James P. Byrd took a chance of trying to answer the question when he wrote Sacred Scripture, Sacred War; which is a monograph that explores how American colonists used biblical texts to justify the Revolution and inspired those who fought in it. The bible was the most read and respected book in the colonies as well as in the new nation, and Byrd as well as many others observe that biblical authority was more important than any other source in endowing the Revolution with meaning. The author of this book James P. Byrd is an Assistant Professor of American Religious Studies, an Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Research Graduate Department of Religion, and a Fellow in the Center for the Study of Religion and Culture, at Vanderbilt University Divinity School in Nashville Tennessee. He has obtained many credentials, graduating from Gardner-Webb University in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts in Historical Studies, from Duke University with a Master of Divinity in theological studies in 1991, and graduating from Vanderbilt first in 1997 with a Master of Arts in American History, then again in 1999, with a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Byrd offers an “analysis of how American revolutionaries choose defended their patriotic convictions of war through scripture” felt by the Christianity Today Review, 2013.
In the 1960’s the traditional Christian Church was going through massive change. Society was dealing from post WW2 feminism, Vietnam War, civil rights, teenager and hippy culture, sexual liberation and a rejection of traditional sources of authority, for example church teachings. Martin Luther King’s legacy in the 1960’s set the scene for a revolution in civil rights and sexual freedom and therefore challenging the traditional legalist approach. This radical change in society underlies Situation Ethics which was part of a general move for people to have greater autonomy and freedom. The concept of situation ethics was first introduced by Fletcher in 1966, in his book ‘Situation Ethics’, expressing his beliefs against antinomian and legalism approaches.
Colby Mial Michael Rice GOVT 200-D12 7/15/2015 Comparing the Declaration of Independence and Constitution Abstract The United States of America is a very blessed land in which it was founded with God being its foundation. The evidence of this is everywhere, ranging from the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson’s Letter to the Danbury Baptists, and the Constitution. As well Americas government matches up with scripture in that (Romans 13:1) says “There is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” Today in America people forget God’s glory, power, and love, which in result brings people some believers of Christ and some not to a point in which he or she lacks faith that God exists, cares, controls, and loves his people and the people in the government. Throughout the midst of all the chaos currently going on in America with, gay marriage, troops in other countries with no real reason, and the lack of justice people forget about Gods divine words in which (1 Timothy 2:1-2) “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.” Despite what is happening now in America, this is still a blessed land, as many followers of Christ stand firm in faith and continue to share the gospel. This is why the few followers in Christ that reside in America must pray continually in that hope must be restored, faith must grow, and love must be revealed to the people in this country and more importantly to the people on this earth.
Introduction Constantine’s conversion to Christianity is one of the most significant incidents in the history of Christendom and Western Civilisation as a whole. The alteration of the religious order in the empire, particularly in light of the Great Persecution waged by Diocletian, was especially pertinent. Because of the conversion, in the long-term, Christianity transitioned from a harshly persecuted sect to a continental and well-established faith. However, the historical evidence for this conversion challenges certain and popular narratives, namely that Constantine undertook the process quickly, with a sense of immediacy following a vision just prior to the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. Such a notion, primary to the account provided by Eusebius, will be evaluated in this essay and contrasted with the statements made by Lactantius.
9 I. INTRODUCTION As a believers and followers of Jesus Christ it is crucial to know the history of Christianity and of one of his most important actors, Martin Luther. Roland H. Bainton’s book, is an amazing biography of Luther were he clearly explains his personal life and theology vision in one of the most crucial moments in the history of Christianity. The first portion of this book in centered in Luther's days as a monk, his crisis of faith, and his break from Rome that caused the start of the Reformation period. The central part of the book deals with the conflict with Rome, and particularly what it was referred as to “The Diet of Worms”.
Church and State: The Establishment Clause in America Today Aaron Porter ENG 122 Dr. Dwight Paulsen August 19, 2013 Church and State: The Establishment Clause in America Today The Founding Fathers worked to establish a free and independent nation. One of the key issues that resulted in the American Revolution is that of Freedom of Religion. The goal of the Framer’s was to establish a society free of government control of religion. The First Amendment to the constitution guarantees that right for all American citizens. While the country was founded on religious beliefs, the separation of church and state is necessary for religious freedom because it leads to better foreign relations, protects the church, and protects democracy.
These included his understanding of what individuals need to attain Salvation and his 95 Thesis. Through these beliefs, Luther consequently impacted Christianity in many ways. Some of which include the widespread questioning of Catholic Church, the birth of a new Christian visitant – Protestantism, the development of Protestant denomination: Lutheran, Calvinist – Baptists, Church of England etc., and the Counter Reformation. One of the ways in which Martin Luther was a catalyst for the Reformation of the Christian Church was his understanding of salvation. During the 1500’s, the Catholic Church was in a state of nepotistic and was shrouded in corruption and wrongdoing.
Running Head: The Inspiration and Inerrancy of the Bible The Bible was Inspired by God Robert Surface Student # L23603038 Liberty University The Bible is the authoritative source of God’s Word to two hundred and forty seven million people throughout the United States who claim to be Christians. However, to accept the Bible as authoritative we must also accept the answers to more general questions in relationship to the Bible. We will discuss in this paper the question of what it means to say that the Bible is an authority as well as where that authority originates. We will discuss inspiration and the definition of inerrancy. In detail we will discuss the relationship between inspiration and inerrancy.
The goal of a Christian is to develop a close relationship with God through (Word of God) the ministry of Jesus Christ and by the aid of the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the anointed one from God the Father who came to this world, to fulfill the Old Testament laws and prophecies. Jesus performed miracles which are recorded in the Gospels by the eyewitnesses. Christianity teaches that there is one God, one faith and one baptism; it teaches that God made the universe, the earth and He created Adam and Eve and that God created man in His image, that mean God’s character. That means every person is made in God’s image and likeness.
The classical and post-classical periods are characterized by the development and expansion of the world’s universalizing religions which filed the vacuum left by collapsed empires. Two of these religions, Christianity, founded during the classical period, and Islam, founded during the post-classical age, grew across large territories in Afro-Eurasia and gained a substantial number of converts. Although Christianity and Islam had similar factors such as their active missionary work and their ability to allow some syncretism to explain their spread, they differed in the role the military played in their early expansion. Both Christianity and Islam utilized missionaries for the spread of their religions. The role the military played in the expansion of Christianity differed from that of Islam.