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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
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
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
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
Nestorian Christianity
Marco Polo noted the presence of Nestorians throughout China. Who were these people and what did they believe?
• tang dyansty religion • portuguese missionaries • marco polo in china • prester john • arab conquest of persia
Marco Polo noted the presence of Nestorians throughout China. Who were these people and what did they believe?
• tang dyansty religion • portuguese missionaries • marco polo in china • prester john • arab conquest of persia
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
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
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
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
Part 2 of why Judaism rejects the Christian view of the Messiah.
• jesus • reject • virgin birth • pope • pagonism
A Christian Look at the MPAA
An examination of the motion picture association of america, and how it rates movies based on how the public will receive the movie.
• christianity • mpaa • movies • rating • shrek 3
An examination of the motion picture association of america, and how it rates movies based on how the public will receive the movie.
• christianity • mpaa • movies • rating • shrek 3
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
The power of the graphic novel is unlimited. Modern novels have captured grand themes. This is only one.
• jesus • resurrection • god • head press • joseph
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
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
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
Goodness in the movie Starman
Symbolic forms of Christianity found in contemporary movies can be self-revealing and even inspiring.
• christian • symbols • movie • starman • jesus christ
Symbolic forms of Christianity found in contemporary movies can be self-revealing and even inspiring.
• christian • symbols • movie • starman • jesus christ
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A Brief History of Hallowe'en
Hallowe'en is celebrated on the evening of October 31, the day before All Saints Day. The history of this holiday goes back to the time before Christianity.
• paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • hallowe'en • history
Hallowe'en is celebrated on the evening of October 31, the day before All Saints Day. The history of this holiday goes back to the time before Christianity.
• paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • hallowe'en • history