Father Solanus Casey played an important role in many people's lives. He believed that living a good life meant living a life of service, love, prayer, sacrifice, and worship. He also believed that self-sacrifice was imperative to a good relationship with God. His dedication to God leads to the ass...

Many people in history have made a very big impact on their culture, times, and/or religion. One that stands out is John Calvin. He had a really huge influence during his time-the early-to-middle sixteenth century. Calvin devoted almost his whole life to promoting Protestantism, and he made a b...

John Calvin: A Sixteenth Century Portrait by William J. Bouwsma, is the life story of one of the greatest Christians ever. This book takes place from 1509 to 1564. Bouwsma tells about his life and theology. John Calvin was born in Noyon, France on July 10,1509. He originally was educated to be a p...

The evidence for the life of Jesus Christ is almost entirely restricted to the four Gospels as found in the Holy Bible. According to Timothy George, Jesus was born "shortly before the death of King Herod the Great in 4 B.C.E.," although the exact date has not been determined (2003, 45). He...

Hippolytus of Rome was one of the most prominent 3rd-century theologians in the Christian Church in Rome. He was born in 170 C.E. and died in 235 C.E. in Sardinia. Even though the exact place of his birth is unknown, it can be inferred that he was indeed probably born in Rome or is of Eastern descen...

Hippolytus of Rome was one of the most prominent 3rd-century theologians in the Christian Church in Rome. He was born in 170 C.E. and died in 235 C.E. in Sardinia. Even though the exact place of his birth is unknown, it can be inferred that he was indeed probably born in Rome or is of Eastern descen...

Breath of God "I'll be the breath of God, and show them the one that means the most to me. They'll see the face of love, being bought by the very One who died upon the tree.." -Breath of God In this song, Shane Barnard captures the unfairness that Jesus took when He ...

Jesus, who is God, took the form of a man to take away the sins of Christians. John 3:16 says; "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." Jesus claimed to be Lord, and was Lord. He was the ultimate sacrifice, f...

I am attempting to write one coherent essay discussing questions three and two. I propose to first characterize the opposing views of the savior in Gnosticism and in Orthodoxy. Secondly, I will compare the Valentinian and classic Gnostics in how they differ and how the Gospel of Truth exemplifi...

"Constantine the Great" World Civilizations I Throughout time there have been pivotal men and women who have made significant marks in history that may be considered indelible. One of these men, Constantine the Great, more formally known as, Caesar Flavius Constantinus Pius Felix I...

Puritan Story 4 months ago our ship left port in England for the New World. My family was anxious to explore the new land and focus more on our religious beliefs freely without government intervention. We had no idea what we would endure on this ship. Hardship struck us hard 1 month and 6 days i...

Constantine was born at Naissus in the province of Moesia Superior on February 27, 272 or 273. Constantius, Constantine's father, was a military officer. Constantine's mother's name was Helena and was known to be a humble person. Throughout his life, Constantine proved himself to the ...

Shakespeare's Christian View William Shakespeare's play, King Lear, draws much attention from philosophers. The debate is about whether or not the last seventy lines of the play deal with a Christian view or as a cosmological theme. Shakespeare's dialect through the play suggests th...

James Agee was born in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1909, the son of a postal worker who was killed in an automobile accident. The loss of his father marked James Agee both short term and long term(James Agee p.30). Thirty years later it would form the basis of the novel which is the cornerstone of his f...

In our world today there are many different religions, Christianity being the most widely spread of them all. In Christianity there are numerous numbers of denominations all claiming to believe in the same god, but having different stances on certain issues. Each denomination stands firm on the ...

Defining the trinity The trinity is a big debate these days. But you and I know the truth, don't we. Anyway my essay paper will be about the truth of the trinity. I will cover the person of the trinity and how it's one. We will also learn the distinct activities, they're shearing,...

Introduction My great aunt was a fascinating woman. She was raised in Canadian by English parents, married and immigrated to the United States. She understood French and English and was fluent in several different languages. She attended services, in places of worship, all over. She chose to p...

A River Runs Through It Norman and Pauls relationship is one that is unique and has many hidden feelings. They can look at each other and without saying a word, know what the other is thinking. The friendship between these two is so strong and can withstand anything that tries to disturb it...

"Black Robe" In "Black Robe" there was a difference in colonial relations between the French and Native Americans concerning Christianity. The Native Americans had mixed feelings about the Christianity being both good and bad. When Chomina died he did not want to be baptized ...

Stephen Dedalus Escaping from Catholicism to Express Himself As a Young Man Stephen, relying on his "...night prayers..." began to identify himself with his surroundings. His strength was his prayers. Only "...God understood what all the people who prayed said...". Stephe...

Q. – How come god let all those people die? A. – When god made the earth he was please with it. It was a beautiful place and there was not death in it. But when Adam sinned, all kinds of evil entered the world including death. (1 Corinthians 15:21-22) The reason that all those people di...

There are no absolutes, no clear-cut black and white answers, no accurate gauge for justice - right and wrong - no real way to a world beyond physical death. This is the thinking of our age, an age of confusion. People hunger for answers but find only more questions. Christians are unsure of their...

Jesus was considered the greatest man who ever lived. A carpenter's son with no wealth and little education, he stands as the dominant figure of Western Civilization and towers over all world history (web 1). The explanation for his execution has been discussed for a very long time....

Jesus was considered the greatest man who ever lived. A carpenter's son with no wealth and little education, he stands as the dominant figure of Western Civilization and towers over all world history (web 1). The explanation for his execution has been discussed for a very long time....

Jesus was considered the greatest man who ever lived. A carpenter's son with no wealth and little education, he stands as the dominant figure of Western Civilization and towers over all world history (web 1). The explanation for his execution has been discussed for a very long time. The...