Essays on Church Page 10

In the 16th century, a councilor to King Henry VII called Sir Thomas More wrote a book called Utopia, making the look and workings of a functioning society where everyone was elated or content. Utopia is a location where there is no conflict because everyone is content with what they have, a place where necessities…

Sir Thomas More lived during the 16th century in England. He influenced many aspects of politics in Medieval England, including the church. England during this time consisted of people of varying education, social classes, wealth, and influence. However, despite some issues, the culture has influenced many aspects of modern life in England and many parts…

On the 29th of December, Jose Rizal had allegedly written a retraction document. Fr. Balaguer had claimed that Rizal had written this document in front him and Fr. Villaclara had witnessed this also along with another Jesuit priest. The document goes like this: “I declare myself a Catholic and in this religion is I retract…

Despite his transformation from a pious and motivated young king to a tyrant, Henry VIII, who was bestowed the title “Defender of the Faith” by Pope Leo X on October 17, 1521, still holds relevance to this title. Originally recognized for his devotion and loyalty to the Roman Catholic Church, Henry’s agenda shifted over time…

            How did the scattered and hiding congregations of apostolic times become Catholic or universal Christianity? What made it possible? These questions can be answered and traced back to the conversion of Constantine itself. Many historians hail him as a good emperor because of his positive contributions to the Church. Before his reign, the church was…

In the election of May 1928 the Nazi party won 2. 6% of the vote with 12 seats. By September 1930 this had risen to 18. 3% and 107 seats, this increased yet again to 37. 4% and 230 seats by July 1932. This made the Nazis the largest party in the Reichstag. However it…

Illustrate the differences between what we refer to as civilized” societies and those which are “underdeveloped” or “primitive.” To avoid stereotyping, it is important to support every general point with at least three specific examples. Civilization, in a general sense, is a complex form of society that involves the formation of states, subsistence from agriculture,…

Regardless of varying perspectives on the ethics of taking a life, I hold a steadfast belief that no form of killing can ever be rationalized. As an unwavering Catholic, I am duty-bound to adhere to the guidelines set forth in the 10 Commandments, specifically Commandment 5 which unequivocally declares “You Shall Not Kill.” Unfortunately, this…

Loving God and Other Sins As Friedrich Nietzsche, the revolutionary existentialist, once said, “The Christian resolve to find the world evil and ugly has made the world evil and ugly.” William H. Faulkner’s Light in August, a novel in which the various protagonists struggle with Christianity, soils their relationships with the people around them and…

The Movie “ The Boondocks Saints” is nothing short of a guilty pleasure. With its profane nature and crude sense of dull humor, the brilliant film is an example of the style over substance at its finest. This two member Irish Catholic gangster movie is enraged and full of action, that will sure grab anyone’s…