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 The terms Eastern and Western in this regard originated with the division between the Eastern and Western Roman Empire and the cultural split that this caused. The term Orthodox is often used in the same way as Eastern in referring to church communions although, strictly speaking, most churches consider themselves part of an orthodox and catholic communion. Eastern Christians do not have a shared religious traditions but many of these groups have shared cultural traditions. Christianity divided itself in the East during its early centuries both within and outside of the Roman Empire in disputes about christology and fundamental theology, as well as national divisions (Roman, Persian, etc.). It would be many centuries later that Western Christianity fully split from these traditions as its own communion (SEE SCHISM). Today there are four main branches or families of Eastern Christianity, each of which has distinct theology and dogma. All of the Eastern churches, as well as the Western churches, share a common Christian tradition and most of the same Christian Biblical canon. Many Eastern churches also share traditional practices in common which are not shared by the Western churches but there is no particular tradition that distinguishes non-Western churches from Western churches. In many Eastern churches, parish priests administer the sacrament of chrismation to infants after baptism, and priests are allowed to marry before ordination. While the Eastern Catholic Churches recognize the authority of the Pope, having originally been part of the Eastern Orthodox Church they closely follow the traditions of Eastern Orthodoxy, including the tradition of allowing priests to marry.
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1. So Who Invented God Anyway?
October 03, 2009
When we look back through antiquity it all gets a little wonky, but there seems to be a consensus. As a matter of fact, many of the middle eastern religions such as Judaism and Christianity can trace their roots directly back to this man. Even his pictures - pale face, brown beard, looking up toward heaven, resembles very closely the pictures representing Christ these days. But perhaps it’s better not to look too closely at our religious heritages (myths and legends from thousands of years ago), because the closer we look, the more uncertain and troubling it can become to a semi-believ... (read more)
Author: anagarika eddie rock
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2. Why I am an Atheist
September 24, 2009
The better known religions are of course Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Catholicism, and Hinduism. However there are many more, for example, The Amish, The Brethren, Children of God, Christadelphians, Christian Science, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), Community of Christ, Eastern Orthodox churches, The Family, Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Polygynists, Jehovah's Witnesses, LDS Restorationists. Messianic Judaism, The Process, Progressive Christianity, Quakers, Community of Christ, Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Unification Church, Unitaria... (read more)
Author: sheldon archer
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3. Honor - Killing, and Sexuality In the Arab and Muslim World
March 23, 2009
Honor – Killing, and Sexuality In the Arab and Muslim World Hasan A. Yahya, Professor of Sociology.
In this article we cover three issues: Honor-Killing, Sexuality in Islamic law, and genital cutting. Honor-Killing: Islam Like any other religion, condemns the vigilante-style honor killings that still occur more than other religions in the Middle Eastern countries. [including Iran and Afghanistan] The So-called honor killing (or honor-murders, nearly exclusively of women, of persons who are perceived as having brought dishonor to their families) are often identified with Islam. The hadi... (read more)
Author: Hasan Yahya
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4. Middle-Eastern Gem
November 21, 2008
All through its history, the Middle East has played an initial role in world affairs. It is the geographic source of three of the predominant religions on Earth– Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. In fact, ‘history’ is considered one of the main reasons why many people attend this subcontinent, because the area has many things to offer. But numerous 21st century travelers need more than just a history fix while on vacation, so more people are selecting Muscat being their vacation destination.
As the largest city and capital of the Sultanate of Oman, this bustling, mini metropolis directly... (read more)
Author: Domenic Holst
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5. Magical Muscat: a Middle-Eastern gem
October 08, 2008
Throughout history, the Middle East has always played a major part in world affairs and it is also the geographic origin of three of the world’s predominant religions – Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Indeed, ‘history’ is one of the chief reasons many people visit this subcontinent, as the region has plenty on offer. But many 21st century tourists need more than a history fix when on vacation, and this is why more and more people are choosing Muscat as their holiday destination. As the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat is a bustling, mini metropolis that immediate... (read more)
Author: Adam Singleton
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