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    Christians believe that we can earn indulgences or reparation for our sins, through the good works of the saints, because we are one as a church. Muslims believe that each human is born sinless, and is responsible to maintain this state throughout life. They believe that each person is responsible for only his or her salvation, and that no person can receive

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    Biography: Saint Philomena

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    not only treated her parents with respect, but she still treated and loved her neighbors as herself. In spite the fact that she was tortured, she did not fight back, harm, or express any negativity towards anyone, especially the emperor. “Pray to Saint Philomena. Whatever you ask from her, She will obtain for you.” - Pope Gregory XVI. St. Philomena is known as “The Wonder Worker”

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    so, the British slowly assimilated Christian traditions over the years; thus, pagan and Christian customs blended together in daily lives and has a strong influence in Elizabethan culture. In addition, observances were done according to the church calendar. As mentioned previously, festivals

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    College; one of the biggest decisions one will make in their lifetime. Determining if a college fits is a challenging decision. Even though choosing a college is overwhelming, the dedication is worth it. The outcome of one’s decision will have a major impact on their life. The factors that help to decide what college to attend are the cost, financial aid, scholarships, location, size, setting, type, programs, the registration deadlines, and application process; Brigham Young University The cost

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    The Schism of 1054 (also known as the Great Schism, the East-West Schism and the 1000 Year Schism) was a defining moment in Christianity’s two thousand year history, dividing "Chalcedonian" Christianity into two separate Church bodies of which would become Western (Roman) Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. Though there is a broad historical, theological and religious consensus that the official break of communion is dated to the year 1054 C.E., when Pope Leo IX and Patriarch Michael I excommunicated

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    Public relation needs in parochial and private schools are different than those of public schools. All Saints is a parochial school and in order to better understand their public relations and communication plan fundamental information about the school is included in this paper. Located in suburban Northern Palm Beach County, All Saints Catholic School is an inter-parish school supported by six local parishes. The current enrollment is 462 students, grades Pre-K through

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    African Popes

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    “Victor I, Saint, Pope (189-198 or 199), date of birth unknown. The “Liber Pontificalis” makes him a “native of Africa” and gives his father the name of Felix” (The Original Catholic Encyclopedia). “Pontificate: 186 or 189 to 197 or 201. Most sources agree that Victor

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    Essay On Coptic Orthodoxy

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    strongly associate myself with is Coptic Orthodoxy. There are many branches of Christianity all over the world today and Coptic Orthodoxy is one that is constantly growing. Coptic Orthodoxy is a branch of Christianity influenced by the teachings of Saint Mark in Egypt. Many refer to this faith as being “Coptic”. It is not significantly unique to just the United States of California. There are Coptic Orthodox Christians all over the world today and the numbers are always on the rise. This branch was

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    Holiday Essay

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    Many other days are marked to celebrate events or people, but are not strictly holidays as time off work is rarely given. [edit]Unofficial holidays See also Category: Unofficial observances These are holidays that are not traditionally marked on calendars. These holidays are celebrated by various groups and individuals. Some promote a cause, others recognize historical events not officially recognized, and others are "funny" holidays celebrated with humorous intent. For example, Monkey Day celebrated

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    Life of Prophet Jeremiah

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    Life and times Jeremiah was born and grew up in the village of Anathoth, a few miles northeast of Jerusalem, in a priestly family. In his childhood he must have learned some of the traditions of his people, particularly the prophecies of Hosea, whose influence can be seen in his early messages. The era in which Jeremiah lived was one of transition for the ancient Near East. The Assyrian empire, which had been dominant for two centuries, declined and fell. Its capital, Nineveh, was captured in 612

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