Exam 9: Christianity

Pope John Paul II supported the ordination of women priests.

During what century did Protestantism become distinct from Catholic Christianity?

Mormonism teaches that God and Christ are separate beings with physical bodies.

The most important day of the Christian calendar is

Describe the political activities of Catherine of Siena (1347-1380).

Briefly describe the differing focus found in the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant church services.

Christians accepted persecution for a period of time as an inevitable testing by God.

Jesus taught that he and God were the only ones who knew when the Kingdom of God would come.

The Christian doctrine of one God in three persons is known as

Jesus' teachings emphasized that piety is an inner spirit that motivates good deeds.

Christians believe that their covenant with God replaces the covenant He made with the Jews.

Describe the various interests and forces present in the 16th century that converged to inspire Christian Reformation.

Only Jesus' female disciples kept watch at the cross when he died.

The Roman Catholic church cherishes the tradition that ____ became the first bishop of Rome.

Describe the two major traditions at work within the Roman Empire during the age of the church fathers. Identify specific differences between the two.

Describe Jesus' method for making his teachings memorable, including at least two examples of his teaching style.

Jesus emphasized which type of a relationship with God?

Jesus taught that people do not have to practice forgiveness themselves for God to be forgiving of them.

Which Roman emperor began the persecution of Christians by accusing them of burning Rome?

Which of these would Jesus have felt was true?