Scripture compels us to care for the weakest among us and in fact, the weak may be in a position to experience a relationship with Christ more intimately than the person distracted by the wealth of the material world. In this paper the author will summarize the major tenants of the Liberation Theology worldview, critically analyze the flaws of this theology, describe how one might share evangelical christianity with a proponent of this worldview and in conclusion, provide a lingering challenge to evangelicals everywhere. Liberation Theology offers a lens for looking at how Christian religion meets changing political and social climates. It is contextual and correcting. Jesus is not only a savior, but also a liberator.
Evangelism, also known as deism, is the best way to describe the Great Awakening (Religion in Eighteenth Century America). Evangelism explained the certain religious groups, or denominations, that were secluded away from others (Religion in Eighteenth Century America) . Atheism was also coming into play and was a big controversy with Christians (Religion in Eighteenth Century
(Stassen, Yeager, & Yoder, 1996, p. 10) Module 4 consists of a clear presentation of the teleological ethical perspective of Niebuhr, as well as his classical typology (and examples from church history) of distinct responses to the enduring problem of how Christians can or should live in a fallen world. This is followed by a thorough analysis and critique of Niehbuhr's model by John Howard Yoder. The Basics of Christ and Culture Briefly, Niebuhr's five types of Christian ethics as noted by Stassen et al. (1996) include the following: · New Law (Christ Against Culture) portrays Christians as a totally new kind of people living by totally new ethical standards at odds with all foundational aspects of worldly cultures. · Natural Law (Christ of Culture) portrays Christians as seeking to accommodate the ethics and values of the Gospel to bring out the very best in existing but imperfect cultures.
Liberty Theological Seminary A book critique Of McGrath’s Book Christianity’s Dangerous Ideas Submitted to Dr. David Alexander In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Course Church History I CHHI 520 Masters of Divinity Candidate September 2012 With Christianity’s Dangerous Idea—The Protestant Revolution: A History from the Sixteenth Century to the Twenty-First, author Alister McGrath provides a fairly comprehensive chronicle of Protestantism from its earliest roots to present day conceptions. McGrath is a prominent theologian and priest in the United Kingdom and the author of several books, many of which detail some aspect of Protestantism. In this
Since the religious practices and histories of these tribes have been passed on orally and by demonstration, the invasion of Christians into Native American lands or at least the interpretation of these practices seem to align. “For instance, Iroquois longhouse elders speak frequently about the Creator’s “Original Instructions” to human beings, using male gender references and attributing to this divinity not only the planning and organizing of creation but qualities of goodness, wisdom, and perfection that are reminiscent of the Christian deity. “ - Encyclopedia Britannica. This rings of God the Father and Jesus Christ. In an effort to promote Christianity the Peyote Religion incorporated in 1918 to form the Native American Church.
One that I particularly feel is important is that religion reached a more personal level. God was not merely a voice of authority in the scripture, but was coming out through the bodies of "touched individuals", making religion an extremely personal experience. Many historians also claim a connection between the Great Awakening and the American Revolution, which followed shortly after. More than anything, I believe the Great Awakening was a uniquely "American" experience and one of the first examples of the newly emerging culture, a culture that, as it became more and more pronounced, helped signify and draw attention to the growing changes between the colonists and Great
The Enlightenment The Great Awakening Two important movements that changed the 1700’s were the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening. The Enlightenment began in Europe, which stressed reason and natural laws that explain the events. The Great Awakening awoke colonist about the religious fervor after it had started to die down. Both The Enlightenment and Great Awakening were different but had similar consequences for America. The Enlightenment was in the eighteenth century intellectual movement that used the scientific method and reasons that meant obtaining knowledge.
Moreover, it was Virginia that spearheaded change with in the colonies, by 1776 there was a “free market” of religion that can after the Toleration Act of 1689. Thus, it was Virginia lawmakers that agree on the Uniformity of Worship for the good of the economy and will being of the colonies. Thus, it was by Virginia’s uniformity of worship with it opened up the door of the first Great Awaking which resulted in a political uproar by causing splits between the Church of England and newly formed churches. Thus, it is believe that the Great Awakening was the catalysis for the America Revolutionary War. Moreover, in chapter three, in deals with the Confederation Period in which the First Continental Congress creates and passes laws that would help for the nation to embrace religious pluralism and with this embracement that it would be a distinguishing feature of American history.
Theology had shifted dramatically from European thought and become very much American way of thought. Religious thinkers became such masters of Christian theology that thought and moral reasoning played a big part in influencing the course of America. Christianity has impacted the Americans life since before the founding fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence and drafted The Constitution. As authors and co-signers of America’s rudder and backbone the fore fathers indirectly have affected the life of every American. The Christian influence can be noted in correspondence the forefathers wrote to each other.
The people conquered by charlemegne , after being converted to christianty, were taught through the bible of codes that taught right and wrong. It was nesscary for the church to play a role in this education of the people, because only the clergy were educated. The church also guided charlemagene’s hand as a ruler, for he took on many conquests and missions so this way the Christian relgion could spread throught Europe. Indeed, his desire and passionate to spread his kingdom and government was interwined with his desire to spread the Christian relgion and have the people live according to the word of god. At that beginning of the caroligian dynasty the church was suffering from problems.