Articles related to "Persecution"
Persecution: Our Christian Heritage
Persecution and suffering should not seem strange to Christians even in today's modern world; it is our heritage. To consider otherwise is to lose site of our Lord's calling.
Persecution and suffering should not seem strange to Christians even in today's modern world; it is our heritage. To consider otherwise is to lose site of our Lord's calling.
North Berwick Witches' Persecution
The 1590-1 persecution and execution of "witches" was among the most brutal of those in the UK. This happened during "The Burning Times," the acme of such atrocities.
north berwick witches • scottish witches • the burning times • persecution of witches • witchcraft trials
The 1590-1 persecution and execution of "witches" was among the most brutal of those in the UK. This happened during "The Burning Times," the acme of such atrocities.
north berwick witches • scottish witches • the burning times • persecution of witches • witchcraft trials
The Persecution of Quakers
In and around Salem, Massachusetts the Quakers are harassed, beaten, deported, and sometimes even hanged for what they believe.
quakers • salem • massachusetts • parliament • quaker persecution
In and around Salem, Massachusetts the Quakers are harassed, beaten, deported, and sometimes even hanged for what they believe.
quakers • salem • massachusetts • parliament • quaker persecution
Baha'i Faculty Receive Prison Term in Iran
Press Release for the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States concerning the imprisonment of 4 Baha'i educators in Iran.
baha'i • national spiritual assembly • press release • baha'i institute of higher education • religious persecution
Press Release for the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States concerning the imprisonment of 4 Baha'i educators in Iran.
baha'i • national spiritual assembly • press release • baha'i institute of higher education • religious persecution
The Burning Times
The burning times then and now.
burning times • religious persecution • trials • tolerance • c.o.g.
The burning times then and now.
burning times • religious persecution • trials • tolerance • c.o.g.
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.
witches • trials • zagarramundi • basque • inquisition
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.
witches • trials • zagarramundi • basque • inquisition
Clergy's Opposition to Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses have often been the target of violent mob action and persecution. The case studies are numerous - this article focuses on just three.
jehovah's witnesses and persecution • bible and jehovah's witnesses • nazis and jehovah's witnesses • supreme court cases and jehovah's witnesses • jehovah's witnesses in georgia
Jehovah's Witnesses have often been the target of violent mob action and persecution. The case studies are numerous - this article focuses on just three.
jehovah's witnesses and persecution • bible and jehovah's witnesses • nazis and jehovah's witnesses • supreme court cases and jehovah's witnesses • jehovah's witnesses in georgia
An Overview of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This is meant to be a short overview of The Mormon Church.
church of jesus christ of latter-day saints • restoration • joseph smith • vision • persecution
This is meant to be a short overview of The Mormon Church.
church of jesus christ of latter-day saints • restoration • joseph smith • vision • persecution
Indonesia Series I of X: Urgent Statement from Indonesia
Despite the image that Indonesia is a land of smiling faces and warm heart, human rights abusers have not been proved to be fairly prosecuted. Below is a statement issued by Solidaritas Nusa Bangsa, also known as Solidarity for the Motherland and Nation in English. They urge a thorough investigation on abuses performed during the Indonesia's former President Soeharto's New Order Regime ruling.
human rights abuse • human • humane • right • rights
Despite the image that Indonesia is a land of smiling faces and warm heart, human rights abusers have not been proved to be fairly prosecuted. Below is a statement issued by Solidaritas Nusa Bangsa, also known as Solidarity for the Motherland and Nation in English. They urge a thorough investigation on abuses performed during the Indonesia's former President Soeharto's New Order Regime ruling.
human rights abuse • human • humane • right • rights
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?
christianity • orthodox • orthodoxy • judaism • jews
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?
christianity • orthodox • orthodoxy • judaism • jews
Bradford of the Pilgrims
William Bradford immigrated to Holland from England. He and his wife were aboard the Mayflower with the Pilgrims when they sailed for America in 1620.
bradford • england • religious persecution • puritans • pilgrims
William Bradford immigrated to Holland from England. He and his wife were aboard the Mayflower with the Pilgrims when they sailed for America in 1620.
bradford • england • religious persecution • puritans • pilgrims
Stamp It Out
Please support this postcard campaign from Survival International, aiming to eradicate popular notions of indigenous people being "primitive" in literature and the media.
survival international • stamp it out • stamp it out postcards • pre-history • primitive myth
Please support this postcard campaign from Survival International, aiming to eradicate popular notions of indigenous people being "primitive" in literature and the media.
survival international • stamp it out • stamp it out postcards • pre-history • primitive myth
The Quakers
European Quakers migrate to America but do not find religious freedom there. The Puritans of Massachusetts beat and imprison them, sometimes hanging them.
