Examples Of Unitarianism

In this passage, King’s presentation of logos is genius. He effectively shows the clergymen two sides of the community, the one of complacency and the other of hatred and cynicism. In this excerpt he does not attempt

Culturally speaking, Walter Rauschenbusch may have been years ahead of his time. From the very first chapter of his most famous work, Rauschenbusch’s passion for social justice is quite evident. He certainly had his finger on the pulse of his current generation, noting the compelling movement of the college students of his day to social service (3). It could be argued that the current generation shares this passion and perhaps even his theology. Unfortunately, while as believers we are called to “act justly and love mercy” (Micah 6:8), Rauschenbusch’s system of theology to uphold this love for social justice

The Second Great Awakening laid the foundations of the development of present-day religious beliefs and establishments, moral views, and democratic ideals in the United States. Beginning back in late eighteenth century and lasting until the middle of the nineteenth century,1 this Protestant awakening sought to reach out the un-churched and bring people to a much more personal and vivid experience of Christianity. Starting on the Southern frontier and soon spreading to the Northeast, the Second Great Awakening has also been associated as a response against the growing liberalism in religion - skepticism, deism, and rational Christianity.2 Although the movement is well-known to be

According to Hinks, Methodists were usually more willing to place “the powerful God of Christianity… on the side of social and political justice.” One religious message that Walker conveys through this Appeal that supports this claim, was

The Protestant Reformation of the Catholic Church devastated the religious unity of Christian Europe, resulting in a great deal of antagonism, which in turn led to the persecutions, denial of civil rights, expulsion, and ultimately the torture and death of many men, women and children. The ongoing conflict was not consigned to one distinct European nation, but was experienced in every European nation that the Catholic Church ruled and reigned. There was no worldview in Europe at that time that allowed for the religious differences of men to coexist peaceably.

His lifelong search for a closer personal union with God forged his beliefs and ideas. Rejecting the moderate theology of Puritanism, Williams embraced the radical tenets of separatism, turned briefly to Baptist principles, but ultimately declared that Christ’s true church could not be known among men until Christ himself returned to establish it. From his reading of the New Testament, in which Christ had commanded religious truth and error to coexist in every nation until the end of the world, Williams concluded that liberty of conscience”soul liberty” as he called it was necessary because no one could know for certain which form of religion was the true one God had intended.

The beginning of King’s speech starts with his address to “[his] fellow clergymen” (1). Throughout and with multiple examples, King attempts to back up his argument with the appeal of logos. One of King’s main arguments in his letter

Due to the excerpt from the vivacious and often brutal debate between Zwingli and Luther, I believe that the Reformation debates led to further hostility rather than compromise and unity between religious and sectarian opponents. I mainly believe that due to this debate being frequently brutal.

The simple frame structure with a square steeple was located on the north side of Spruce Street, between Hickory and Chestnut Streets, only a block from the center of the Portage County seat. Reverend Willson of the Universalist Church once gave a sermon he called “Dangerous Doctrines” stating that “Universalism is based upon the doctrine that God’s love is unlimited and extends to all men at all times and in all places.” This doctrine may be the reason this church was chosen as the location of the 1853 annual convention of the Ohio Women’s Rights

The Progressive-Era’s reform efforts were conducted by the Progressives who were mainly middle-class, passionately religious, men and women who had extra time, money, and resources to dedicate to the reform efforts (Schultz, 2014). Women and followers of the Social Gospel movement were the two main groups behind the reform. Progressive reformers set out to end corruption in politics, improve lives of all humans, and boost governments intervention to safeguard citizens. The Social Gospel Movement was huge in the fight against prostitution, trying to end poverty, and achieving social justice. Two main leaders were Washington Gladden and Walter Rauschenbusch who hit hard opposition in their direction of a Jesus-inspired kindness reform from the

As one who came to the Methodist tradition later in her journey, I am very appreciative as to the origins of John Wesley’s practices and beliefs. I am proud of the fact that “we” have been the first tradition to ordain women in the ministry as well as the first to focus on assisting everyday people and those on the margins. But even more importantly, just as the Methodists of old spoke viscerally against slavery the still intact systematic racism needs to be addressed by the church as well. As we read the above text, it states to go out and train everyone, not just some or those who are all white. Again, it is important we learn from our past to create a healthier future.

1. 140 years ago, in Maysville, South Carolina, Mary McLeod, a child of former slaves was born. Coming up from very simple beginnings, would later in life become a renowned educator and college founder, an advocate, for civil and human rights, and a valued advisor to several United States presidents? As a young girl toiling in the fields alongside of her parents, Ms. McLeod knew that education and knowledge would eventually open her eyes to the world outside of South Carolina. At the tender age of 10, Ms. McLeod, began her educational journey by entering Trinity Presbyterian Mission School, followed by Scotia Seminary in North Carolina, and Moody Bible Institute, in Chicago, Illinois. Ms. McLeod, at first wanted

In his second essay, titled “Rethinking Power” describes this “Constantinian error” and the different ways that Christians try to create change in culture. He focuses on three major Christian culture-changing movements of our day: the Christian right, the Christian left, and the Neo-Anabaptists. All of these movements lack an

Willard recognizes the hardships of being an activist and the negative attention that comes along with it. However, she believes in her actions toward reform and wants to reassure her audience that they too are praised for their efforts and that they will all be recognized for the courage they are admitting. Willard accounts for the worldwide efforts that the World’s Woman’s Christian Temperance Union has made exemplifying God’s principles. She notes the importance of these principles and the need for them to be embraced into customs and laws in order to live in an acceptable godly society. This view of acceptance, equality, and the act of working in mission groups worldwide and promoting awareness for those less fortunate depicts our desire to strive for those same morals in today’s society.

Jacques-Louis David was a Neo-classical artist in 18th Century France. He painted in this serious style as a direct reaction against the accepted Rococo art era. Whilst the Rococo era was shallow and frivolous in subject matter (see The Swing, right), David’s paintings focused strongly on ideas of sacrifice and duty. But why would he work in this way? It was because David had a clear purpose for his art. He was a strong Republican who longed for the day when France would overthrow the gluttonous,