Articles related to "Protestants"
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
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
Martin Luther and the Reformation
The Protestant Reformation began in Germany, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, calling for reform of the Christian Church.
martin luther • protestant • protestantism • protestant reformation • christian church
The Protestant Reformation began in Germany, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, calling for reform of the Christian Church.
martin luther • protestant • protestantism • protestant reformation • christian church
E-Mail: Why is Christ Still on the Cross in Catholicism?
A response to an e-mail asking for an "official" reason why Catholics use a crucifix and Protestants an empty cross. I checked all the official documents I could find on the net, and found no official reason. This is what I have heard and know.
crucifix • cross • jesus christ • protestant • roman catholic church
A response to an e-mail asking for an "official" reason why Catholics use a crucifix and Protestants an empty cross. I checked all the official documents I could find on the net, and found no official reason. This is what I have heard and know.
crucifix • cross • jesus christ • protestant • roman catholic church
The Joy of the Mass, Part 2: Holy Communion
Belief in transubstantiation, the changing of bread and wine to the body and blood of Jesus, separates Protestants and Catholics. The author, a convert, talks about her conversion to this Catholic belief and shares a passage from the Catechism that beautifully defines "Holy Communion" in many words common to both Protestants and Catholics.
roman catholic church • catholicism • holy communion • eucharist • the lord's supper
Belief in transubstantiation, the changing of bread and wine to the body and blood of Jesus, separates Protestants and Catholics. The author, a convert, talks about her conversion to this Catholic belief and shares a passage from the Catechism that beautifully defines "Holy Communion" in many words common to both Protestants and Catholics.
roman catholic church • catholicism • holy communion • eucharist • the lord's supper
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
This article is a review of a book by Dr. Richard Jensen, Preaching in a Post-literate Age.
story • christianity • preaching • homiletics • protestant
John Calvin and John Knox
John Calvin and John Knox were leading figures in the Protestant Reformation. They helped spread protestantism throughout Western Europe.
john calvin • calvin • calvinism • john knox • martin luther
John Calvin and John Knox were leading figures in the Protestant Reformation. They helped spread protestantism throughout Western Europe.
john calvin • calvin • calvinism • john knox • martin luther
Brief Guide To Politics In Northern Ireland
Don't understand Northern Irish politics? It is a very complicated topic and one that really demands a lot of study before one can grasp it well, but here's a brief overview that will get you started if you don't know much about this troubled area yet. It gives a bit of vital historical background along with touching on most of the political parties active in the province.
irish political parties • ulster • uk • sinn fein • ira
Don't understand Northern Irish politics? It is a very complicated topic and one that really demands a lot of study before one can grasp it well, but here's a brief overview that will get you started if you don't know much about this troubled area yet. It gives a bit of vital historical background along with touching on most of the political parties active in the province.
irish political parties • ulster • uk • sinn fein • ira
Christmas in Germany
Many modern Christmas symbols, such as the Christmas Tree, come from German traditions.
german christmas traditions • christmas in germany • martin luther and christmas • german holiday traditions • christkindl
Many modern Christmas symbols, such as the Christmas Tree, come from German traditions.
german christmas traditions • christmas in germany • martin luther and christmas • german holiday traditions • christkindl
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.
portrait of an unknown woman • vanora bennett • historical fiction • hans holbein • thomas more
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.
portrait of an unknown woman • vanora bennett • historical fiction • hans holbein • thomas more
The Counter Reformation
In an effort to stop the spread of Protestantism, the Catholic church introduced sweeping reforms to its internal order, a period of time known as the Counter Refomation.
counter reformation • protestant reformation • catholic reformation • ignatius of loyola • martin luther
In an effort to stop the spread of Protestantism, the Catholic church introduced sweeping reforms to its internal order, a period of time known as the Counter Refomation.
counter reformation • protestant reformation • catholic reformation • ignatius of loyola • martin luther
The Wars of Religion in France
Catholics, led by the Duke of Guise, waged violent wars against French Protestants, who were called Huguenots. For thirty years the Wars of Religion devastated France.
wars of religion • catholics • protestants • huguenots • saint bartholomew's day massacre
Catholics, led by the Duke of Guise, waged violent wars against French Protestants, who were called Huguenots. For thirty years the Wars of Religion devastated France.
wars of religion • catholics • protestants • huguenots • saint bartholomew's day massacre
The Saga of Mary Queen of Scots, Part III
Mary's return to her Scottish homeland is fraught with difficulties, not the least of which is her new young husband, Henry, Lord Darnley...
mary queen of scots • elizabeth i • henry stewart lord darnley
Mary's return to her Scottish homeland is fraught with difficulties, not the least of which is her new young husband, Henry, Lord Darnley...
