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  • The Development of Christianity in America

    The Development of Christianity in America

    As Christianity spread through the Western world, it rarely followed a linear path: different pockets of faith and doctrine were developed by a variety of peoples in an even greater variety of locales. Nowhere is this more evident than in Roman Britain and the era of Anglo-Saxon migrations. In five centuries, English religious culture transformed from one of pagan worship to that of leadership in the Christian world. Controversies included more than merely pagan-Christian dynamics;

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    Essay Length: 1,552 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: March 2, 2010 By: Mike
  • Legalism and Christianity

    Legalism and Christianity

    I. Introduction Christians have a tendency to judge each other and non-Christians over minor details in life that will mean nothing in the end, or hold each other accountable to a man made, unreasonable and almost impossible standard, or try to live by (and make others live by) the laws of the Old Testament which are no longer relevant. This has been going on since close to the beginning of time and is one of

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    Essay Length: 1,216 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: March 3, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Was the Christian Savior the Messiah or Is There an Alternate History?

    Was the Christian Savior the Messiah or Is There an Alternate History?

    Was the Christian Savior the Messiah or is there an Alternate History? Jesus Christ! God damn it! Both are common phrases whispered to ones self or shouted aloud to the masses by both believers and unbelievers. Day after day people turn to religion and God to find answers and to seek help with there problems or for other various reasons. People turn to religion to try and make sense of a world that can often

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    Essay Length: 2,140 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: March 8, 2010 By: Bred
  • Character Representation of Christianity in Poisonwood Bible

    Character Representation of Christianity in Poisonwood Bible

    The strong commentary on Christianity in Barbara Kingsolver’s The Poisonwood Bible is strongly evident throughout the novel. The narrative itself is divided into ‘books’ that mirror those of the Bible, including: Genesis, The Revelation, and Exodus. Throughout the progression of the novel, the structure of the novel strays from a biblical reflection with the addition of new ‘books’ which denote Kingsolver’s personal appellations. Kingsolver’s characters each represent a different attitude towards Christianity. This suggests that

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    Submitted: March 9, 2010 By: Bred
  • Important Issue in Philosophy: What Is Christianity?

    Important Issue in Philosophy: What Is Christianity?

    Important Issue in Philosophy: What is Christianity? Throughout the history of the world there has never been such as an epic movement than Christianity. In the course of the centuries this movement has influenced the cultural development of many nations with spiritual, social and moral values. However despite the great effect this movement has caused on the entire planet, the question remains, what is Christianity? People from the secular world answer that question by saying

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    Submitted: March 10, 2010 By: David
  • Silence/christianity in Japan

    Silence/christianity in Japan

    Religion forms the backbone of a nation; with this dutiful title governments may come to base many of there principles to coincide with the teachings of the nationally accepted religion. In some oppressive cases the government may even dictate the belief system that will be accepted though out the empire -- Leaving no tolerance for those who wish to practice a different religion. Furthermore some countries/faiths felt compelled to convert anyone who was a non

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    Essay Length: 279 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: March 10, 2010 By: Top
  • Christian Values in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

    Christian Values in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

    Christian Values in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Thesis Statement: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight shows the struggle between a good Christian man against the temptations of this world. I. Taking a Stand A. Worthiness B. Sir Gawain stands C. Trial overcome II. Staying True A. Three temptations B. Three hunts III. Repentance A. A promise kept B. Confession of sin Christian Values in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Symbolism is used

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    Submitted: March 11, 2010 By: Artur
  • Christian Monasticism in Fourth-Century Egypt

    Christian Monasticism in Fourth-Century Egypt

    Christian Monasticism in Fourth-Century Egypt In the study of Christian history, the institution of monasticism seems to present one of the most interesting cases for examination. From its beginnings, other Christians have revered monasticism as a particularly demanding lifestyle, one that is emblematic of the highest level of devotion to God. The sacrifices that monks make are undertaken with the specific intent of achieving closer communion with God through a rejection of the outer, human

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    Essay Length: 4,194 Words / 17 Pages
    Submitted: March 13, 2010 By: Monika
  • Christianity and Hinduism

