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Methodist Church and Human Sexuality

to individuals, families and the social order" ("Human," 2004). The policy statement then goes on to indicate its opposition to ...

Comparing United Methodist to Russian Orthodoxy

"in the sacrament of Confession with a priest" ("The Sacraments, 2010). As with many Protestant sects, the United Methodist Chur...

Religious Freedom Thanks to Rodger Williams

in large part because they wanted to be allowed to practice religion as they saw fit. Given that, its odd to note that the society...

Old Testament Devotionals and Contemporary Interpretations

poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most Mighty, with thy glory and t...

Teachers' Roles in Character Education: Examining the Controversy

ongoing debate about how much and how far the educational system should influence children. Is it appropriate for that system and ...

Christ and Church - Sacraments

The Catholic Catechism explains that the sacraments are the visible signs of the mystery of salvation with salvation being the hid...

Providing Christian Witness is a Multi-Religion Environment

same region (Bilton et al, 2008). In many instances different ethnicities tend to have a traditional association with specific rel...

Life, Experience, and Gospel Labours, 1833, Course Reading Assignment

This 3 page paper gives an example of answers to reading questions about story written by Richard Allen. This paper includes his ...

Communications, Leadership, Church Organization

This paper presents the speaker notes to a twelve-slide power point presentation, khspnotchman.ppt, and pertains to the topic lead...

Justification By Faith

Justification by faith alone is what Paul preached. It was different than what the people had heard before. At the time he wrote t...

Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie

This paper discusses the accomplishments and ministry of Bishop Vashti McKenzie, the first woman to be elected bishop in the longe...

Sacred and Secular Music: Al Green's Path to God

This 8 page paper gives an overview of the position of both secular and sacred music within the African American Church. This pape...

The Fight Against Slavery and the Bible

This paper traces the importance of religion in the fight against slavery. Ironically, although the African Methodist Episcopal C...

Third Sacrament in Christian Initiation

A Sacrament is a Christian rite recognized as of particular importance and significance. Not all denominations recognize the same ...

The Thirteenth Century French Greyhound St Guineforte

Although the tale of St. Guineforte revolved to a large degree around Christian iconography and teachings, it was condemned by the...

Thoughts on Music and Worship

This essay pertains to the debate in Christian churches over what sort of music should be played during services, traditional hymn...

Changes in Missional Strategies

There have been missionaries since the early days of the Christian church. This paper examines the way in which early missionaries...

"Church as Forgiving Community," Summary and Reflection

This essay offers a summary of "The Church as Forgiving Community" by Chad M. Magnuson and Robert D. Enright. The article describe...

Second Council Changes Theology of Church

The Second Vatican Council was announced by Pope John XXIII in January 1959. Meetings began in 1962. This was about 60 years after...

Environmental Problems Colleges Called Upon

Most intelligent, thinking people realize that what some scientists have reported is absolutely true. The climate is definitely ch...

Holy Spirit and Church

Trinity was revealed throughout Scripture. He is an integral part of everything that was done and said. It is through the Spirits ...

The Catholic Church in Nicaragua

some reference to the wars and brutalities that were happening and that had happened since the Sandinistas took power. Each side, ...

An Outsider’s Experience at an Apostolic Pentecost Church

Religion can be one of the biggest defining factors in culture. Some religions are radically different than others even in...

The Response of the Church

more important to protect the reputation of the Church. Bishops around the world have forwarded thousands of accusations the Vatic...

Is There a Wall of Separation Between Church and State

This paper considers this important question. Does the wording in the First Amendment indicate a true wall exists? There are fiv...

Parallels in the Early Church and Contemporary Society

This paper considers the quest for maturity of a Christian, a quest delineated in Roberta C. Bondi's book, To Love as God Loves. ...

Urban Church in Queens

Urban ministers need to remember their primary mission, according to Pastor Etwaru, from the Global Christian Ministries in Queens...

Church of Scientologists International Lawsuit Against Time Warner

teaching and counseling that can cost thousands of dollars. They have hundreds of centers throughout the nation and by all appeara...

Body of Christs and the Church

or more believers are gathered that they are also the body of Christ. This had to be very confusing, and it has led many to questi...

Characteristics of Catechesis in the Roman Catholic Church

was doing the exact opposite of what was being promoted; they were doing what people said would turn kids off of religion and yet,...