Churches Should Not Be Divided

and it was divided into patriarchates, or geographical units. Its earliest patriarchates were in Alexandria, Antioch, and Rome. Constantinople joined in the fourth century and Jerusalem joined in the fifth century. “The conversion of the Emperor Constantine confirmed the progressive Christianization of Byzantine Empire from the fourth century A.D. on” (Bailey 6). Despite Jerusalem’s smaller patriarchate, it was honored because it was the “Mother

Church. The following models utilize the Annual Local Church Reports to model churches progress or change over time. We believe that the use of metrics and the creation of a Vitality Index is an important step forward in helping the denomination develop a shared understanding of vitality. Although this index is a useful step forward in the process of transforming United Methodism, it is an iterative step. It should be examined, considered, and scrutinized by the wider connection it is

Anti-Slavery Movement While slavery was settled and accepted in the Southern Methodist Churches, anti-slavery movement was taking place in the north and elsewhere. As slavery deepens in the South, the anti-slavery in the north had become more intense, led by people like William Lloyd Garrison and Wendell Phillips. Sweet states, “This new type of anti-slavery agitation is typified by William Lloyd Garrison and his Liberator; by Wendell Phillips with his eloquent appeals for the downtrodden slave;

A strange phenomenon occurs every Sunday morning in America at 11:00 am. America drifts in a time wharf and turn back the hands of time back to the 60's when churches were segregated—black and white. This phenomenon in essence is reality because churches in America still resemble churches from the civil rights era. Who is to blame for this schism? Will it always be this way? "St. Paul waxes quite indignant when he thinks the unity of the Christian community has been jeopardized or undermined. .

There were also stories about St. James ' retaliations against non-believers who questioned his power. Constable translates a story about Saracens who took over Compostela, and "by divine retribution, some of them were afflicted by looseness of the bowels, and shot whatever they had in their bellies out through their back passages. Others lost the sight of their eyes and wandered blindly about the church and the city." This account demonstrates what could happen if one did not show proper respect

The physical, mental, moral and emotional oppression and violence that men and women, children and adults experience through “Racism and Sexism” are happening worldwide in relation to human culture and religious beliefs. “Racism” is an act of violence against people or an unjust treatment of them because they belong to an inferior race. In the Bible, God had commanded the Jews to annihilate the Gentiles living Canaan in order to avoid them (Jews) learning the detestable ways of the Gentiles. (Deut

Ever since the start of Christianity, the church has constantly been dividing into different sects, also known as denominations. Some churches for example let snakes loose while they take communion, while others have professional football on television during services. While these traditions may seem strange to some, they are simply the norm for others. The question we must then ask ourselves is “why?” Today, not only will we find out why there are so many denominations, why this matters, and what

To what extent was the development of Christian art and architecture influenced by the art and architecture of classical Rome? How was it unique? Churches played a big role in the development of Christian’s art and and/or the architecture of the ancient Rome. It is stated by Encyclopedia.Com that “Early Christian art and architecture, works of art exhibiting Christian themes and structures designed for Christian worship created relatively soon after the death of Jesus. Most date from the 4th to the

Today, why are Christians divided in church? Are we not one family and one body in God? 1 Cor. 1: 12-13 says, "Now I mean this, that each of you says, I am of Paul, and I of Apollos, and I of Cephas, and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul?" We are all baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, we are one family and one body. Different opinions are due to a shortage of Christ. We all have our own preferences and understanding in so

There is a distinct problem with religion in this country. The churches of America have become racially divided, creating inequalities amongst our populace. Racial divisions run deep, and there is an undeniable relationship between religion and racism. Since the inception of this country, we have been racially divided. These divisions continued throughout the 20th century, and continue to this very day. These divisions often include, but are not limited to social and political values. Racism