quakers • society of friends • massachusetts • salem • puritans
European Quakers migrate to America but do not find religious freedom there. The Puritans of Massachusetts beat and imprison them, sometimes hanging them.
quakers • society of friends • massachusetts • salem • puritans
Those Persistent Quakers
In spite of dire punishments handed out to Quakers in Massachusetts, the Quakers continue to migrate to America.
quakers • salem • massachusetts • quaker persecution • american history
In spite of dire punishments handed out to Quakers in Massachusetts, the Quakers continue to migrate to America.
quakers • salem • massachusetts • quaker persecution • american history
Tudor Priest-Holes
Conditions for priests that took refuge in hiding-places were horrific, but threat of punishment for their beliefs was worse. Why did they suffer these conditions?
tudor priest holes • persecution of roman catholics • roman catholics elizabethan england • conditions for priests • refuge in hiding places
Conditions for priests that took refuge in hiding-places were horrific, but threat of punishment for their beliefs was worse. Why did they suffer these conditions?
tudor priest holes • persecution of roman catholics • roman catholics elizabethan england • conditions for priests • refuge in hiding places
William Bradford
William Bradford immigrated to Holland from England. He and his wife were aboard the Mayflower with the Pilgrims when they sailed for America in 1620.
bradford • england • religious persecution • puritans • pilgrims
William Bradford immigrated to Holland from England. He and his wife were aboard the Mayflower with the Pilgrims when they sailed for America in 1620.
bradford • england • religious persecution • puritans • pilgrims
Wolf's Cry
This article demystifies the mysterious nature of the wolf. It describes their appearance, their family unit, their sojourn, effect of humans on their life etc. The concept of fearing wolves is also proved wrong. The reason behind their beautiful and heart catching howls is also described.
"alpha male • alpha female • wolf pack • bark • howl
This article demystifies the mysterious nature of the wolf. It describes their appearance, their family unit, their sojourn, effect of humans on their life etc. The concept of fearing wolves is also proved wrong. The reason behind their beautiful and heart catching howls is also described.
"alpha male • alpha female • wolf pack • bark • howl
Christian Suffering
The world's most successful people agree: if it's worth having it's worth suffering for ... but is knowing Christ worth suffering for, too? Is it supposed to hurt?
christian suffering • christian persecution • why must christians suffer • christian suffering and rewards • christian suffering and hardships
The world's most successful people agree: if it's worth having it's worth suffering for ... but is knowing Christ worth suffering for, too? Is it supposed to hurt?
christian suffering • christian persecution • why must christians suffer • christian suffering and rewards • christian suffering and hardships
The Muslim Mormon Connection
This article describes the foundation and characteristics of an unlikely but flourishing friendship between American Muslims and Mormons.
muslims and mormons • mormon church • american muslim community • muslim mormon friendship • muslim mormon cooperation
This article describes the foundation and characteristics of an unlikely but flourishing friendship between American Muslims and Mormons.
muslims and mormons • mormon church • american muslim community • muslim mormon friendship • muslim mormon cooperation
Brewsters Leave England
William Brewster and the Puritans, in England they are persecuted for their believes. They migrate to Holland, returning to England prior to sailing for America.
william brewster • brewsters leave england • puritan beliefs lead to prison • brewster and puritans establish church • church of england
William Brewster and the Puritans, in England they are persecuted for their believes. They migrate to Holland, returning to England prior to sailing for America.
william brewster • brewsters leave england • puritan beliefs lead to prison • brewster and puritans establish church • church of england
Climate Change: Millions Homeless
Effects of global warming and climate change causing millions to migrate, leaving victims of ecological disasters with no real rights or legal protection.
environmental refugees • environmental policies • andre simms • tuvalu • environmental persecution
Effects of global warming and climate change causing millions to migrate, leaving victims of ecological disasters with no real rights or legal protection.
environmental refugees • environmental policies • andre simms • tuvalu • environmental persecution
Colonial Immigration: An Overview
An overview of the settlement of the 13 original American Colonies
colonial • america • colonists • immigration • settlement
An overview of the settlement of the 13 original American Colonies
colonial • america • colonists • immigration • settlement
The Emperor Diocletian
Diocletian stabilized the Roman Empire, introducing economic, administrative and social reforms. His actions laid the foundations for the division of the empire.
diocletian • emperor diocletian • roman emperor • emperor rome • roman empire
Diocletian stabilized the Roman Empire, introducing economic, administrative and social reforms. His actions laid the foundations for the division of the empire.
