Christian Texts Sacred-texts home Journal Articles: Christianity OCRT: ChristianityBuy CD-ROM Buy books about Christianity The Scriptures Gnosticism Early Christian Eastern Churches Mediaeval, Renaissance and Reformation Modern Links The Scriptures Hypertext Bible Index The King James Bible The Vulgate (Latin Bible) The Apocrypha Bible Commentary The Complete Sayings of Jesus by Arthur Hinds, int. by Norman Vincent Peale [1927]Read everything Jesus says in the New Testament in one sitting. Gnosticism, etc. There is now a separate Gnosticism Index. Pistis Sophia Translated by G.R.S. Corpus Hermeticum Translated by G.R.S. The Hymn of Jesus, Echoes from the Gnosis tr. by G.R.S. Gnostic John the BaptizerSelections from the Mandæan John-Book, tr. by G.R.S. The Book of GiantsA fragmentary Manichaean text. Apocrypha Arabica by Margaret Dunlop Gibson [1901] Early Christian The Gospel of Thomas [ca. 200 C.E.] The Lord's Prayer Hail Mary (Ave Maria) The Apostles' Creed Nicene Creed The Athanasian Creed Works of St. Works of St.
Christianity Christianity Christianity is one of the world's major religions. These links tell you more about the worship of Jesus Christ. History of Christianity This religion started small but became huge, largely through the influence of the Roman Empire. Find out more about the life and times and religion of Jesus. Christianity Online HUGE site covers all aspects of the religion. Bible History Online Great look at the history of events outlined in the Christian Bible. Christian Church History The history of the Church comes alive in this helpful, detailed website. Life of Christ This site traces the life of Jesus, from baby to martyr. Graphics courtesy of ArtToday <A HREF=" Christian Goth ARC - Faiths and ecology - What does Christianity teach us about ecology? Tension with creation Christianity recognises a tension that exists between humanity’s responsibility to care for God’s creation, and the human tendency to rebel against God. The main Christian churches have in the past decades re-examined their teachings and practice in the light of the environmental crisis. Commitment from the Churches Speaking for the Catholic Church in 1990, the Pope said, ‘Christians realise their responsibility within creation and their duty towards nature and the Creator are an essential part of their faith.’ For the Orthodox Church, the Ecumenical Patriarchate taught in 1990 that humanity ought to perceive the natural order as a sign and sacrament of God, and that to respect nature is to recognise that all creatures and objects have a unique place in God’s creation. The challenge Christians increasingly recognise the need to repent for what harm has been done to creation. based on the 1995 Windsor Statements Examples of Christian ecology in action
URI Kids :: World Religions Contents How did Christianity begin? What do Christians believe? What are the sacred texts of Christianity? Why are there so many different kinds of Christians? How did Christianity begin? After his resurrection, Jesus Christ's followers spread his message throughout the world, creating the Christian Church. What do Christians believe? Love God with all your heart, soul and mind. Return to top What are the sacred texts of Christianity? Why are there so many different kinds of Christians?
Gothic Christianity | Our time has come. Christian Beliefs - Religion Facts Google + Beliefs are very important to Christianity. Doctrines about God, Jesus Christ, the Trinity, the Bible, angels and demons, and heaven and hell are among the most important. Christian denominations, although in mostly agreement on primary doctrines, can have many differences on secondary doctrines. Given the great historical attention that has been devoted to Christian beliefs, the 2,000 years' worth of available writing on its many subjects, and its sometimes complex philosophical arguments, Christian doctrine can be intimidating, especially for the beginner. Major Doctrines The Christian God Read about the Christian God as portrayed in the New Testament, the early church, and today. The Trinity Christian monotheism is Trinitarian, which holds that God is One, but made of three distinct "persons": the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ This article focuses on the Christian doctrine about who Jesus was, a topic known as "Christology." The Holy Spirit Original Sin Salvation
I am Protestant Christianity in Mexico I Am Eastern Orthodox Martin Luther: A Man Who Changed the World The Kids Book of World Religions Study shows drop in number of U.S. Christians, rise in nonreligious WASHINGTON — The United States has become significantly less Christian in the last eight years, a major new study found. Meanwhile, the share of American adults who say they follow no religious belief increased sharply, according to the study. For what is likely the first time in U.S. history, the actual number of American Christians has declined. Christianity, however, remains by far the nation’s main religious tradition, according to the report. The erosion in traditional religious ranks seems likely to continue. Also, younger Americans do not appear to follow traditional faiths more as they become parents. Cutting Ties With Organized Religion The rapid increase in the number of adults without ties to traditional religious institutions means new challenges for political parties. Whether a person attends religious services regularly is among the best signs for predicting how he or she will vote. It may work both ways. Many Churches Cannot Keep Members Because the U.S.
Settlement: The Origins and Legacy of the Pennsylvania Quakers Strong religious beliefs of the Quakers contributed greatly to "civilized" American culture and society. In later years, Quaker beliefs attracted many upper-class thinkers. However, the Quaker religion was begun by humble farmers in northern England. In 1649, following a decade-long civil war, the Puritans convicted King Charles I of treason and cut off his head. Puritan followers who lived far north of the cities had no trained ministers. "The world" did not bother the Quakers Instead of focusing on hard-to-understand sermons and expensive churches, northwest English Quakers relied on personal, private contact with Christ. The early Quakers developed very different ideas about language and society. The Quakers decided that men and women both communicated God’s Word, so women were encouraged to talk or preach in meetings if they felt the Holy Spirit. Quakers refused to bow or tip their hats to other humans since these were honors for God only. Being a Quaker became against the law