mary queen of scots • elizabeth i • henry stewart lord darnley
The Wives of Henry VIII: Anne of Cleves, Part I
After losing Jane, Henry VIII sets his sights on a foreign alliance to help counteract the international animousity toward England and its schism from the Papacy. His choice turns out to be less than felicitous...
henry viii • anne of cleves • francis i • emperor charles • hans holbein
After losing Jane, Henry VIII sets his sights on a foreign alliance to help counteract the international animousity toward England and its schism from the Papacy. His choice turns out to be less than felicitous...
henry viii • anne of cleves • francis i • emperor charles • hans holbein
Ethnic Hierarchy in the United States
The pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock nearly 400 years ago. They established a government and churches, and, today, their influence remains strong.
ethnic hierarchy in united states • white protestants catholics jews asians blacks • great gap between whites and nonwhites • integration of schools • holocaust museum shooting stephen johns james von
The pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock nearly 400 years ago. They established a government and churches, and, today, their influence remains strong.
ethnic hierarchy in united states • white protestants catholics jews asians blacks • great gap between whites and nonwhites • integration of schools • holocaust museum shooting stephen johns james von
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
Preparing Teens for Their First Election
Your teenager will be voting for the first time. Is he ready to make hard choices?
teenagers and elections • preparing teenagers to vote • teenagers and politics • parenting teenagers
Your teenager will be voting for the first time. Is he ready to make hard choices?
teenagers and elections • preparing teenagers to vote • teenagers and politics • parenting teenagers
Johann Sebastian Bach Biography
Brief biography of Baroque composer JS Bach, German Protestant composer, a master of contrapuntal technique.
johann sebastian bach • js bach biography • js bach master contrapuntal technique • js bach baroque composer • bach st matthew passion
Brief biography of Baroque composer JS Bach, German Protestant composer, a master of contrapuntal technique.
johann sebastian bach • js bach biography • js bach master contrapuntal technique • js bach baroque composer • bach st matthew passion
Northern Ireland Peace Deal
After a round table meeting at Stormont in Belfast, Democratic Unionist and Sinn Fein leaders have agreed to a peace deal. Self-rule will be a reality by 8 May.
belfast • northern ireland • belfast accomodation • ireland tours • ireland tourism
After a round table meeting at Stormont in Belfast, Democratic Unionist and Sinn Fein leaders have agreed to a peace deal. Self-rule will be a reality by 8 May.
belfast • northern ireland • belfast accomodation • ireland tours • ireland tourism
America's Religious Diversity
A 2007 Pew survey shows that religion continues to play an active role in American public and private lives, and that America is not as secular as Europe.
america's religious diversity • statistics • u.s. religious landscape survey • pew forum on religious & public life • secularism
A 2007 Pew survey shows that religion continues to play an active role in American public and private lives, and that America is not as secular as Europe.
america's religious diversity • statistics • u.s. religious landscape survey • pew forum on religious & public life • secularism
Harvest Festivals
Western Europe has many harvest celebrations each autumn, including Oktoberfest, Martinsmas, and Saint Leopold's Day.
martinmas • saint martin of tours • harvest festivals • saint leopold's day • oktoberfest
Western Europe has many harvest celebrations each autumn, including Oktoberfest, Martinsmas, and Saint Leopold's Day.
martinmas • saint martin of tours • harvest festivals • saint leopold's day • oktoberfest
The Travels of Mary Queen of Scots
Follow the story of the fabulous Mary, child Queen of Scotland, through her travels across the UK and Europe.
queen • mary • scots • scotland • king
Follow the story of the fabulous Mary, child Queen of Scotland, through her travels across the UK and Europe.
queen • mary • scots • scotland • king
The Wives of Henry VIII: Katherine Howard, Part I
Having rid himself of Anne of Cleves, Henry turns to the young and giddy Katherine Howard.
henry viii • anne of cleves • katherine howard
Having rid himself of Anne of Cleves, Henry turns to the young and giddy Katherine Howard.
henry viii • anne of cleves • katherine howard
The Wives of Henry VIII: Katherine Parr, Part II
Katherine marries Henry VIII, and loses no time in falling afoul of his monumental ego and temper.
henry viii • katherine parr • thomas seymour • bishop gardiner • chancellor wriothesly
Katherine marries Henry VIII, and loses no time in falling afoul of his monumental ego and temper.
henry viii • katherine parr • thomas seymour • bishop gardiner • chancellor wriothesly
Where Was Jesus Buried?
