2007-02-11 10:58:42 · 27 answers · asked by jack t 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Um, Ithink there's alittle misunderstanding. Im not atheist or antichristian, im actually catholic. This is the prompt i chose for my paper because eventhough im Catholic, i also like to know the good and bad side of things.
2007-02-11 11:19:13 · update #1
Witch burnings
2007-02-11 11:02:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
The rapid military expansion of Islam under Mohammad and the caliphs had resulted in the conquest of the Middle East, North Africa, most of Spain and the western Mediterranean Islands.When the Byzantine Empire was under attack,the ruler called upon the Pope for help to defend the kingdom from invaders.The Pope agreed-and that was the start of the Crusades.
Don't get me wrong,I'm not defending or minimising the Crusades.They were a horrible part of history.But I think it's important to know all the facts and understand the history behind it.
As for other important events,I would say the Reformation,the first Bible printed in English,and of course,the events which defined Christianity like Jesus' resurrection.
2007-02-11 11:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by Serena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to burst your burble - but the Crusades and the Inquisition were only done in the name of Christianity and not in actuality Christian.
What they did was directly violating everything Jesus preached and commanded. Anyone or anything that goes against Christ is and always will be of Anti-Christ.
Hence the Crusades, the inquisitions and all that were of the spirit of Antichrist!!! Thats the facts.
Non the less - those were acts that had to be done in the course if history. Biblical prophecy comes about in a series of events and sub-events leading steadily toward the end. The Crusades and such were ladder rungs toward that end, and not necessarily blessed events.
2007-02-11 11:19:41 · answer #3 · answered by Victor ious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since both of the events you named only lasted a short time, I'd say they're not important events.
The events within the religion that have the real staying power are the stories of the Patriarchs, the OT philosophy, events in the NT with Jesus and Paul, etc.
These are the events that compel the religion and inspire people.
2007-02-11 11:04:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Crusades and Inquisition are horrible events of the Catholic church. I doubt that anything Christian was involved with those two events. Evil Popes and their greed but not Christianity.
The Most Important event was what Jesus Christ did for us on the Cross of Calvary. His death, burial and resurrection.
2007-02-11 11:07:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Crusades and inquisition might have been important events for Churchianity, but they were black days for true faith. Important days would be the Exodus from Egypt, the giving of the ten commandments. The death and Resurrection of Yahoshua. We have Passover and Pentecost to remember them. The next of course is the Judgment and the second coming which are pre-figured in Yom Terua, and Yom Kippur, and the feast of Tabernacles.
2007-02-11 11:05:54 · answer #6 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A democracy isn't completely based on the human beings to sort a majority. For representation. slavery was abolished on an identical time as many human beings supported it. A democracy demands an underlying regulation that provides the liberty to those which could no longer practice and have their voices heard. i do no longer blame you for that stuff, merely the religion mentality. and that i evaluate Christianity demands to check from the Crusades and get out of my legislations, funds, government, colleges, etc.
2016-10-01 23:47:38 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Genesis- The Story of Creation, Story of Abram/Abraham, Story of Moses
The Gospels- Story of JESUS and HIS Apostles.
Acts- Baptisms, Story of the Apostle Paul, Church beginnings
Pauline Letters to the Churches and Timothy.
2007-02-11 11:10:00 · answer #8 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I think of Christianity, I don't think of those events. They belong to Christendom, but not to Christianity. Because they were totally nonchristian events. One was for material gain, to enrich the Pope. The other was for material gain to enrich the enquisitors and those who snitched.
The important events of Christianity?
The birth of Jesus
The crucifiction
The resurrection
The ascension
The day of Pentecost
The conversion of Saul
The Reformation
Then, in each country and continent one could have their own important events. In North America one could refer to Dwight Moody, Billy Graham, etc. In the UK, perhaps Whitefield, the Wesleys, and Charles Spurgeon. Oh yes, General Booth (Salvation Army).
But if you want to stick with the crusades and the inquisition, go for it. I'd rather stay out of the mud (polite word for something else) myself.
2007-02-11 11:05:51 · answer #9 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The birth of Jesus. The Crucifixion of Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus. These are all very important to me. The Beatitudes are important to me. The teachings of Jesus are extremely important to me. Love your neighbor as yourself. If someone asks for a cup of water give it, plus food. I find no hurt or malice in these teachings. Jesus only showed love, compassion and mercy. He never showed malice and hatred to those in need.
2007-02-11 11:08:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The conversion of Constantine the Great would have to be ranked as one of the most important events in Christian history.
2007-02-11 11:02:42 · answer #11 · answered by aroundworldsports 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