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5 days ago · The first major split in Christianity occurred between the Eastern and Western Churches, resulting in the formation of the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic denominations, respectively. This divide was largely driven by political and theological disagreements between the two sides.
4 days ago · The Eastern Orthodox Church, with its rich heritage and ancient traditions, presents a compelling case for those considering their place within the broader Christian spectrum. Here are several reasons why one might choose Orthodoxy over other Christian branches. 1. Historical Continuity. The Orthodox Church traces its origins directly to the ...
4 days ago · Orthodoxy smashes the delineation between the secular and the sacred, and instead demands our whole lives, leaving no stone unturned. Just as Scripture exhorts us to offer ourselves as living sacrifices to the Lord (Romans 12.1), Eastern Orthodoxy gives us the tools to live out the fullness of faith in a way we’ve never experienced.
5 days ago · Roman Catholicism is a Christian church that has been the decisive spiritual force in the history of Western civilization. Along with Eastern Orthodoxy and Protestantism, it is one of the three major branches of Christianity.
- What is the difference between Christianity and Roman Catholicism?Christianity is an important world religion that stems from the life, teachings, and death of Jesus. Roman Catholicism is the largest of the three...
- Who founded Roman Catholicism?As a branch of Christianity, Roman Catholicism can be traced to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ in Roman-occupied Jewish Palestine about 30...
- What are the Roman Catholic sacraments?In Roman Catholicism and certain other Christian churches, the sacraments are a key and essential part of the faith. In Roman Catholic teaching, th...
- Why is Roman Catholicism so prominent in Latin America?Roman Catholicism is the major religion of nearly every country in Latin America. This can be attributed in large part to the lingering effects of...
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21 hours ago · The six major branches of Christianity are Roman Catholicism (1.3 billion people), Protestantism (1.17 billion), Eastern Orthodoxy (230 million), Oriental Orthodoxy (60 million), Restorationism (35 million), and the Church of the East (600 thousand).
4 days ago · The Roman power could strike at any time, as Christianity, unlike Judaism, was not the religion of a nation and so was not recognised by the law. The first major persecution of Christians in Rome began in 64 AD. It was instigated by the emperor Nero, following a great fire in the city.
5 days ago · In the mid 1890s, Arabic-speaking Orthodox Christians from various Middle Eastern countries living in Metropolitan New York formed the Charitable Syrian Orthodox Association. At that time the established Orthodox Church in North America was shepherded by clergy from the Church of Russia.
