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How many Christian churches are in the United States?
About 300000 according to Grounds For Giving.
Why did Constantine give Christians freedom?
Christians had already enjoyed relative freedom throughout the Roman empire before the time of Constantine, as evidenced by the number of Christian churches that had been built, in addition to the traditional house-churches. However, Constantine lifted the persecution imposed by his predecessor, Diocletian. In fact, Constantine went much further, granting the mainstream Christian Church state patronage and commencing the persecution and plundering of pagan temples. Constantine may have genuinely become a Christian: Gibbon believes not, saying that he was merely using the faith cynically for his own ends; others such as Michael Grant say that, although substantially motivated by the belief that Christianity would help achieve his imperial aims, Constantine was more motivated by genuine Christian belief. Certainly Constantine believed that a dominant, united Christian Church would help maintain a united Roman Empire. It was one of his greatest disappointments that he was unable to achieve Church unity.
What effect did the theory of evolution have on Christian churches?
A:Evolution was already becoming established as a hypothesis when Charles Darwin was a young man. The captain of the Beaglehoped that by having a naturalist on board, he might obtain geological evidence to refute the theories that were already beginning to shock Christian believers in Europe. Charles Darwin, having begun to study for the priesthood, seemed to be a sound choice in this endeavour but, as it turned out, Darwin was too inquisitive and too rational a person. Using the data collected on this voyage and many years of painstaking study, he proposed the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection. The potential impact on Christian churches is demonstrated by the wife of the Bishop of Worcester, "Descended from the apes! My dear, let us hope that it is not true, but if it is, let us pray that it will not become generally known." The theory did become generally known and did have an effect on the churches, no more so than in the United States. It took more than a hundred years before major Christian denominations began to accept the reality of evolution and explain how Christian belief could coexist with evolutionary theory.
What movement united African Americans with groups from Africa?
The Civil Rights Movement united African Americans with groups of people from Africa.
What was one effect of the social gospel movement?
To help improve working conditions and alleviate property Improving conditions for the working class
What is the movement among churches to become united?
Ecumenism.
Name of movement for unity among Christian churches?
During the 19th century, there was a movement that attempted to unite the churches in the United States. It was called the Restoration Movement was overseen by Barton W. Stone and Alexander Campbell.
When was Student Christian Movement of the United Kingdom created?
Student Christian Movement of the United Kingdom was created in 1889.
When was Christian Unity Movement created?
What do you think of Christian unity today.are we really united
Who runs Christian aid?
It was formed and is still backed by the major Christian churches in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
How many Christian churches are in the United States?
About 300000 according to Grounds For Giving.
What has the author Rufus Saxton written?
Rufus Saxton has written: 'Rufus Saxton correspondence' -- subject(s): Correspondence, Patriotism, General Council of the Congregational and Christian Churches of the United States. Board of Home Missions, General Council of the Congregational and Christian Churches of the United States, Chaplains, History
Is United Church of God the same as Seventh-day Adventist Church?
The United Church of Christ was formed in 1957, merging the Congregation Christian churches with the Evangelical and Reformed churches. Many of the former, especially in New England, retained the "Congregational" name and added "United Church of Christ."
Why are most churches in America still segregated?
Diffrent sets of Beliefs Christian, United, Baptist, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Catholic, ect
When was United Methodist Free Churches created?
United Methodist Free Churches was created in 1857.
What has the author Antonios Kireopoulos written?
Antonios Kireopoulos has written: 'Ecumenical directions in the United States today' -- subject(s): National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America, Ecumenical movement, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Commission on Faith and Order, Church history, Congresses, History
What is the use of communion cups?
The use of communion cups are to symbolically drink the blood of Jesus. This is used in many Christian churches around the United States and the world.
