Evangelical Catholic

frame the character of French and English settlements in the Americas.” Religion was clearly important to all. The English, renouncing the Protestant faith came as Pilgrims and Puritans and later Quakers. The Spanish and French wanted to spread the Catholic faith among indigenous people. The English were not focused on missionary type goals. To some extent, English, French and Spanish colonists, all had the backing of their countries ruling parties. The English colonies were established by…

religions influence from politics. Roman Catholicism has influenced French culture and politics for centuries. For the majority of France’s history, the larger part of France’s population considered themselves to be Roman Catholic. In the 16th century, conflict started between Catholics and Protestant Huguenots, which lasted through the 17th century. After a period of toleration, many Protestants left the country due to mistreatment. Then Catholicism was established as the state religion under…

There are many different types of people all over the world that practice Christianity. Christianity is the most popular religion in the world but, how did this religion come about prospering so much? While many preach Christianity openly today, in the 307-337 AD era this such ‘behavior’ was not allowed. Constantine, Roman emperor, was sole reason for Christians rights and prerogatives. Prior to Constantine, Christian worship was prohibited, churches were ordered to be destroyed, church…

During the counter-Reformation, the Catholic church reformed their teachings, and the rulers of the countries had to deal with what religion their country’s religion was going to be. When Luther first started his reforms, he had many Catholics agreeing with his teachings, one of those Catholics was George Witzel. Witzel stopped following Luther stated that it was time for a new church, but Witzel still pushed for reforms in the Catholic church. In 1545, the Catholic church called a council…

As Lisa Steffen argued treason was the most serious criminal offense in Britain because it affected the crown and its commonwealth. The laws against treason were based upon the medieval legislation of Edward III, though it was occasionally modified, strengthened or adjusted in order protect the crown. The statute confirmed the authority of the monarch over his subjects and “protected the person of the king and his family.” Therefore, as Steffen observed, monarchs used treason law to confirm and…

The fourteenth century was the last century before mayhem rang throughout the Catholic Church. In the beginning of the fifteenth century, the Church had become overrun with un-eligible bishops, priests, leaders, and weak popes. With the leaders of the Church so corrupted, many seized this opportunity to expose the workings of the Church and to challenge its doctrine. Although the pope responded to these challenges, a reformation occurred. This division of the church and people led to…

The Frankish armies was very diverse, its army had franks, Saxons, Alaman, Allans, Burgundian and gallon-roman (Bachrach, Bernard S. "Procopius, Agathias and the Frankish Military." Speculum 45, no. 3 (1970): 435-41). The Frankish were warriors, they acted like and dressed like the fierce warriors they were. Clovis was a go getter and he’d always go after what he wanted, Siagruis the king of Roman had a seat in the city of Soissons, so Clovis challenged him for it. (Gregory of Tours, History of…

Second Vatican Council reminds us the seven sacraments build up the Body of Christ in these acts of worship. The “sacraments” are the biblical roots or Gods plan to save us into salvation through Christ. I will touch on a couple of sacrament that help build the foundation of the Church which is known as a sacramental sign or instrument of salvation. Baptism and Theology since Vatican II state that “Baptism was a reference to the Sacraments of Initiation”. In council requested for a special…

slingshot. Bernini’s David looks like he took off his armor before the battle which further suggest the presence or power of God. This exemplifies the Baroque era in that it shows a more direct emotional relation to God which I’m sure was the goal of the Catholic Church during this time. Michelangelo and Bernini’s David do look to be of the same age and a very similar build. They both have very strong contours and detail, but Michelangelo’s David is idealistic and Bernini’s is realistic. The…

Nataly Oliver Mrs. Gawith English 1 26 January 2016 Mary Queen of Scots withheld the throne of Scotland at a young age but grew up having troubles being the right queen. When Mary Queen had been born she had to take a big part of the family. “She was born at Linlithgrow Palace, West Lothian on 8 December 1542” (Mary Queen of Scots Biography). “Mary became Queen of Scots when she was six days old.” (The official website of the British Monarchy). “She was the daughter of King James V of…