Essay

The Beatitudes, which come from the Latin word “beatus” meaning blessed, can be found in the Holy Bible (Matthew 5: 3-12). St. Gregory of Nyssa, a mystic who lived in Cappadocia in Asia Minor around 380 AD, was one of the first thinkers to reflect on the significance of the Beatitudes.

When we look back at Christianity over the years, there are several people who are remembered for their impact on the religion. The first most important figure was Jesus Christ. However, if we travel forward a bit, into the 4th Century we come across Constantine. Historians agree that Constantine served as an important component in […]

Just two weeks ago I was in Radio Shack looking at a pair of head phones I wanted. Though merely forty dollars, I couldn’t at first bring myself to buy them. Why? Because that was money I could give to God, and allow for Him to use it for His glory. I didn’t buy them. […]

The role of women in Church has forever been scrutinized and misunderstood; although many churches continue to refuse women certain rights, it cannot be overseen the vast contributions women have given to Christianity and vice versa.

The history of religion continues to play an important role in defining why certain aspects of religion are the way they are today. Understanding religion’s history can also help one appreciate the importance, value, and determination that certain individuals went through in order for that particular religion to gain freedom and acceptance in society. Throughout […]

Out of all the major world religions Judaism and Christianity have the closest relationship. There are many difference and many similarities within these religions mainly because Christianity grew out of Judaism. Many people including Jesus and the twelve disciples were Jews (religionfacts.)

Christianity and Judaism, despite originating at different times, are closely connected and have gained widespread popularity. Throughout centuries, both religions have been passionately followed because of their shared beliefs, laws, deities, major works, and the path to salvation they provide. Even in the present day, these influential religions continue to be practiced worldwide.

Knowledge can be attained through reason, morals of right verses wrong, and controls of divine powers: these traits, for which Stoic philosophies and Christians see virtuous spirits traveling the earth searching for answers of certainty through truth from fallacy. In Seneca’s “Letters from a Stoic” and “The Gospel to Mark and The First Letter of […]

Hinduism and Christianity are two religions that have been around for thousands of years. These religions have developed philosophies on certain subjects that can be compared in order to show their similarities and differences.

The spread of Christianity overtime replaced the old warrior religion changing the way of life, and at the giving it new meaning. With the coming of Christianity a hope for poets also came about. As the conversion of Ireland to Christianity took place a new era known as Ireland’s Golden Age began to take over.

Ecumenism refers to the cooperation between different denominations of Christianity to create unity. There are many benefits of ecumenism such as , building trust, reduces duplication, promotes unity, allows for pooling of resources, and so much more. Two Councils which maintain and promote these values are The National Council of Churches and the NSW Ecumenical […]

Followers of Jesus, a Jewish man, started a new religion, Christianity. Christianity started to grow during the Pax Romana, a period of peace in Rome. The Pax Romana lasted from 27 B.C.E to 180 C.E. and during it government improved, literature prospered, engineering improved, and laws formed.