Tuesday, February 7, 2012

How does Protestantism differ from the other branches within Christianity?

How does Protestantism differ from the other branches within Christianity?


Protestantism began in Central Europe. Protestant means 'to protest' against Catholicism. Protestant churches have pastors, ministers,Deacons,etc.

How and where did the protestant branch develop?

How and where did the protestant branch develop?

(Resurrection of Jesus)
Protestant communities began in the life and death of Jesus Christ and corrupted the late Medieval Catholic Church as their roots. Protestantism was meant to be an internal renewal instead of an actual branch. It began being called 'Protestant' in 1529 by Lutheran princes in Germany.

What are the demographics of where Protestants can be found? How many people practice the Protestant branch?

What are the demographics of where Protestants can be found? How many people practice the Protestant branch? (either the overall # and/or the percentage within the religion)

(Map showing where different religions are located. Bright Red indicating where it is most concentrated.)
30% of Christians belong in the Protestant branch.

How does Christianity differ from the other two major monotheistic religions?

How does Protestantism  differ from the other two major monotheistic religions? 

(Chart comparing the three Monotheism Religions.)
   
     Christianity believes the founder is Jesus and was part of the Trinity. Christians believe Jesus is the son of god. Christianity is the largest spread religion.

What traditions or rituals do they follow?

What traditions or rituals do they follow?

(Ten commandments written on stone.)




Ten Commandments:
-God shall always be on top.
-There is no other version of God.
-Don't curse God's name.
-Keep God holy.
-Respect your Parents.
-Don't Kill.
-Don't lie.
-Do not desire other's things.

What holy book do they use and what holy days do they observe?

What holy book do they use and what holy days do they observe?
Photograph:A central Christian doctrine is visualized by Tintoretto in The Holy Trinity Adored by the Heavenly Choir.
(Jesus' message of love and brotherhood and his sacrifice for the human race. )
     In Christianity the holy book is the Holy Bible. Based on the teachings of Jesus, there are many holy days to go by in the Christian belief.
     The most important being Christmas, or the birth of Jesus Christ. This day falls on different day according to the branches, December 25 for Roman Catholics and Protestants and January 6 for Eastern Orthodox. Many Christians attend a midnight service in the church for celebration.
     Another important holy day is Easter, the day of the ressurection of Jesus, celebrated by a feast.
To prepare for the celebration of Lent begins 40 days before Easter, solely devoted to abstinence, penitence, and fasting.


Monday, February 6, 2012

What is the place of worship? What are the major features of this place?

What is the place of worship? What are the major features of this place? (details of architecture,           how it is decorated, what the place is called)

Photograph:Christ as Ruler, with the Apostles and Evangelists (represented by the beasts). The female figures are believed to be either Santa Pudenziana and Santa PrĂ¡xedes or symbols of the Jewish and Gentile churches. Mosaic in the apse of Santa Pudenziana basilica, Rome, ad 401–417.
(Christ in the presence his Apostles and Evangelists. )
     Judea, the city where Jesus was born, was the place where Christianity began. Jesus became the appointed one. He attracted many disciples, who spread the belief foreword and converted the many churches of the Roman empire.
     The Christians' place of worship is the Church. Many churches were built throughout Europe. Grand Gothic-style cathedrals soon became great monuments of worship. These churches contained high ceilings, grand statues and statuettes of angels, Jesus, and the cross, elaborate paintings, stunning stained glass windows, and many benches or chairs ready for believers to sit upon them for church services.