ORIGIN
The founder of Roman Catholicism was Jesus. It was formed in the 3rd through 5th centuries C.E. , in the Roman-Latin empire.
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Roman-Catholicism.html
Three major branches of ChristianityRoman catholic 50%Protestant 25%Eastern orthodox 10%
Early Christianity spread across throughout the Roman Empire by contagious diffusion.
Split Roman empire and Christian churchRoman catholicism: westEastern Orthodox: east
DIFFUSION
BELIEFS/PRACTICES unique beliefs,practices and traditions that are
distinct from those of other Christians special authority of the pope the ability of saints to intercede on behalf of
believers the concept of Purgatory as a place of afterlife
purification before entering Heaven the bread used in the Eucharist becomes the
true body of Christ when blessed by a priest. Catholics observe seven sacraments, which are
religious rituals believed to be commanded by God and effective in conferring grace on the believer.
WHERE IS IT PRACTICED Italy Spain Most hispanic countries A small portion of southern africa Largely in the united states Cuba Egypt Jerusliam
MAJOR CONFLICTS Corporal punishment of children Homosexual behavior Pre-sexual marriage Birth control Abortion Evolution
CURRENT NEWS Catholic church is changing some of it’s
response’s during open mass The church is still fighting for the 10
commandments Catholic churches are closing due to
lack of priest to do the services and follwers
IMPACT ON LANDSCAPE Most churches in Europe are extremely
old, they are, they are made of big stones, agold fixtures, and they have tall ceilings.
Churches in the U.S are more up to date and simple
The cross the statue the alter stations of the cross
LINKS/INFO http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity
/denominations/catholicism.htm http://docs.google.com/viewer http://religions.findthedata.org/q/34/146
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