    Christianity and Hinduism

    Hinduism and Christianity are two religions that have been around for thousands of years. These religions have developed philosophies on certain subjects that can be compared in order to show their similarities and differences. Some of the main subjects that can be reflected upon after learning of the history and fundamentals of these religions are the paths to enlightenment/salvation, the religions' treatment of women, and the afterlife. This paper will give an analytic comparison

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    Essay Length: 2,553 Words / 11 Pages
    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Anna
  • Christians and Non-Christian Culture

    Christians and Non-Christian Culture

    In the world today there are believers and non-believers. There are those who devote themselves whole-heartedly to God and those who choose the lukewarm approach to Christianity. Regardless, humans are all from God and God is in all of them. It is the duty of the human race to unite as one under God and rise up against the evil forces of the world. In order to do this everyone, both religious and the not

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    Essay Length: 878 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Vika
  • Christian Doctrine

    Christian Doctrine

    Biblical Doctrines Introduction to Christian Doctrine Steve Akins General revelation refers to a universal aspect of God, his knowledge and of spiritual matters, discovered through natural means, such as observation of nature (the physical universe), philosophy and reasoning, human conscience or providence or providential history. Theologians use the term to describe knowledge of God which is plainly available to all mankind. These aspects of general revelation pertain to outward temporal events that are experienced

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    Essay Length: 3,164 Words / 13 Pages
    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Flaws in Christianity

    Flaws in Christianity

    Essay on the Intrinsic Flaws Inherent in Christianity Christianity is a religion in which events are claimed to have occurred but which can never be proved. Those who practice it live by different morals than are preached by the most holy texts. It is an institution in which the most holy scripture is contradictory, and wherein the supreme being, by the very definition, cannot exist. Christianity is, therefore, a fundamentally flawed religion. According to the

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    Essay Length: 1,313 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Mike
  • Jews, Christians, Greeks, and Romans

    Jews, Christians, Greeks, and Romans

    The Greeks, The Romans, The Jews, and the Christians were all important civilizations in Ancient History. Why? Because they all had a hand in forming what is now the government of the United States. All of these people had many similarities and many differences. For instance, the Greeks and Romans both had polytheistic religions, based upon many of the same gods, whereas Christianity and Judaism are Monotheistic Religions, based on parts of the same scriptures.

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Harry Potter Vs. Christians

    Harry Potter Vs. Christians

    Who has never dreamed of witches, broomsticks and full moon light? I always wished, when I was younger, I could turn and do magic like a witch. I even bought little magic kits, but it was nothing like the magic I wanted to produce. In my teen years, a book called Harry Potter caught my attention. It took me to a world I thought could only belong in my head. J.K. Rowling brought words of

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Steve
  • Reformation of Christianity-Martin Luther

    Reformation of Christianity-Martin Luther

    Martin Luther born in Eisleben, Germany on November 10, 1483 he was the oldest son of the copper miner Hans Luder. When Martin was in his adolescent years he was an intelligent young man. Although he excelled in his school work he pledged that he would drop out of school to join a monastery. To the people around him he seemed to find shelter in the mists of religion. In his household regardless of the

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    Essay Length: 588 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Islam and Christianity

    Islam and Christianity

    Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are three directly associated religions. The two largest religions in the world are Christianity and Islam. They all believe in Abraham and certain other patriarchs mentioned in the Bible as their spiritual ancestors. In their many points of similarity, there is no guarantee that their followers can get along. Most of the religiously provoked conflicts, mass crimes against humankind and genocides in the 20th century have been between Christians and Muslims.