Although it's debatable where Jesus is buried, we know it was in Jerusalem. What's important to Christians is not where He was buried, but that the tomb was empty.
where was jesus buried • the garden tomb • the church of the holy sepulcher • sites where jesus was buried • the tomb of jesus
Although it's debatable where Jesus is buried, we know it was in Jerusalem. What's important to Christians is not where He was buried, but that the tomb was empty.
where was jesus buried • the garden tomb • the church of the holy sepulcher • sites where jesus was buried • the tomb of jesus
Mary, Mother of the Church
An overview of Mary's influence on the Church from the conception to the present.
mary • church • martin luther • rosary • scapular
An overview of Mary's influence on the Church from the conception to the present.
mary • church • martin luther • rosary • scapular
Using Written Prayers
You can come close to God by using prayers written by other people. Written prayers can help you to grow spiritually and deepen your life of prayer.
using written prayers • written prayers • praying written prayers • enter my small life • praying in the midst of life
You can come close to God by using prayers written by other people. Written prayers can help you to grow spiritually and deepen your life of prayer.
using written prayers • written prayers • praying written prayers • enter my small life • praying in the midst of life
About Ireland
Ireland has a long and rich history that has shaped the country to the friendly and beautiful place it is today.
sights • towns • historical monuments • cultural events • donegal
Ireland has a long and rich history that has shaped the country to the friendly and beautiful place it is today.
sights • towns • historical monuments • cultural events • donegal
They were Earth's purist children - young and fair
The worst fire in New York history
new york • fire • riverboat • sidewheeler • general slocum
The worst fire in New York history
new york • fire • riverboat • sidewheeler • general slocum
Mitford Mania
I am joining the September event with an article about that endlessly fascinating family the Mitfords.
mitfords • english aristocracy • second world war • decca • nancy
I am joining the September event with an article about that endlessly fascinating family the Mitfords.
mitfords • english aristocracy • second world war • decca • nancy
Is There Only One True Church?
While on earth, Jesus instructed his disciples to form one unified church, and for that church to spread His word. What happened to Christ's singular, united church?
is there only one true church • which church did jesus establish • can the catholic church be the one true church • the first christian church • which church jesus intended
While on earth, Jesus instructed his disciples to form one unified church, and for that church to spread His word. What happened to Christ's singular, united church?
is there only one true church • which church did jesus establish • can the catholic church be the one true church • the first christian church • which church jesus intended
Mary Queen of Scots
One of the most popular figures in western European history is Mary Queen of Scots, who became the pawn of some of the most powerful players in Europe.
mary queen of scots childhood • mary stuart childhood • scotland • marie de guise • james v
One of the most popular figures in western European history is Mary Queen of Scots, who became the pawn of some of the most powerful players in Europe.
mary queen of scots childhood • mary stuart childhood • scotland • marie de guise • james v
Tales from the West Texas Dust
Editor's introductory essay to a new series on the current face of organized religion in Texas.
texas culture • texas religion • evangelicalism
Editor's introductory essay to a new series on the current face of organized religion in Texas.
texas culture • texas religion • evangelicalism
Judge Jeffreys
Brief history of Judge George Jeffreys, known as "The Hanging Judge".
judge • jeffreys • bloody • assizes • charles ii
Brief history of Judge George Jeffreys, known as "The Hanging Judge".
judge • jeffreys • bloody • assizes • charles ii
The Wives of Henry VIII: Katherine Howard, Part II
Henry VIII discovers that not all that glitters is gold...
henry viii • katherine howard • jane rochford • francis dereham • thomas culpepper
Henry VIII discovers that not all that glitters is gold...
henry viii • katherine howard • jane rochford • francis dereham • thomas culpepper
Nikolaus von Amsdorf
A look at th life of Dr. Nicolaus von Amsdorf, an associate of Luther's.
luther • reformation • amsdorf • jena • eisenach
A look at th life of Dr. Nicolaus von Amsdorf, an associate of Luther's.
luther • reformation • amsdorf • jena • eisenach
The Keats-Shelley House
English poet John Keats spent the last few months of his life in Rome, Italy. The house where he stayed is now open as a museum for public tours.
john keats • keats-shelley house • piazza dispagna • rome • italy
English poet John Keats spent the last few months of his life in Rome, Italy. The house where he stayed is now open as a museum for public tours.
john keats • keats-shelley house • piazza dispagna • rome • italy
Who is Carl Gustav Jung?
Introduction to the Life and Work of Carl Gustav Jung, psychological personality theorist and dream explorer.
carl gustav jung • jung • crowe • lauri jean crowe • pierrer janet
Introduction to the Life and Work of Carl Gustav Jung, psychological personality theorist and dream explorer.
carl gustav jung • jung • crowe • lauri jean crowe • pierrer janet
Do Catholics Worship Mary?
