George Macdonald's Criteria For Orthodoxy In US

The Fundamentalist-Modernist dispute was a religious dispute that occurred in the 1920s and 1930s within the confines of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America that ended up creating separation in most of the American Christian movements also. In fact, convinced that the literal truth of the Bible formed the basis of Christian belief, fundamentalists initiated a campaign to eradicate Protestant denominations of modernism and to fight the new individual freedoms that seemed to contradict traditional morality (Foner 788). What is more, the press portrayed fundamentalism as a movement of backwoods bigots. Yet, it was a national phenomenon. Fundamentalism continued to be an important strain of 1920s politics and culture (Foner

The essay, America’s True History of Religious Tolerance, written by Kenneth Davis, made me realize how non-free America actually is towards religion and how people choose to practice it. It also opened my eyes on how to deal with most situations of this nature, if every arose to mo or towards any one else around me, as an American citizen

‘Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. The second is like unto it. Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two precepts hang all the law and the prophets’ (Mathew 22.37, 38, 39, 40). ‘By this all men know that they are my disciples, if ye have love one to another’ (John 13.35) …’He who loveth God loveth his brother also’ (1 John 4.21) …’If any man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar’ (1 John 4.20) …The first thing that takes our attention is the saying of Jesus, ‘Thou shalt love,’ etc. (501-2)

The Orthodox Way addresses, just as the title suggest, the ways of Orthodoxy. In the Prologue we hear of Christianity being metaphorically compared to a journey. We live in tents instead of houses because, we are always on the move spiritually (Ware, 7). Chapter one is titled, “God as Mystery,” and begins by asking “What or who is God” (11). Ware develops an understanding of God as to something beyond humans, but also with humans. He said that man is made in God’s image but God is not made in man’s image (12). To the Orthodox, when one comes face to face with God, everything they have ever known is gone and one is left grabbing ahold of God and every part of his essence (13). Ware goes on to say, “we are to be converted not only in our will but in intellect” (15). So not only do we change what we have known but our whole self changes when we give ourselves to God. Upon wrapping up Chapter one, Ware brings to the reader’s attention that we will never be

As the subtitle of American Grace suggests, religion can either unite us or it can divide us. Examples throughout history have shown that religion has the power to create a strong united front and there are also examples that have shown how religion has the ability to carve a dividing line. Religious pluralism in the United States can be seen as both a blessing and a curse.

For example a while ago a well-known pastor had developed a major heresy refusing a very essential doctrine without mentioning what the doctrine was my pastor John Macrthur who had a relationship with this pastor which means they had the same beliefs Macarthur from what I heard from a very credible source decided to longer support this pastor I heard they removed his books from the library and book stores. It’s obvious why he decided to do that because if Macarthur and grace decided to support this pastor while he is believing and embracing this doctrine then all those who listen and follow Macarthur would think that this false doctrine that his pastor adopted is ok to believe. So that why I have decided not to serve because I am not sure what

There are many ways to approach the bible, and people have many reasons for the paradigms which they believe. The bible has been read for hundreds of years, so it is no wonder people interpret information in different ways, but one paradigm seems to hold much evidence for validating how to approach the bible. The bible should be interpreted literally, and with the view that Jesus is God because much of the new testament is written from eyewitness of Christ. Also, there are many individuals who argue and provide evidence that the Catholic/Orthodox Paradigm is valid. Another reason is the many passages in the bible that echo each other. The Catholic/Orthodox paradigm is correct and should be used when interpreting the New Testament because it provides the most compelling evidence for its accuracy.

In the United States, religious neutrality appears throughout society as an attempt to respect majority and minority religions, which seems implausible due to the complicated relationship between religion and government. When the government makes legal decisions involving religion, the ideal of neutrality seemingly dissipates when one faith appears to garner more respect over another in earning the majority decision in the Courts. This impossibility of state neutrality is apparent when balancing citizens’ freedom to practice their religion with the government choosing one religious value over another. This idea of balance originates in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution which declares, “Congress shall make no law

From January to April we meticulously analyzed the thirteen letters Paul the Apostle wrote to teach the gospel of the Christ to the first century world. He used these letters to instruct and advise the churches he founded across the Mediterranean. After thoroughly examining these letters through lecture in class and in the readings, I have come to find myself to be much more educated on the scripture than when I first came into the class. Before I took Life and Letters of Paul, I had little to none religious experience or knowledge on the topic of Christianity. This class helped me develop a solid foundation on how Christianity was spread and came about.

