognized as an …
Christianity is a religion in which events are claimed to have occured but which can never be proved. Those who practice it live by different morals than are preached by the most holy texts. It is an institution in which the most holy scripture is contradictory, and wherein the supreme being, by the very definition, …
In this paper I will be discussing the treatment of Wicca, Witchcraft, by the Christian religion, since day one. First I will give a brief description of the religions. In the next paragraph I will give a brief history lesson, then I will get into the nitty-gritty. In the next few paragraphs, I will discuss …
Similarities and Differences between Christianity and Islam The Muslim and Christian religions are two religions that share many concepts and beliefs while at the same time having major differences in some areas of faith. The Islamic religion was influenced in part by Christianity but developed into a very different practice with its own unique rituals, …
To the people that want to believe in Christianity, God is the sole Supreme Being who is worshipped as the controller of some part of the universe or some aspect of life in the world. He is a spirit that is eternal and unchangeable. Within his being are wisdom, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth. Christians …
The Biblical Basis For Christian Education In my opinion I feel that the biblical basis of educational ministries are four basic ideas that teaching should be seen as a light of the world, it should bring out old as well as new feelings in people, be an example to all mankind, and be followed always. …
