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Articles related to "Christianity"
Christianity 101 According to Adherents.com, over 2 billion people worldwide identify themselves with Christianity, but what do these "Christians" believe? christianity • basics of christianity • what is a christian • what is christianity • christianity 101
Balkan Faith: Crypto-Christianity Crypto-Christianity in the Balkans was a "dual faith" that Christians practiced under Ottoman rule. crypto-christianity • ottomans • balkans • southeastern europe • islam
Is Christianity Based on Paganism? Is Christianity based on pagan beliefs and rituals? Did the authors of the Bible, especially the New Testament, draw from pagan myths and ancient fables? pagan christianity • christianity based on pagan beliefs and rituals • pagan roots of christianity • christianity is a pagan religion • correlation between paganism and christianity
Mithras and Christ Some say Christianity came from Mithraism along with every major Christian doctrine, such as the virgin birth of Jesus and his resurrection. Is this true? mithraism and christianity • mithras christ • mithras jesus • mithraism inspired christianity • christianity came from mithraism
Intolerance in Christianity Christians are not always tolerant of other sects. Does being a Christian have to mean rejecting people of differing faiths? religious intolerance • the catholic church • catholicism • jews • the renaissance
The Role of Women in Early Irish Christianity: Part 1 This is a brief article discussing the conversion of and role of women in early Irish Christianity. christianity • patrick • celtic • brigid • ireland
The Role of Women in Early Irish Christianity: Part 2 This is a brief discussion of several key women in the development of early Irish Christianity, particularly St. Brigid and St. Darerca. irish • christianity • brigid • saint • women
What is Metaphysical Christianity A metaphysical explaination of God in us. spirit • god • metaphysical • christian • jesus
Why Judaism Rejects Christianity II Part 2 of why Judaism rejects the Christian view of the Messiah. jesus • reject • virgin birth • pope • pagonism
Acts of the Spirit! The power of the graphic novel is unlimited. Modern novels have captured grand themes. This is only one. jesus • resurrection • god • head press • joseph
All Pray to One God Eastern religions believe that all pray to the same God. Westerners don't understand this, and as a result, peace is incomprehensible. god • muslim • christianity • east • west
Ecclesiastical Slavic View of Sex Chapter 1 of "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs" describes the ecclesiastical view of sexuality. sex • sexuality • slavs • slavic • orthodox
Execution, Afghanistan Afghani man converts to Christianity and will possibly face the death penalty. Islamic law, the Sharia, forbids the worship or practice of Christianity among the Islamic people. President Karzia must convince the Judiciary board of Muslim fundamentalist conservatives to consider this decision in light of the current situation as Christianity has become an ally to these people. Or, has the U.S., in fact, become too involved in a situation beyond its control? execution • muslim • christianity • afghanistan • sunni
Jesus Was Aboriginal The Christ poll I ran was misleading - Jesus' appearance is irrelevant to his African ethnicity, and to his politics - aboriginal activism against colonial oppression. black jesus • black christ • african jesus • aboriginal christianity • christian aboriginal
Reasons to Reject Atheism Many critics of Christianity stubbornly cling to the notion that there is no God. This article takes a look at why atheism is unworkable and unprovable. atheism • god • christianity • human • nature
Religion and control Religion is often used to excuse conflict. So in a multicultural society should it be controlled by the state? religion • conflict • tolerance • control • terrorism
The Case for a Divine Cause The Bible begins with a simple declaration: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1) No other part of the Bible is as hotly contested. cosmological • universe • god • creator • evolution
What Is a Christian? One of the questions sure to draw a wide range of impassioned opinions is this one: What exactly is a "Christian"? christian • what is a christian • what christians believe • christianity • faith
What is a Pharaoh? Definition of the glossary term Pharaoh pharaoh • egypt • horus • christianity • islam
What is alternative? What is the difference between an alternative religion or path and one that is not alternative? alternative • religion • spirituality • what is • cult
What is Truth? Perhaps the most controversial aspect to Christianity is its claim to exclusive Truth. It is a claim that dates back to Jesus, but is it warranted? truth • christ • pilate • jesus • christianity
"They Cut Themselves with Cruel Kimes" This article describes a few British writers like Charles Dickens who mocked the missionary movement to Africa. charles dickens • savage • missionary • civilize • british
A Hitch-hiker's Christmas Hitching around Switzerland on the eve of the 24th, brought to light some interesting paradoxes about this time of year I've long been aware of. Why is it, that at this special time of honouring love and caring, the teachings of Christ, there is so much loneliness and heartache? Find here some musings on Christendom from the hitch-hikers perspective ... christmas • christianity • christians • easter • hitch-hiking
Bulgaria -Children's Camp 1999 Children in Bulgaria benefit from the summer camps organized by Mission Without Borders bulgaria • children • summer camp • orphans • christianity
Christian Education and Culture Education and culture as it is reflected by Christianity education • culture • christianity • society • wisdom
Christians from Both Sides, -ee and -er He a hitch-hikee, her a hitch-hiker, the both of them Christians, yet so very very different in the stories they have to tell. Let me present to you Edwin T. Dahlberg and Laurel Lee, in this the most Christian of months. christianity • laurel lee • edwin t. dahlberg • hitchhiker • hitch-hiker
