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Atheistic secularism
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point of view that denies the existence of God; and religious elements in life
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excommunication
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anathema sit - to be shunned; a declaration by church authority that a person no lnger belongs to the community or shares in it (spiritual benefits), cut off from communion in the church. Its aim is to bring about a medicinal effect on peole
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Latin Fathers
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the principal, teachers and preachers of the early Western Chruch, influential people who influenced through speaking
known for othodoxy - correctness of church teaching known for holiness - person or thing dedicated to God ecclesiastical approval - church approval |
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Schism
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a split or division in a religious body
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Theologian
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one who specializes in the studies of God and of faith
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Hermit
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one who lives in solitude for religious reasons
ex. St Anthony the Hermit and St. Benedict |
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Caesaropapism
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the powerful control over religion and religious matters exercised by a government
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Circuit Rider
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methodism and Stephen; a clergyman assigned to a regular tour around the designated area to serve and hold religious ceremonies
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Ecumenical Council
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an assembly of the Caatholic bishops of the world, called by the pope for the purpose of discussing religious issues
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Papal states
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lands in Italy that were given to the Pope as his own territory
given by Pepin the Short |
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St. Agnes
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young girl with lamb who lost her head and died; persecuted by diocletian, virgin and martyr or married age, probably beheaded becuase refused to marry and was dedicated to faith
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Alcuin
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lived around 735, a theologian and learned scholar of his day, helped to set up palace schools in court of Charlemagne, Carolingian renaissance - renewed interes in learning
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Father of the Church
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theologian and writers of 1st 8 centuries who were outstanding for their sanctity and learning
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