Luther's and Calvin's reforming insights The early 1500's was a time of radical protest within the Church. The search for truth and the desire to escape the corruption of the popes and priests lead to the reformation movement. Luther and Calvin were two of the main reformers. We w...

When you think of persecution, what comes to the forefront of your mind? Are you reminded of those who have been murdered mercilessly for the name of Christ? I think any of us, once we knew what the early church experienced--and, indeed, what Christians in other parts of the world are experiencing n...

The bible states many different opinions and "facts" on predestination. I say "facts" because that is what one is led to believe that the bible teaches. In one area the bible says that a certain number was chosen at the start and that the number will neither increase nor decre...

Biblical Foundations for Small Group Ministry in the Church We live and move and function in the midst of a fallen world, but there is hope for a little slice of heaven right in our midst if we will pursue the model for community that God has given us in His word. The Bible portrays numerous ins...

The possible removal of the Ten Commandment displays may be the worst thing to happen to our country. In the past few years there have been too many issues about why certain words of God are included in purely governmental type documents and, such as this case on displays. When these documents we...

The Wife of Bath's Prologue is different from the Tale in that it is an autobiographical debate with members of the clergy. Dame Allison, the Wife of Bath, lives in a time where oppressive customs are enforced upon women. In the Prologue she stresses her own overbearing evaluation of the positi...

There are so many religions in today's society, especially in the United States. One has a choice of being an Atheist, Baptist, Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu, Methodist, New Age, Pentecostal, or any other form of religious order of his/her preference. People lead spiritual lives and have their ow...

A theater is a building, a structure, or a space in which dramatic performances take place. In its broadest sense, theater can be defined as including everything connected with dramatic arts - the play itself, the stage with its scenery and lighting, makeup, costumes, acting, and actors. Theaters ha...

The twenties had many vogue and unsteady changes. Such as The Scopes "Monkey" Trial had a big social, judicial and religious effects on Americans living during the twenties. During the Twenties, the Scopes Trial had a radical social effect on Americans. The trial had been moved to the cour...

Equal Rights For All A constitutional ban on gay marriage is "a declaration of war against gay America" (Bumiller). It is an act of discrimination and intolerance solely based on religious perspectives. Allowing gays and lesbians the same rights as everyone else does nothing to harm or ...

Christianity is a fascinating world religion that grows in importance everyday. There are many things about this faith that interests people around the world. For example, the history, philosophy and its relevance in today's society makes the religion fascinating. When did this interesting beli...

If ever a question should be raised regarding Christian principles being taught in public schools, the definite answer should be "No." If Christian principles were taught via the Bible, it would exclude other religions, force Christianity upon students, and it would also violate your rig...

I live... For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance And the good that I can do. -Elizabeth Cady Stanton Many philosophers interpret and approach religion in various ways. Some arrive at their theories by logic, others experim...

I am going to talk about the purposes of the Old and New Testament and how the Bible is not a good source for anti abortionist. First off, a great deal of confusion in the world today is caused by the general lack of knowledge about the purpose and the intent of the two major divisions of the Bible...

Marriage is a three-ring circus: engagement ring, wedding ring, and suffering. -- Anonymous It is important that we realize that religion is just like people, they are different, in that we must realize that it is not "normal" for us however it is life to others. In this paper I will discu...

Literature and art have led a close and mutually influential relationship through the ages. Literary works have influenced a predominant majority of artists from the great to the lesser and common. Michelangelo is considered by many as the greatest artist of the Renaissance and one who was also grea...

At the conclusion of a demanding journey across the Atlantic the Pilgrims, afraid of a possible mutiny between the London and Leyden passengers, drew up the Mayflower Compact before setting foot on land to establish a covenant that would set forth guidelines for a strong government. The Mayflower ...

Gnostics & Orthodox Christians "It is not permitted for a woman to speak in the church, nor is it permitted for her to teach, nor baptize, nor to offer the eucharist, nor to claim for herself a share in any masculine function-least of all, in priestly office" (p.155). In the beginning of Ch...

Redefining Old Puritan Roots Puritanism is a pure way of living under the Word of God. Puritanism has gradually evolved from the original roots it encompassed more than 400 years ago. The process of this evolution can be seen by studying the history of change in societies through works by Americ...

Believe in Nothing The depiction of Jesus we see all around us. We see him in books, we see him in churches. We see him on the internet, we see him on television. We see what is an assumption of Jesus' appearance. One man made a guess of what Jesus looks like based on the appearance of an averag...

The question this paper is trying to answer is how to help people while they were in distress. Helping people in distress states, "an act governed by ethical norms and precepts taught to children at home, in school, and church." Internalization of these standards is different personality studies s...

Religion is a great thing if you don't abuse it. Personally I think that religion is awesome. Some people think that it's a load of crap but not me. One thing I love about living in the United States is that we have freedom of religion and people can't take that from us. To some people religion is ...

It has been over four centuries, since the beginning of the Protestant religion took place in America. Martin Luther, finding himself angry with the Catholic Church and wanting to break away from the restrictions and false beliefs planted inside many mines, started to define his own, new religion o...

It has been over four centuries, since the beginning of the Protestant religion took place in America. Martin Luther, finding himself angry with the Catholic Church and wanting to break away from the restrictions and false beliefs planted inside many mines, started to define his own, new religion o...

Is the Doctrine of the Trinity Necessary?Trinity is defined as the union of three divine persons (or hypostases), the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in one divinity, so that all the three are one God as to substance, but three Persons (or hypostases as to individuality)."Many might find the whole doc...