Edwin's Lasting Legacy
King Edwin of Northumbria gave us many things, including the beauty of York and Edinburgh. He also brought peace to the north, which hadn't seen such peace in a long time. edwin • northumbria • edinburgh • york • cadwalla
Glastonbury: More Christian "Borrowing"
Glastonbury Abbey is another example of the Christian practice of "borrowing" places and traditions from other peoples and othe religions. glastonbury abbey • christianity in britain • anglo-saxon britian • ancient british history
Lucy's Weekend in "Jail": Thoughts on Birth Control How Lucy, the cat, spent a weekend at the pound and provoked family discussions about birth control and the value of women and children. roman catholic church • birth control • christianity • pets • pet
Maybe We're Getting Somewhere Making the decision to compromise and join a church christianity • joining a church • presbyterian church
Maybe We're Getting Somewhere Making the decision to compromise and join a church christianity • joining a church • presbyterian church
Orthodox Christian Iconography The article explains the iconography of the Orthodox Church. icons • painting • prayer • transcendence • church
Orthodoxy - Catholic or Protestant? People sometimes ask whether Orthodoxy is Catholic or Protestant, but most Orthodox Christians would say Roman Catholics and Protestants are closer to each other than either is to Orthodox Christianity. orthodox • church • christianity • protestant • catholic
Questions We Are Asked Three questions Catholics are asked: "Why do you pray to Mary instead of God?" "Do you believe that Jesus is the Savior?" and "What is the scriptural basis for Purgatory?" roman catholic church • catholicism • protestants • questions • christian
Redefining Relative Truth Postmodernism often equals the relativity of truth. Find out how this can be true in a Christian context. Make sure you read the quote. relativity • relative • jesus • god • christianity
Religion and The Human Factor A weekly meditation to stimulate thoughts and hearts toward opening to Jesus Christ. This meditation is about religion and the human factor that persuades and blinds many to the community of faith. religion • christianity • church • jesus christ
Simple Complexity Why words sometimes need to be used like a paintbrush. postmodern • modern • god • christianity • jesus
The Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas This is a brief discussion of one of the more poignant martyrdom stories of the early Christian period, that of Perpetua and Felicitas. This is part 1 of 2. Citations available on request. martyrdom • early christianity • rome • perpetua • felicitas
The Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas Pt. 2 This is a follow up to last week's article on the martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas. It goes into later interpretations/ reinterpretations of their story, as well as the relationship between the martyrdom story and their society. Cites available on request. christianity • martyrdom • asceticism • women • rome
The Natives, Religion, and Jesus John W. Friesen argues that Aboriginal Spirituality and Christianity are "Closer Than You Think." canadian literature • religion • christianity • aboriginal spirituality • detselig
The Spiritual Significance of Trees A look at trees and their symbolic meaning with in some of the worlds religions. trees • baha'i • bahai • hinduism • christianity
The Virtue of Justice Part of the "Theology for the Laity" series by Fr. Paul Duffner, Director of the Rosary Center justice • rights • obligations • catholicism • christianity
Thinking in Story: Preaching in a Post-literate Age This article is a review of a book by Dr. Richard Jensen, Preaching in a Post-literate Age. story • christianity • preaching • homiletics • protestant
Where are we going? Orthodox Christianity in Albania and South Africa, and one's personal relationship with God. orthodox • christianity • orthodoxy • church • faith
Angels, Icons & Religious Imagery How were angels depicted in early Christian art? Why were they used on icons from Byzantine Egypt? early medieal art • medieval art • christianity in byzantine egypt • christianity • icon
Pope's Baptism of Muslim Misleads 7 people were baptized by the Pope, but only the so-called Muslim was named. Are the other 6 less important? Why not headline the priests that convert to Islam as well? converts to islam • converts to christianity • converts to catholicism • priests accepting islam • prominent muslim converts to christianity
St Seiriol and Penmon Priory Seiriol left a life of privilege as a member of the Welsh royal family to become a hermit on a remote island. His fame spread far beyond his humble hermit's cell. st seiriol • medieval welsh hermit • welsh royal family • foundation of penmon priory • beginnings of christianity in wales
Fall Enthrall… Season of the tightwad… Apples, pumpkins, tomatoes, corn, squash, cucumbers… Here are some innovative ideas on how to save, and work the season’s blessings and abundance, as well as ideas that help to make it all fun. Come inside and join me as we discuss some tightwad temptations that taste yummy to tightwad tots young and old. Also inside this week’s <b>”Cheap Meal,”</b> and “Tip From a Friend.” See you inside! tightwad • tightwaddery • cheap • cheap meal • frugal
A Background on Albania Albania is a little-known formerly communist country in the Balkans with a unique culture and an ancient and often tragic history dating back to one thousand BC. albania • eastern europe • the balkans • king zog • enver hoxha
AKA Lost A review of Jim Henderson's book currently published as "Evangelism without Additives" which addresses finding creative ways to connect with the people Jesus misses most. lost • aka • evangelism • additives • jim henderson |
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