Pope John Chritianity

In this assignment you will summarize and analyze the essential elements of the Christian worldview and reflect on implications for your own worldview.

Christianity is a faith based religious tradition, of which the follower is considered to be a Christian adherent. Thus, being a living tradition, Christianity is continually subject to change in accordance to the needs of the adherent and reaffirming the Christian tradition within a contemporary context. The aspects, which attribute the present existence of Christianity and its dynamism therein, include sacred texts and writings, ritual and ceremonies, beliefs and believers, and ethics. Ultimately, the aforementioned characteristics strive to form and continually validate answers to the enduring questions of life through a process of change, which simultaneously highlights Christianity as a living tradition.

As time has gone by, I think that Jesus’ resurrection is still a large part of Christianity, but I think other aspects have also gained importance. For example, Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount where he distributed the Beatitudes to us provide great moral guidance for many people and are more realistic and relatable to the average person. I resolve that the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes are at the core of the Church right now. Although, theoretically, the Ten Commandments came first, it seems as though they are the laws in which the people, described in the Beatitudes, abide by.

This is further emphasised in the commandment, "You shall not covet your neighbours wife." Furthermore, the universal condemnation of adultery by all Jewish variants reflects Jewish beliefs as it protects society from promiscuity, disease and deformed birth which have the potential to jeopardise the framework for Jewish conduct and hence continue the tradition in stability and morality. This results in society being spiritually and ritually clean, also promote the belief of fidelity and honesty, which will inturn encourage Judaism to be moral and stable.

The Book of John, and the life and death of Jesus Christ are key components of the authors evidence to back up his ways of solving the issues of Christian worldviews. Along with this, the author includes testimonials of his friends that specifically dealt with real-life issues in conflict with their Christian views as well.

As time constantly presses forward and the earth continues to revolve, the world will never stop progressing and adapting to better suit the needs of mankind. The evolution of religion has greatly enhanced the quality of life for humanity by providing individuals with a strong belief system that is now the foundation of many peoples’ core values. One universal religion that has undergone extensive amounts of reform is Christianity. In particular, the Catholic church is well-known for the development of their famous ecumenical council meetings that help determine the future of the church. Numerous Councils have been conducted throughout the course of history, but none more significant than the most recent, the Second Vatican Council or Vatican II. The Catholic church was operating as if it was still the medieval period and desperately needed to be modernized. As a result, every Roman Catholic Church official was gathered to meet and devise a plan for how to introduce the church to the modern world. Consequently, the following will reveal the Second Vatican Council and the ramifications of the agenda, history and theology evolution, significant texts, and new developments.

Due to Christianity’s importance, the Church consequently held significant power during the Medieval times. In a decree titled the “Unam Sanctam,” Pope Boniface VIII wrote, “URGED BY FAITH, we are obliged to believe and to maintain that the Church is one, holy, catholic, and also apostolic. We believe in her firmly and we confess with simplicity that outside of her there is neither salvation nor the remission of sins” (Dennis). In other words, the Pope established that all answers to Christianity exist solely in the Church, including on the basis of salvation and the forgiveness of sins. Further on in the “Unam Sanctum,” he proclaimed his part in the equation: “Furthermore, we declare, we proclaim, we define that it is absolutely necessary for salvation that every human creature be subject to the Roman Pontiff” (Dennis). In this instance, the Pope arguably assumes the role of God on earth, defining that he is absolutely necessary for salvation, not solely Jesus Christ. His assertion provides further evidence for the

Biblical and historical texts such as these are often looked to as guidance for how individuals in modern society should behave and how they should act. Marriage as an institution has been tied to the Catholic and Christian implications of devotion to ones partner, specifically for a man to a woman. Women are expected to love their partner through sickness and through health, but also till death do them part. Divorce is seen somewhat taboo because the vow expects this couple to be united forever. However, it extends further then just marital roles.

(1) Describe the dual inheritance within Christianity of Greek and Jewish thought. How were these traditions similar? How were they distinct? How did each contribute to the formation of Christian life and belief? Cite MacCulloch in your answer.

Explain how religious traditions describe and encourage the following relationships: o Relationship with the divine

Pope John Paul the Second It was recently this year that the Catholic world had lost its leader,

What did we really learn from Jesus Christ’s life teachings? Was it all about the afterlife and the kingdom of God? Or was it more for living a clean Christian life. How did these teachings affect Christianity in today’s world? These are the questions people are in search of. What religion is right and what are the answers. In gospels we are told that Jesus taught of God’s love for mankind and how he’s always looking out for those who follow him, and that our love for him should be great. He taught us of the Kingdom that awaits us in the afterlife and how reaching the kingdom should be one of the main goals of every religious individual. Then we have the lesson of treating others how we want to be treated, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark

Although both the Aristotelian and Christian notions of virtue are broadly based upon morality and ethics, each highlights distinct qualities in it’s quest to find the true meaning of virtue. For Aristotle, virtues are habits of excellence. They promote happiness and are essential to building a society. However, Aristotle does not believe that virtue is exact; each person has their own internal barometer of which actions are virtuous. That is to say, a virtuous behavior for each individual is not exactly the same. A Christian views virtue in a more universal way, basing their virtues on the general principles of faith and love. Faith refers specifically to a belief and trust in God, while love refers most generally to the idea that one should love one’s self and one’s neighbors unconditionally.

Casti Connubii (On Christian Marriage) by Pope Pius XI which literally means “chastity in marriage” addresses Catholic teaching on marriage and procreation. The pope declares that marriage is a divine institution and uniquely suited to the raising children. The encyclical also stresses the indissolubility and stability of marriage. This comes to be through the consent of the spouses-it is a sacred and inviolable bond. The document underlines that the spouses must be joined in “an especially holy and pure love”

In today’s world, religion plays a profound part in many people’s lives and they find it important to firmly follow the guiding principles of a religion. Religion has been