Articles related to "Heretics"



Late Summer Perennials, a heretic view
Late Summer gardens are my least favourite gardening scenes. Am I an Heretic? Photos of the borders and individual photos accompany this article to prove me wrong!
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The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent
Historical novel about Colonial American family life around the time of the Salem Trials written by the ancestor of a condemned witch.
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The Mountain Goats: Heretic Pride
On their latest album, The Mountain Goats have forged a tightly knit collection of new tracks that oscillate around familiar themes.
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Cathar Connections to Gnosticism: Part: 1
This is a brief introduction to the Cathar heresy and its possible origins in the Gnosticism of the Early Christian Era. Citations are available upon request.
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Review: Hexen 2 - Part 2
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Review: Hexen 2 -- Part 1
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Medieval Witches
Medieval witches were more unusual than many may think. But once the witchcrazes took hold, they swept through Europe with a vengeance.
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The Witches of Zugarramurdi
In the 1600s, this Basque village's population was terrorized by the Inquisition, hysteria and charges of witchcraft. Pierre de Lancre presided over the persecution.
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The Mountain Goats: Satanic Messiah EP
Satanic Messiah, the latest EP from The Mountain Goats is a near perfect collection of four jewel box-like tracks, each a fully realized world with a guiding narrative.
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Fractured Canterbury Tales
Fractured Canterbury Tales. Read, choose your favorite and them take them to the poll!
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Passion of the Christian: Literal Thinking and Violence Portrayed
A commentary on the new Mel Gibson film, The Passion of the Christ.
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Burning Wyclif by Thom Satterlee
Thom Satterlee's linking narrative Burning Wyclif won the 2006 Walt McDonald First Book prize, and is probably the best book to come out this year.
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The Gospel of Thomas
Figuring out if the Gospel of Thomas should be included with the Gospels of the Christian Bible.
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The Infallibility Act of the Pope
Exploring the beginnings and truth behind the Infallibility Act of Pope Pius IX.
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The Lollards
England like most of Western Europe at the turn of the sixteenth century was predominately Roman Catholic. Only a few homegrown heretics known as Lollards persisted.
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The Persecution of Quakers
In and around Salem, Massachusetts the Quakers are harassed, beaten, deported, and sometimes even hanged for what they believe.
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Reformation Party
Looking for something to do for your youth or even for fellowship for your congregation besides dress up in costumes and bob for apples? Sick of "Trick or treat?" Looking for an evangelism tool to reach out to your community? Have you thought of showing a Luther film? This article relates how we hold our annual Luther movie night at Salem on Milwaukee's eastside. You can follow what we developed, or develop your own program! If you develop your own, consider sharing your efforts with the other readers of this forum.
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Passion of The Christ ... I've seen the film.
A review of The Passion of the Christ, a film by Mel Gibson.
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Women Priests Excommunicated
Excommunication was used by the Catholic Church as a means to prevent the spread of new theories in the past. John Paul II had to apologize for those mistakes.
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Luther’s Relationship with the Jews
What was Luther's relationship with the Jewish peoples? Can he be blamed for Krystalnacht or Hitler? Or was Luther a dyspeptic old man who wrote some words he shouldn't have? This begins a series looking at three pieces Luther wrote concerning Jews.
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Nazi SS Archeologist
Otto Rahn was a historian and archeologist whose work for the SS made him a possible inspiration for the villains of the Indian Jones series
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From New Birth to New Thought: Heresy At Its Best!
What does it mean to accept Jesus Christ as personal savior, then thirty years later, chuck it all for a new and different path? Why, heresy, of course. But is heresy all bad? Not at all. This article reveals why...
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Electors of Saxony in Luther’s Time: Frederick the Wise
Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony, was Luther's first ruler when he taught at Wittenberg. Though Frederick remained Catholic, his actions and protection of Luther ensure the survival of the reformer and the Reformation.
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That Jesus Christ Was Born a Jew: Part 2, Treatment of Jews
Luther in this installment relates the treatment of the Jews by the Church and the honored status God gave the Jews in history.
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Let us Orpheus Theosophical
Getting theosophical about Orpheus and Eurydice in connection to the WInter Solstice and resurrection myths. The Theosophists, notoblay Madame Blavatsky, points out that the Church borrowed from the pagans and Eleusian Mysteries and perhaps Christianity is Mithraism in a different change of clothes.