Lastly Jesus teaches us about chapter 5 verses 43-48, which explains that you should love your neighbor, and love your enemies. Pray for the people that mistreat you, by doing that you will be acting as a child of God. If you love only that loves you, what 's really the point? How does that make you different from anybody else? Jesus explains you are to be perfect like God is perfect.

Religious tolerance wasn't established until the late 1700's. Christians were being killed just for believing in their faith. I can't even begin to comprehend how difficult that must of been. It was a convert or die type of society. Religious freedom is something that we all deserve and have the right to have. I know I personally take it for granted.

Religion had and still has (in countless countries) major influence and control over people's lives, from day to day activities to businesses and educational environment, and many more aspect of life. The level of religious institutions power and authority over the law of a country plays a key role, which is fortunately not the same case for the Americans because of separation of religion from politics and public places. In some cases, such split-up results are quickly visible; however, the main outcome is noticeable in years ahead to come in shape of change of people's mindset because of the freedom of citizens of the country to think without religion thoughts are imposed on them. With the advancement of science especially in the past years, a higher number of Americans with college degrees as never before, use of religion as a tool in hatred and wars caused

Being raised with the beliefs that I have are something I hold deeply in my heart. I have witnessed many miracles throughout my life not only for myself, but for others around me as well. We are taught all throughout the Bible what love is and how to love. God shows his love to his people by reading the scriptures of the Bible. One scripture that addresses Gods Love for us is in 1 John 4:9-11 it read “ In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another” (1 John 4:9-11, The New King James Version). This verse shows us that God's love for his people is unconditional and the fact that he would send his own son to die on the cross for our sins. God gives his believers commandments to live by. We are commanded to love one another as he has loved us and to love they neighbor as we love ourselves. Those who believe are Gods disciples and we are to show others the love that God shows us. Even though there is so much sin throughout this world God still loves each and every

In the Old Testament, God was more of a father figure to mankind. The children of God are sinning wildly and still learning the ways of the world. The relationship between God and man was a journey from stern father to friend in the Old Testament, while in the New Testament, conversely, we see God almost as our equal. Encased in the body of a man, Jesus was available to us in a way that was not before. Still with all the power of God, suddenly we could approach Him as a friend- the father and the friend and teacher molding into one. Through thick and thin, God guides us, teaches us, and loves us more than anything. His love is not limited to certain kinds of people either; it is selfless and all consuming. As Ephesians 1:4 states “just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.” God chose to love us, and He cares for the troubled and oppressed just as much as the privileged upperclassman. In fact, the bible reminds us that it is our Godly duty to remember and take action against the difficulties that oppressed groups face. True religion is “caring for someone who cannot take care of himself or herself.” Because God loves all of us so much, he also wants to push us to emulate him and care for orphans, widows and all other types of oppressed individuals that are overlooked in society and unable to

This Chick Tract also touches on the idea of an all loving God which goes hand in hand with the idea of God giving His only begotten Son so that everyone else will be allowed eternal life (John 3:16 ). The fundamentalists try to state in this Chick Tract that God does not love Roman Catholics because God views them as a false religion. The fundamentalists believe that the Catholic Church is just trying to persuade people to join their faith and that it actually goes against the word of God. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Faith, Catholics believe in an all loving God due to the fact that He always provides for His people, forgives sins, and most importantly offers His followers an eternity of everlasting love with Him in heaven if they choose to do so (Cline, Austin, Is God Omnibenevolent). God has proven that He loves all of His followers and children not only through the giving of His Son, but also throughout other parts of the Bible. Deuteronomy 7:9 shows a great example of this love “Remember that the Lord your God is the only God and that he is faithful. He will keep his covenant and show his constant love to a thousand generations of those who love him and obey his commands”. God is telling his followers that if they remain faithful to Him, He will in return remain faithful to them, and will always guide them and keep them safe. This God does not seem to be a God of hate who could merely banish someone to spend the rest of eternity burning in hell for not