The Early Reformation in Europe explores these contrasts and comparisons through a series ... especially in the less-familiar areas." Carlos Eire, Church History isbn: 9780511878220 availability: This ...

Religious reform was not a singular event, but a dynamic and shifting discourse to refashion ... sitting in the House of Lords and openly shaping the direction of the settlement. The doctrinal ...

The morality of the early Reformers was noteworthy. In many cases, it was because they were outraged by the prevalent immorality that they sensed so deeply the need of reforming the Church.

I always warn people to remember that a document like this pertains to the whole church, not just the church in the U.S.

The reformation critical of Roman Catholic ... they could be ordained as priests with minimal training. The early Christian church ordained priests, presbyters and others through the original ...

in response to the Protestant Reformation, the Roman Catholic Church emphasized the hierarchical ordering of priesthood, and priests and bishops began to take on an exaggerated, pedestalized role ...

Francis has alienated and dismayed conservatives and traditionalists within the church while emboldening and giving hope to a large swath of Catholics who are craving reform. In a radical move late ...

Another of the six speakers from six continents calling for reform was Kate McElwee ... patterned on the Early Christian Community. This was the model of Church proposed by the Asian bishops ...

Long lines formed outside early voting places in the county, and Tuesday morning saw more of the same. Sedgwick County Election Commissioner Laura Rainwater said Monday was a reco ...

While there are no laws regarding taking a selfie with your ballot, as the Kansas secretary of state’s office confirmed with ...