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    Essay Length: 836 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Beowulf as Christian Propaganda

    Beowulf as Christian Propaganda

    The literary work of Beowulf is believed, by many, to contain numerous attributes of Christian propaganda. Throughout the story of Beowulf, there are several circumstances and coincidences that distinctly relate to the Christian belief system. One can only imagine that these ideas of Christian propaganda; which include the use of Christian themes and beliefs in works of literary art, were strategically placed throughout the story of Beowulf to help the conversion from the old world

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    Essay Length: 1,315 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Compare and Contrast Islam and Christianity

    Compare and Contrast Islam and Christianity

    Christianity and Islam The Middle East is a significant historical region where it served as the birthplace for many cultures and religions such as Christianity and Islam. As they expanded from this region, both of these religions had substantial impact on the course of history. However, Christianity and Islam have their similarities in religious beliefs and their differences in expansion between the two religions. The Arabs like the Christians and the Jews, believed in unseen

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    Submitted: March 25, 2010 By: Jessica
  • The Spread of Christianity to Japan

    The Spread of Christianity to Japan

    Christianity In Japan [Name of the writer] [Name of the institution] Christianity in Japan Japan has been a home for Shinto and Buddhist religions for centuries. The Christian missionaries during the 16th, 19th and 20th centuries worked hard to evangelize the Japanese nation but could not get desired success. There efforts in past failed partly due to sanctions imposed by the local rulers. The Jesuits missionaries traveled with Spanish and Portuguese traders to many

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    Essay Length: 3,556 Words / 15 Pages
    Submitted: March 25, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Same Sex Marriages from a Christian Perspective

    Same Sex Marriages from a Christian Perspective

    Same Sex Marriages From A Christian Perspective We, the Christian citizens of the United States, need to take a stand against same sex marriages. Most Americans do not want same sex marriages in our country. The family is the foundation of our society and we need to protect it. Biblically, same sex marriages are plainly wrong. Now is the time for us, as Christians and Americans to stand up for what is moral and right.

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    Submitted: March 25, 2010 By: Anna
  • Flaws in Christianity

    Flaws in Christianity

    Christianity is a religion in which events are claimed to have occurred but which can never be proved. Those who practice it live by different morals than are preached by the most holy texts. It is an institution in which the most holy scripture is contradictory, and wherein the supreme being, by the very definition, cannot exist. Christianity is, therefore, a fundamentally flawed religion. According to the Bible, events have occurred which are even more

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    Submitted: March 26, 2010 By: Mike
  • Christian Monasticism in Fourth-Century Egypt

    Christian Monasticism in Fourth-Century Egypt

    Christian Monasticism in Fourth-Century Egypt In the study of Christian history, the institution of monasticism seems to present one of the most interesting cases for examination. From its beginnings, other Christians have revered monasticism as a particularly demanding lifestyle, one that is emblematic of the highest level of devotion to God. The sacrifices that monks make are undertaken with the specific intent of achieving closer communion with God through a rejection of the outer, human

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    Essay Length: 419 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: March 28, 2010 By: Steve
  • Christianity and Its Popularity

    Christianity and Its Popularity

    Christianity and Its Popularity What is it about religion that draws people? Robert Hume states that “Religion is the chief differentiating characteristic of man” (1). If as Mr. Hume says religion is what differentiates us lets go a step further and ask why is it that Christianity is the most popular religion practiced today? As we begin to answer this question lets put the worlds major religions into perspective. Below is a time line of

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    Submitted: April 3, 2010 By: July
  • Christianity

    Christianity

    What is the religion we call Christianity? Christianity is a major religion in our world, which developed from Judaism. Christianity started about 2000 years ago in Judea, or today’s Israel. Jesus Christ and His faithful team of followers began the trend. In this time, Judea was home to extremely busy cities, farms, and different cultures. The ruler was the emperor of Rome, John the Baptist. At that time, the Jews despised Roman rule. Rome’s cultural

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    Essay Length: 375 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: April 3, 2010 By: Top
  • Confucianism and Christianity

    Confucianism and Christianity

    History's halls rang with the sound of a single hammer as one man remodeled Christianity for all time. This man was Martin Luther, and he changed history's course when he nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the cathedral in Wittenberg, Germany on October 31, 1517. These theses challenged the Roman Catholic Church by inviting debate over the legitimacy of many of the Church's practices, especially the sale of indulgences.1 Luther's simple action not

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    Submitted: April 5, 2010 By: Janna

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