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More American Distension
Roger Williams is found guilty of crimes against the church. He is banished and establishes Providence Plantation in present-day Rhode Island.
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Wartburg Castle
A look at the Wartburg Castle, its architecture, its history, its place in Germany,and its place in the Reformation. Dating back almost to the first millenium, the castle has been a witness to history and a midwife of the Reformation.
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Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Twenty-Four
Luther relates how the Gentiles are co-heirs of the Kingdom of heaven. He makes the claim that the Jews would be irate about this, although I don't know that to be fact.
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Bogomil Sect - Bulgaria and Bosnia
The Bogomils were a religious sect in both Bulgaria and Bosnia during the Middle Ages. The Bogomils had a widespread peasant following.
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Orthodoxy and antisemitism
Some biblical scholars and historians have claimed that Christianity is inherently antisemitic, including even the New Testament documents. Orthodox theologians like St John Chrysostom are said to have promoted the antisemitism that led to genocide of the Jews in the last century. What is the relation of Orthodox Christianity to antisemitism, Jews and Judaism?
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Panther Post Free Cover MP3s
Portland based indie act, Panther plan to release one free cover song a month on their blog.
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The New Year brings news for all
A new year brings new opportunities for all; from gamers to developers. Already more games are on the way for the Mac, and Microsoft and GT Interactive are growing.
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Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Part 4
This is a short discussion of the organization of the Cathar church, including their beliefs regarding creation and their preaching activities. Citations are available upon request.
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Manuel II Paleologus pt 2
Since Benedict XVI quoted him in a speech on September 12, 2006, Manuel II's words have been closely examined. But what about the motivations behind them?
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Medieval Spain: Al-Andalus
The Reconquest of Spain (711-1492) was the first major conflict between Islam and Christianity where Christianity eventually won.
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Saints
What is a saint in monotheistic medieval tradition? It's not just about being a good person.
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The Church, a Witch, Sex and Satan
The Christian concept of "evil" has for long been synonymous with sexual desire and the rejection of women in general and women's sexuality in particular.
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The Creeds in Christian Worship
The creeds were created to separate orthodox (correct) belief from heretical (false) teachings. Today they are recited as a means of worshiping God.
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The Year of Saint Paul
In honor of St. Paul, Pope Benedict has declared that this year the Catholic Church will study and reflect on the works of this great saint in a special way.
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Traditional Easter Dock Pudding
Traditional collectors of many races prepare spring brews to purify the blood. Wild herbs are a cheap and healthy alternative to supermarket salads, but danger lurks.
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Andreyev - Russian Author and Figure
Learn about Russian writer Andreyev and the situation he covered.
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Asimov's June 2008
New short fiction from Nancy Kress, James Patrick Kelly, Ian R. Macleod, Lawrence Persson, Forrest Aguirre, and a debut for Felicity Shoulders. Book Reviews by Peter Heck
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Elizabeth: The Golden Age – Review
Cate Blanchett reprises her role as the Virgin Queen, and Clive Owen stars as the privateering Walter Raleigh, but pomp and circumstance take the lead.
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Film Review: Ivanhoe
Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe, filmed many times, has given Hollywood a popular view of Saxons vs. Normans and evil Templars in medieval England.
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Luther's Tragic Mistake: Introduction
An introduction to the study of Luther's tract, "On the Jews and Their Lies." May we remember that Luther was still a sinful human who needed forgiveness on a daily basis, even in his words.
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Portrait of an Unknown Woman
Portrait of an Unknown Woman, by Vanora Bennett, explores life surrounding Sir Thomas More and painter Hans Holbein, through the eyes of a young woman in the household.
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Protestant Refomation Leaders
During the 1600s religion underwent a huge change in Western Europe. From Scotland and England to France, Switzerland and Germany, new branches of Christianity had formed
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Rambling through Rome: West of the Via del Corso
Take a walk west of Via del Corso in the "old" Rome.
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Renaissance Women Who Ruled
A brief overview of several notable Renaissance women who ruled, either directly or indirectly, as wives, mistresses, sisters and mothers of the king.
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St. Augustine, First American City
The oldest permanent European settlement in North America was not Jamestown, but rather St. Augustine.
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