Category: Christianity
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Christianity: Origin and Adaptation
Table of Contents Introduction Origin of Christianity Adaptation of Christianity over the Years Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Christianity is studied as a monotheistic religion with many followers in almost every corner of the globe. Its doctrines differ significantly from those of other leading faiths, such as Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Its success is attributable to…
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Aspects of Christianity and Suffering
Introduction Every system of religious belief seeks to explain and justify the role of pain in human lives. One of the common factors that unite all people regardless of race or creed is our subjective experience of both physical and psychological suffering. We all feel the aches of illness, hunger, sadness, or plain inadequacy. Some…
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The Role of a Christian Chaplain as a Counselor
Table of Contents Introduction The Importance of a Military Chaplain Conclusion References Introduction The military chaplain is vital in the armed forces, providing army personnel with guidance and counseling, performing rites, and attending to their spirituality. Furthermore, a military chaplain is obliged to support anyone seeking it, disregarding a person’s denomination. While Christian chaplains do…
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Reflection on God’s Work: Psychology and Christianity
One of the central themes in Christian literature has been the relationship between theology and psychology. Though there are some differing in theological reflection and psychological reflection, yet slightly have some similar take. Theological reflection stresses on the relationship of God and the world in creation and salvation while psychological reflection stresses the world through…
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Indian Boarding Schools from Christian Missionary’s Perspective
The transformation of Tom Torlino reflects the righteous assimilation with American culture. Carlisle Boarding School, where he was studying, was a place highlighting Protestantism and ensuring the development of traditional American values within the representatives of the indigenous culture. The person in the picture accepted the Christianity ideas, following the path of cultural assimilation, and…
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Experiences of Christians in the Centuries After Its Founding
In his book Octavius published in 197 AD, Minucius Felix describes a Christian rite mistaken for a cannibalistic ritual, whereby the partakers allegedly butcher an infant, drink its blood and devour its limbs. It was understood through this ritual cannibalism and “by this victim, they are pledged together.” By “they,” Felix is referring to Christians.…
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Christianity and Islam: The Central Ideas
Religion is a complex aggregate concept that includes particular mythology, a system of dogmas, cult and ritual actions, socialized religious institutions, and specific forms of relationship between believers and a religious organization. For each religion, all these moments have their specific semantic content, history of origin and further existence, and unique refraction each time through…
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American Church History: The Rise of American Christian Fundamentalism
Table of Contents American Christian Fundamentalism Christian Reactions to Evolution Theory The emergence of Higher Criticism in the Bible The Social Gospel The Scope Trial Bibliography American Christian Fundamentalism The term “American Christian Fundamentalism” refers to a movement that arose in America in the 19th C to counter theological objectives aimed at reforming traditional Christian…
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Chapter 4 of “Christianity as a World Religion” by Kim & Kim
In chapter 4 of Christianity as a World Religion, the author writes about the history of the development of Christianity in Europe. At the beginning of the chapter, the author references history, talking about Christianity’s birth and the Roman Empire’s period. In the chapter, the author also describes the history of Christianity in individual churches…
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Why Christian Education Has Declined in American Schools
Table of Contents Introduction A Decline in Christian Education Religious Tolerance Increase in Secular Education The Clash between Religion and Science Embracing the Internet in Learning Politics and Christianity The Decline of Churches Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Christians believe that their morals and teaching ought to be taught and passed to the next generation. Therefore, they…