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Christianity. The homes that the Beguines lived in were referred to as a beguinage throughout Europe. They believed in conducting piety acts such as fasting, chastity, and praying, but did not devote themselves to making oaths to the Catholic Church. Consequently, the Catholic Church had issues regulating the Beguines as their numbers began to increase…

With the fall of Rome in 476 CE, the Roman Catholic Church emerged and began its course to spread the word of God throughout Europe. Throughout the Middle Ages one of the most dominant religions the world has ever seen which was the Roman Catholic Church, played an integral role in the lives of everyday people. In these times, the Church was much more than a mere religious organization, instead playing a hand in hand role in many aspects of daily life as well as playing a key role in many…

Growing up in a traditional, Catholic family, I have attended Catholic school all my life, gone to church every Sunday, and attended youth groups and Christian camps during the summers. However, like many Catholic children, I was easily bored by the ritualistic, seemingly uninteresting traditions that made up the mass and the religion itself. Yet in the homily of one specific Sunday mass, the priest spoke about something that would change the path of my life profoundly. A missionary priest…

For this final core writing assignment, I have chosen the topic about the issues and the conspiracies of the Roman Catholic Church. These topics might be disturbing to others specially the pro Catholic Church people like my family. This is one of the reasons why I chose this topic because it caught my interest on why and how are these things possible. I started the research with an open mind and look at the issues on a different perspective without being bias. After doing some research and after…

Europe in the fourteenth century was a society defined by its devotion to Christianity, and as a religious order, the Knights Templar are proof that no one was impervious to being found guilty of heresy. This essay will first discuss the reasons that the Templars made their confessions and whether or not they were guilty of committing heresy. It will then explore the reasons behind their guilty verdict, such as their wealth and resentment toward them, and possible motivations for the Church and…

creation of Anglicanism as a religion, and despite his role, Henry VIII should not be regarded as the founder of Anglicanism. The term ‘Anglican’ derives from the Latin word, ‘anglicanus,’ which means ‘English;’ it was used to distinguish a faith from Roman Catholicism . The origins of Anglicanism as a faith are not entirely clear. The fifteenth and sixteenth century were periods of religious transition and development. There were several religious reformations taking place throughout Europe,…

I interviewed my friend, Chris, for this assignment. The primary and secondary dimensions and the responses to the questions he provided during the interview showcase his culturally influenced attitudes and values that shape who he is as a person. I also realized that we share common fears and hold common values, while maintaining differences as well. I learned that there are common fears and needs that are universal and felt by everyone. Based on this interview, I can see the culturally…

Liturgical Church Evaluation: Prince of Peace Catholic Church For my evaluation of a liturgical worship service, I visited Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Muskegon, Michigan. I attended the 10:30 mass on Sunday March 6th. Before the service, I was very excited to experience worship in a liturgical setting. Having learned about liturgical worship in class, I developed a greater appreciation for the the way that many of our Christian brother and sisters worship. Their tradition and…

In 2014, I was head over heels for the Catholic Church. A young adult going to mass every Sunday morning and then again Sunday night for “Teen” mass wasn’t abnormal in the city of Corpus Christi. I mean, the name of the city translates into “Body of Christ.” (Spoiler: “Teen” mass wasn’t as ‘Hip’ or ‘poppin’ as you might think it would be. The only difference was instead of a children’s choir it was a ragtag band playing slow Jesus songs.) But this Teen Mass was different, this was my last one…

clarification of celestial messages of God or, truth be told, the voice of God itself. Given the endorsement and asserted "endowments" of the Pope, the general population energetically sought after the campaigns. This is one of the best sins of the Roman Catholic Church all through history. In spite of the instability without bounds, for example, the sudden disappointments of the Crusades, the general population were driven by whatever the Pope directed. Indeed, numerous customs constituted by…