Protestant Ascendancy

This gave birth to westernized ideas, while the traditional norms of thinking were challenged and evaluated, creating the Protestant reformation. Martin Luther, a German priest, came up with issues that he saw in the Roman Catholicism in a document well known as his ‘Ninety-Five Theses.’ Luther believed that salvation came from believing in God, and not living a morally correct…

“The Holy Spirit, who is not acquired through breaking images or any other works, but only through the gospel and faith,” reflected the great Protestant reformer Martin Luther. Luther decided to learn more about God at a monastery when lightning almost struck him. Although the monastery was a great part of his life in helping him learn more about God and His word, the true life changing part of his life was when he was studying the scripture Romans 1:17. This change of beliefs led to issues due…

Significant Differences of the Protestants and Catholic Church Both Protestants and Catholics are Christians; they just differ in certain areas much like the two topics that are about to be discussed (ExploreGod Web). First, was the Catholic Church and from there branched off the Protestants due to different ways of wanting to do things. Martin Luther’s 95 Theses are what started the Protestants to branch off from the Roman Catholic Church as a whole. Two of the significant differences between…

Throughout many years people have made history in many different types of ways. There has been many events around the world that impacted our present history. While there are countless number of events that has shaped many countries. There are some major events that stand as markers of great change, that if it would of never happen; our present could probably be quite different. The Thirty Years' War, The French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years' War, The French Revolution, World War…

Its introduction stated the author Pettigree showed “the ironies of [Holbein’s] reputation as a great Protestant painter,” but there was little evidence that supported the actual claim. The evidence provided, like that fact that Hans Holbein never became an English citizen, wasn’t substantial to convince an audience. Additionally, the article failed to mention…

Introduction North Africa in antiquity was a region that was constantly under the control and influence of foreign powers. It was a region that was favorably situated for trade with many of its major cities built along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and it was also a fertile region that was able to sustain the agricultural needs of its sovereign rulers. First, it was the Roman Empire that controlled the local North African provinces and the goods they offered, and much later it was the…

remain in discussion among historians. However, many infer that the revolution can be traced back to Martin Luther. The religious conflicts of the Protestant Reformation led to absolutism as a solution that caused the period of Enlightenment sparking the first phase of the French Revolution. Martin Luther was one of the main contributors to the Protestant Reformation, which began when he published the 95 Theses. Martin Luther believed that “salvation and justification come through faith…God’s…

Age of Reason The Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, is the name given to the period in Europe and America during the 1700s when mankind was emerging from centuries of ignorance into a new age enlightened by reason, science, and respect for humanity. People of the Enlightenment period were convinced that human reason could discover the natural laws of the universe and determine the natural rights of mankind; thereby continuing progress in knowledge, technical achievement, and moral…

Religious freedom is a gift that few people will receive, but are fortunate to have. For some, religious freedom is not existent, and living out their faith becomes a life struggle. For others, the freedom of religion is present, and they will never experience the pain of persecution for their faith. The freedom to live out one’s faith is a privilege that should never be taken for granted. Religious freedom is having the right to follow any form of faith, and express it freely without…

1.0 Introduction 1.1 Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Australia In Australia the Refugee and Asylum Seeker social justice issue is a recurring matter that causes the Australian Government to take action. The Refugee issue in Australia divides the nation in half between the Government’s and the Catholic Church’s opinions. This causes a range of interest including professionals, priests, students and more people to write about the Refugee social justice issue. Morrissey is a professional who…