" Some of these views were those of the philosopher Paul Feyerabend, whom he quoted as saying "The Church at the time of Galileo kept much more closely to reason than did Galileo himself, and she took into consideration the ethical and social consequences of Galileo's teaching too. ... " In October of 1992, Pope John Paul II conveyed disappointment and regret for the approach and treatment of the Galileo affairs. ...

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Paul cites that indulgence of same-sex lust and the perverse actions of women with women, and men with men results in punishment that, "they deserve for their wrongdoings- (1 Romans 1:26-27). ... Paul Martin, Chrétien's replacement and Canada's present Prime Minister, said that his responsibilities as a Member of Parliament "take priority over his personal religious beliefs on same-sex marriage."" ... Paul comfortingly reminds us, "No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. ...

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Augustine was understood Paul's word "mysterion" to be "sacramentum" and thought of marriage as described by Paul to be a visible sign of invisible union between Christ and his spouse, the church. ...

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The separation of Christianity was largely caused by the persecution of Christians, introduction of the feudal system, the Churches involvement in the Inquisition and the conversion of the significant figures such as Constantine and Paul. ...

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MARY MACKILLOP Mary MacKillop is significant to Australia's large Catholic population and the strong Catholic tradition within Australian culture. However, MacKillop is not only revered for her religious work, but also her cultural contribution. Her refusal to submit to patriarchal Church authori...

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In this essay, I will look at the significance of the Vatican II. I will address the need for Catholic theologians to address specific issues challenging the Roman Catholic Church and will also debate the rethinking of Catholic theology by Rahner and Kung who worked towards developing a new Catholic...

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The Second Vatican Council, an ecumenical meeting, was the first in almost a century. With it came the introduction and implementation of changes that rocked every aspect of Church life. Lasting from 1962 to 1965 under the leadership of two of the most influential Popes to ever take up an office in...

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It was the beginning of the sixteenth century when the Catholic Church had become extremely powerful, especially across Europe, but "internally corrupt". Protestants were already calling to reform the Roman Church and Reformers such as German Martin Luther, Frenchman Jean Calvin, and King Henry VII...

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All world religions have dedicated substantial thought and consideration towards regulating a body of morals and norms, particularly regarding sexuality and gender roles. Christianity, and principally, the Catholic denomination, advocates the delegation of roles to both genders while confirming equa...

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• Has Bibliography
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