To worship Mary would be a grave sin, because worship is reserved for God alone. So why do Catholics pray to Mary and venerate statues of her?
do catholics worship mary • why do catholics make a big deal about mary • why do catholics pray to mary • venerate mary • worship mary
To worship Mary would be a grave sin, because worship is reserved for God alone. So why do Catholics pray to Mary and venerate statues of her?
do catholics worship mary • why do catholics make a big deal about mary • why do catholics pray to mary • venerate mary • worship mary
Reinventing Scotland's Grassmarket
Scotland's Grassmarket is host to pubs, shops and soon to be home to an underground recycling facility. Once a place that hanged its criminals, this makes a nice change.
the grassmarket • grassmarket • edinburgh • scotland • edinburgh castle
Scotland's Grassmarket is host to pubs, shops and soon to be home to an underground recycling facility. Once a place that hanged its criminals, this makes a nice change.
the grassmarket • grassmarket • edinburgh • scotland • edinburgh castle
An Old Wooden Church
A historic landmark in Suriname continues to serve as a pillar of historic remembrance.
church • suriname • paramaribo • historic • old
A historic landmark in Suriname continues to serve as a pillar of historic remembrance.
church • suriname • paramaribo • historic • old
Bard SummerScape 2007
For the first time, Bard SummerScape will take an in-depth look at a British composer in celebration of Edward Elgar's Sesquicentennial.
edward elgar • british composers • bard summerscape • classical music festival • classical music performances
For the first time, Bard SummerScape will take an in-depth look at a British composer in celebration of Edward Elgar's Sesquicentennial.
edward elgar • british composers • bard summerscape • classical music festival • classical music performances
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Brief biography of CPE Bach, master of the keyboards, arguably, founder of modern piano-playing, and famous for "treatise on how to play the keyboard correctly."
carl philipp emanuel bach • cpe bach • german composer cpe • essay on the correct method of playing the clavier • wurtemburgian
Brief biography of CPE Bach, master of the keyboards, arguably, founder of modern piano-playing, and famous for "treatise on how to play the keyboard correctly."
carl philipp emanuel bach • cpe bach • german composer cpe • essay on the correct method of playing the clavier • wurtemburgian
Martin Luther and Christmas
During the Protestant Reformation in the early 16th Century, many old customs were abandoned in favor of new ones believed to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
martin luther and christmas • german christmas traditions • christkindl • martin luther and christkindle • martin luther and christmas trees
During the Protestant Reformation in the early 16th Century, many old customs were abandoned in favor of new ones believed to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
martin luther and christmas • german christmas traditions • christkindl • martin luther and christkindle • martin luther and christmas trees
Philipp Melanchthon: Luther's Right Hand Man
Voted the most influential Lutheran outside of Martin Luther, this article takes a brief look at Philipp Melanchthon and his role in the Lutheran Reformation as well as his role after Luther's death.
philipp melanchthon • martin luther • augsburg • confessions • wittenberg
Voted the most influential Lutheran outside of Martin Luther, this article takes a brief look at Philipp Melanchthon and his role in the Lutheran Reformation as well as his role after Luther's death.
philipp melanchthon • martin luther • augsburg • confessions • wittenberg
The Lords Baltimore
In 1625, George Calvert owned a 2,300-acre estate in County Longford in Northern Ireland. He would soon be made the first Lord Baltimore.
george calvert the first lord baltimore • maryland • king james i • ireland • feudal lord
In 1625, George Calvert owned a 2,300-acre estate in County Longford in Northern Ireland. He would soon be made the first Lord Baltimore.
george calvert the first lord baltimore • maryland • king james i • ireland • feudal lord
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.
herbal • medicine • tradition • weeds • detoxification
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.
herbal • medicine • tradition • weeds • detoxification
A Few Thoughts on the Church Fathers
A few brief thoughts and insights into the impact of the church fathers, particularly Augustine, and negative theology.
augustine • negative theology • theology • church fathers • origen
A few brief thoughts and insights into the impact of the church fathers, particularly Augustine, and negative theology.
augustine • negative theology • theology • church fathers • origen
A Look at the Provinces, Part VIII: Nova Scotia
his is the eighth article in the series. Nova Scotia is the most Eastern Mainland territory in Canada. Situated east of New Brunswick is one of the provinces that made up Acadia. It has an area of 55,490 square kilometres and has a population of 899,942 people. The Capital is Halifax. It was one of the founding provinces in 1867.
nova scotia • canada • acadia • maritimes • halifax
his is the eighth article in the series. Nova Scotia is the most Eastern Mainland territory in Canada. Situated east of New Brunswick is one of the provinces that made up Acadia. It has an area of 55,490 square kilometres and has a population of 899,942 people. The Capital is Halifax. It was one of the founding provinces in 1867.
nova scotia • canada • acadia • maritimes • halifax
America's First Poet
Anne Bradstreet was America's first poet.
anne bradstreet • poetry • america's first poet • puritanism
Anne Bradstreet was America's first poet.
anne bradstreet • poetry • america's first poet • puritanism
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
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