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In 1700's, brave people seeking a better life, left their native land to have a new start without rules and a ruler. ... Also, an American flag is folded into a triangle (to represent the Father, Son, Holy Spirit) when there is a fallen soldier. ...
This allowed him to divorce and remarry as he pleased until one woman would finally bare a son, Edward VI. ... One of the problems the Puritans found in America were the Natives. They had much of the land that the Puritans wanted for expansion, so they had to come up with a reasoning within their religious beliefs to expel the natives out of the area. ... They tried to preach and convert them, but to no avail, so they finally decided that due to the Natives disobedience to God's commandments the Puritans had rule over them. ...
It consists of members worldwide from Swiss to German, Russian to Dutch, Native American to African, American and many more. Beliefs, Focuses and Traditions Five of the Mennonites most important beliefs are; Jesus Christ died for humanities sins, God is our Father in Heaven, God sent His Son to save humanity, Christians should not conform to the world around us but stand out for our beliefs and love of God, and they also believe in the Great Commission which is outreach and mission to parts of the world that hasn't been reached. ...
There are many religions practiced throughout the world today. With all the religions, the three most practiced are Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity. These religions, with their many differences, are usually indigenous to a specific area or continent and seem to have no relation. A young boy of...
The Second Vatican Council, an ecumenical meeting, was the first in almost a century. With it came the introduction and implementation of changes that rocked every aspect of Church life. Lasting from 1962 to 1965 under the leadership of two of the most influential Popes to ever take up an office in...