diocletian • emperor diocletian • roman emperor • emperor rome • roman empire
England's Oldest Roman Town
Lying just an hour from London by train, Colchester has managed to preserve its ancient buildings and heritage from developers, while allowing modernity to flourish
colchester • norman castle • roman temple • roman emperor claudius • balterne gate
Lying just an hour from London by train, Colchester has managed to preserve its ancient buildings and heritage from developers, while allowing modernity to flourish
colchester • norman castle • roman temple • roman emperor claudius • balterne gate
The Chinese in Laos
Thousands of Chinese workers are establishing themselves in the sparsely-populated regions of northern Laos. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
chinese migration • population in laoas • ethnic chinese in southeast asia • chinatown in vientiane • asian development bank in laos
Thousands of Chinese workers are establishing themselves in the sparsely-populated regions of northern Laos. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
chinese migration • population in laoas • ethnic chinese in southeast asia • chinatown in vientiane • asian development bank in laos
"Witchcraze" bibliography
This is the relevant bibliography for the series of articles on the Witchcraze in early modern Europe.
bibliography • witchcraze
This is the relevant bibliography for the series of articles on the Witchcraze in early modern Europe.
bibliography • witchcraze
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Description of Alexander Solzhenitsyn, his life and works under the Soviet Regime.
biography • books • russian
Description of Alexander Solzhenitsyn, his life and works under the Soviet Regime.
biography • books • russian
Are Pilgrims and Puritans the Same
These two terms are often blurred and only remembered as the group who wanted to establish "A Shining City on the Hill" in Massachusetts in the early 17th century.
pilgrims • puritans • belief • philosophy • politics
These two terms are often blurred and only remembered as the group who wanted to establish "A Shining City on the Hill" in Massachusetts in the early 17th century.
pilgrims • puritans • belief • philosophy • politics
A Brief Intro to Neo-Paganism
This is an article about Neo-Paganism with brief descriptions of various forms of Paganism. It is meant to introduce someone with no knowledge of the subject into an interesting world of alternative religion.
paganism • pagan • neo-paganism • neo-pagan • witch
This is an article about Neo-Paganism with brief descriptions of various forms of Paganism. It is meant to introduce someone with no knowledge of the subject into an interesting world of alternative religion.
paganism • pagan • neo-paganism • neo-pagan • witch
Church and State - The Byzantine Legacy
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Orthodox Christian Iconography
The article explains the iconography of the Orthodox Church.
icons • painting • prayer • transcendence • church
The article explains the iconography of the Orthodox Church.
icons • painting • prayer • transcendence • church
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
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
Nikolai Ceausescu and Romania
At first welcomed by the West, Nikolai Ceausescu was later realized to be one of the most brutal Stalinist dictators.
ceausescu • stalinist • communist • socialist republic of romania • systematization
At first welcomed by the West, Nikolai Ceausescu was later realized to be one of the most brutal Stalinist dictators.
ceausescu • stalinist • communist • socialist republic of romania • systematization
The Historical St. Nicholas
Who is the historical Nicholas and how is he revered in Eastern European countries and traditions?
saint nicholas • sinterklaas • historical saint nicholas • historische sinterklaas • bishop of myra
Who is the historical Nicholas and how is he revered in Eastern European countries and traditions?
saint nicholas • sinterklaas • historical saint nicholas • historische sinterklaas • bishop of myra
Worms and its Great Imperial Cathedral
Worms on the Rhine just 30 miles south of Frankfurt is known for its magnificent medieval cathedral, the legend of the Nibelungs and the history of its Jewish community.
imperial cathedral in worms • martin luther inworms • nibelungs in worms • europe's oldest jewish cemetery • nibelungen museum in worms
Worms on the Rhine just 30 miles south of Frankfurt is known for its magnificent medieval cathedral, the legend of the Nibelungs and the history of its Jewish community.
imperial cathedral in worms • martin luther inworms • nibelungs in worms • europe's oldest jewish cemetery • nibelungen museum in worms
Aboriginal Rights And The Church
Has the church, since playing an historical part in the loss of Aboriginal language and culture, now become an ally in the struggle for Aboriginal rights?
aboriginal rights • aboriginal land rights • pastoral leases • mining leases • mining aboriginal land
Has the church, since playing an historical part in the loss of Aboriginal language and culture, now become an ally in the struggle for Aboriginal rights?
aboriginal rights • aboriginal land rights • pastoral leases • mining leases • mining aboriginal land
Bio of Franz Schreker, Composer
Brief biography of Monaco-born Austrian composer Franz Schreker, founder and conductor of Vienna Philharmonic Choir and famous for Der Ferne Klang (The Distant Sound).
franz schreker biography • work of schreker • composer frank shreker • shreker's operas • schreker der ferne lang
Brief biography of Monaco-born Austrian composer Franz Schreker, founder and conductor of Vienna Philharmonic Choir and famous for Der Ferne Klang (The Distant Sound).
