Bishops' Bible

Before watching the movie, I believe that Father Flynn is guilty of something, but not necessarily rape/sexual assault. He could have sinned in a different way or done some other wrongdoing, and that could be the reason he was acting so sketchy. If I was in a court of law, however, I would say he’s innocent because there is not enough solid evidence to prove that he is guilty. His reactions to the accusations and past history with multiple parishes does make me suspect he is guilty of something,…

church has been a launching pad for world changers, revolutionaries, equal rights activist, politicians, and even slave owners. During the time of legalized slavery throughout the United States, slaveowners were frequently christian and used the bible to justify their actions. Although almost every modern branch of christianity believes that slavery is immoral, many church goers of the the pre-civil war America did not. The church’s power and influence was a powerful force that was misused to…

For many years, people in the LGBTQ+ community and the Catholic church have butted heads. It was even, and to some still is, a known stereotype that these people hate each other and heavily disagree with many viewpoints and subject matters. It has always been a major argument point between the two groups where there would often be heated arguments, debates, and fights about this issue and who is right. Over the years, however, the Catholic church has evolved and a lot of their teachings have…

The History of Catholic women deaconesses and priests There are around 50,000 women deacons that have had parishes all around the eastern part of the Catholic Church during the history of the Catholic Church . Women deacons played an essential role in their community, The catholic church has told us that, because only they as women could enter the women's quarters. Only women could effectively prepare and impact another woman's life, and other women catechumens for their joining the Church…

During fifteenth century Germany the Christian Church ruled all the land. The Church controlled everything during this time including the laws, events and festivities, and controlled the lives of many germans. The Church controlled all of this by the threat of if the people of Germany do not do as the Church says they will go to hell, but if they do as the Church says and they stay on the Church’s good side then they will find themselves in Heaven. The Church also controlled the people of…

Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint is acknowledged as a significant figure in Australian history for her contribution towards the development of Catholic education and social welfare. She continues to prevail as an inspiration in society, having exhibited courage and compassion through her selfless actions toward those in need. Mary Helen MacKillop, also known as Saint Mary of the Cross was born on January 15, 1942 in Fitztroy, Victoria to Alexander MacKillop and Flora MacDonald. Her…

maintain their jurisdiction, and prevented the other from gaining control. In 1162, in an attempt to gain influence above the Church, King Henry II chose Thomas Becket to become the archbishop of Canterbury, a position widely regarded as the leading bishop in England (Commire).…

specifically states “… they affirmed and maintained that the temporal power has no jurisdiction over them, but, on the contrary, that the spiritual power is above the temporal.” (521) Luther clarified that everyone was equal because according to the bible, all Christians make up the spiritual estate and no one person is higher. Luther further elaborates on this and says all Christians are all consecrated as priest by baptism. A spiritual ruler would never abandon their power, and use it to gain…

Can I Be Frank by Rob Wyatt talks about priesthood in the perspective of a young priest.The story started with a hilarious journey of a young priest Father Francis Gold to his first parish in Florida, the St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Unknown to him, the parish, the congregation and the Roman Catholic religion has long been under the shadow of a business tycoon and its greatest contributor, Mr. Gene Charmois. Father Francis got the ire of Mr. Charmois when he declined the offer of a brand new…

Since early 16 and 17th centuries, kings, religion, and the parliament have always confronted each other. Religion was enormously important than it is today. People once migrated, and now are still migrating due to religious differences. There was no clemency when it came to religion. It is believed that ancient civilizations had once considered the existence of a “God” because of the offerings they used to make to some God they had faith in. It was made law that everyone was supposed to be…