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of the Catholic Church and inspired the Protestant Reformation. The Protestant Reformation weaken the control of the Catholic Church, created new denominations and new freedoms in Christianity. Furthermore, these Luther 's actions helped in the set up of the United States of America. Martin Luther impacted world history by fighting against oppression, by sparking a reformation, and by his actions having effects on United States. First, Luther fought back against the Catholic Church and sparked…

century the Church 's power and authority were never questioned. Martin Luther, a catholic monk saw many problems with the Roman Catholic church during the height of it’s power, such as John Tetzel selling indulgences. In the 15th century, religion was the key to reaching salvation. If one was not to attend church or not strive for a religious lifestyle from birth to death, they would be viewed as damned and go to hell. Because of this fear of not reaching…

For this essay, I will be reviewing music in a social context. I attended First Baptist Church in Denton, Texas on October 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. I have attended this specific church once before and fell in love with its music and atmosphere. The atmosphere of the church feels very warm, comfortable, and cozy. Both the coordinators and members of the church are very welcoming as they greeted everyone that walks through the doors. The deacons, or coordinators, led us to seating to wait until the…

curriculum, to expose children to age appropriate catechesis and introduce them to Church doctrine. This fundamental knowledge is a critical component to living a life with Christ. There is no life with Christ without a knowledge of the chief teachings that comprise our system of beliefs. In addressing this responsibility, teachers will teach the Creation, the Life of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, Mary, the Mother of God, the Church, and the Mass. Teachers will also discuss with students the…

The Duchess of Malfi takes place in Italy, during the 16th century. It begins in Malfi, or Amalfi, at the duchess’ court in the province of Salerno on the Western coast of Italy. The scene later changes to Ancona as well as Loretto, and interspersed throughout are scenes in Rome where Bosola reports to Ferdinand and the Cardinal. The play is believed to be set between the years 1504 and 1508, but spans several years as Antonio and the Duchess establish their family, all while keeping it a secret…

Why is it that as our world is globalizing: sports, businesses, markets, and technology are the first to come to mind? Yes, all of these things are crucial in the globalized society that has emerged today. However, we take for granted the cultures, languages, and even religions that spread into a global era of their own. These so commonly forgotten parts our past relate back to how our everyday lives came to be. Religion is an aspect of most peoples’ lives; there are communities of the same…

Perpetua is a Christian martyr from the days of early christianity, when it was still illegal to be a Christian. She writes about her experiences, about being arrested and having visions about heaven, as well as what her time in prison was like, because it was more similar to house arrest. When her story ends, it tells about her getting trampled by a female cow in the arena, and when she doesn’t die from that, where she guides the hand of the soldier who executes her. Throughout all of her…

Why are churches electing not to use social media for evangelism? Could this disregard for creative and innovative “evangelism” in using social media as a tool for outreach be a missed opportunity to increase church attendance? The Vatican’s chief media strategist says the Catholic Church can no longer ignore the opportunities for evangelization that the Internet offers. Furthermore,…

analysis will define the religious significance of Paradise Lost by John Milton through the context of free will and the fallen state of man in this protestant epic poem. Milton’s protestant text was historically a countermand to the Roman Catholic Church, since it defines the freedom of different Christian sects to practice their own faith through free will. The fall of Satan in Paradise Lost defines the core values of rebelliousness against the Roman Catholic authority by, ironically, making…

public promotion, including giving financial aid to religious schools, violates the clause. The only dissent came from Justice Stewart, who argued that the establishment clause was only meant to prevent the creation or adoption of a state-sponsored church, not to prohibit all types of government involvement with religion. Abington School District v. Schempp, similar case to Engel v. Vitale happened in 1963. Pennsylvania enacted laws that required, in effect, that the Holy Bible be read without…