franz schreker biography • work of schreker • composer frank shreker • shreker's operas • schreker der ferne lang
God's War by Christopher Tyerman
A review of God's War: A New History of the Crusades by Christopher Tyerman.
god's war • history of the crusades • crusades • christopher tyerman • god's war by christopher tyerman
A review of God's War: A New History of the Crusades by Christopher Tyerman.
god's war • history of the crusades • crusades • christopher tyerman • god's war by christopher tyerman
Just So Stories
A look at a few of the folktales given in this book by Rudyard Kipling.
rudyard kipling • just so stories • how the camel got his hump • how the rhinoceros got his skin • folktales
A look at a few of the folktales given in this book by Rudyard Kipling.
rudyard kipling • just so stories • how the camel got his hump • how the rhinoceros got his skin • folktales
Khun Sa Is Dead
The death of Khun Sa has been announced - what was his career and who benefits from his death now?
heroin production in burma • drugs in the golden triangle • kuomintang in thailand • gem trading in burma • warlordism in burma
The death of Khun Sa has been announced - what was his career and who benefits from his death now?
heroin production in burma • drugs in the golden triangle • kuomintang in thailand • gem trading in burma • warlordism in burma
Nguyen Trai
The life and times of Nguyen Trai, hero of the Vietnamese people, poet, soldier and diplomat.
vietnamese culture • vietnamese poetry • chinese invasion of vietnam • vietnamese language poetry • battle of river bach dang
The life and times of Nguyen Trai, hero of the Vietnamese people, poet, soldier and diplomat.
vietnamese culture • vietnamese poetry • chinese invasion of vietnam • vietnamese language poetry • battle of river bach dang
Paranoid Personality
The paranoid's world is hostile, arbitrary, malicious, and unpredictable.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The paranoid's world is hostile, arbitrary, malicious, and unpredictable.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Review: Brightly Burning by Mercedes Lackey
This week's article review the Fantasy book <u>Brightly Burning</u> by Mercedes Lackey.
This week's article review the Fantasy book <u>Brightly Burning</u> by Mercedes Lackey.
Saint Margaret Clitheroe
Margaret Clitheroe converted to Catholicism at a time when being a Catholic could mean death.
roman catholic martyr • margaret clitheroe • margaret clitherow • catholic martyr executed for her faith • catholicism in the north of england
Margaret Clitheroe converted to Catholicism at a time when being a Catholic could mean death.
roman catholic martyr • margaret clitheroe • margaret clitherow • catholic martyr executed for her faith • catholicism in the north of england
Signing the Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact is written, then signed on November 11, 1620.
mayflower compact • provincetown • massachusetts • alden • brewster
The Mayflower Compact is written, then signed on November 11, 1620.
mayflower compact • provincetown • massachusetts • alden • brewster
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.
creeds • christian • worship • theology • nicene creed
The creeds were created to separate orthodox (correct) belief from heretical (false) teachings. Today they are recited as a means of worshiping God.
creeds • christian • worship • theology • nicene creed
The Mayflower Reaches America
The Mayflower moors in Provincetown Harbor, Massachusetts near Cap Cod instead of Virginia. To avoid a mutiny they decided to settle there.
mayflower • provincetown • massachusetts • cape cod • america
The Mayflower moors in Provincetown Harbor, Massachusetts near Cap Cod instead of Virginia. To avoid a mutiny they decided to settle there.
mayflower • provincetown • massachusetts • cape cod • america
The Parsis
This article is about the Parsis, a religious community found in the Western part of India. It outlines their origins, their turbulent history and describes their customs and way of life
parsis • community • dokhma • persia • gujarat
This article is about the Parsis, a religious community found in the Western part of India. It outlines their origins, their turbulent history and describes their customs and way of life
parsis • community • dokhma • persia • gujarat
What Did Genghis Khan Eat?
Kublai Khan famously said that meat was suitable for men and vegetables for animals. Yet he himself enjoyed vegetable crepes. What else did the Mongols eat?
mongols • lamb • yak • tibet • genghis khan
Kublai Khan famously said that meat was suitable for men and vegetables for animals. Yet he himself enjoyed vegetable crepes. What else did the Mongols eat?
mongols • lamb • yak • tibet • genghis khan
French Asylum
Near the banks of the Susquehanna River in Bradford County, Pennsylvania stands a historical marking that states, "Marie Antoinette Scenic View, 2000 feet".
french revolution • france • marie antoinette • louis xvi • pennsylvania
Near the banks of the Susquehanna River in Bradford County, Pennsylvania stands a historical marking that states, "Marie Antoinette Scenic View, 2000 feet".
french revolution • france • marie antoinette • louis xvi • pennsylvania
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