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Bible:Genesis 1:1

2009-04-17T13:54:11Z

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Bible:Genesis 1:1

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{{Quote|text=<big>{{Bible verse|Genesis|1|1|lang=WEB}}</big>}}
{{Infobox Contents |
topic_name = Genesis 1:1 |
subtopics = [[Creation]] |
opinion_pieces = [[Bible:Genesis 1:1 (discussion)|Genesis 1:1 (discussion)]] <small>'' (For short comments and opinions)''</small> |
}}

==Quotes==

==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genesis_1:1 Wikipedia - Genesis 1:1]

{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Bible]] -> [[Genesis]] -> [[Genesis 1]]

[[Category:Commentary]]

God

2009-04-17T13:52:35Z

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{{quote | text={{Bible verse|Genesis|1|1|lang=WEB}} [[Genesis 1:1]]}}
{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = God |
subtopics = [[Character of God]] - [[God is the creator]], [[God is love]], [[God is holy]], [[God is forgiving]]
* [[Trinity]] - [[God the Father]], [[Jesus Christ]], [[Holy Spirit]]
* [[Names of God]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* {{ebd}}
* Sermon: [[Luke 15 - What is God like? (G.G.)]]
}}

God is the central being of all existence. He is eternal in that he has no beginning and no end. In the [[Genesis 1|first chapter of the first book]] of [[Bible]] an account is given of God creating the universe and the earth and creating people in his own image. The Bible also reveals that God is full of [[God is forgiving|mercy]] and [[God is love|love]] (for example [[1 John 4:8]]. Millions of people in the world trust in God as their master and Lord and also their saviour. He is a personal being, who is three in one - [[God the Father|Father]], [[Jesus Christ|Son]] and [[Holy Spirit]]. the Bible also reveals that God stands ready to come into any person's life when that person acknowledges him and repents of having not lived his way - this is when a person is [[born again]].

PRAYER FOR GUIDANCE

Teach me, Lord Satan, the knowledge of the ages

Guide me in thy wisdom

Let me feel thy presence and experience what you have for me

Don’t let me be bound by irrefutable doctrines

But lead me to true freedom

Give me the strength to leave my comfort zone

To explore that which is forbidden by those who believe they are wise

Take away the fear that binds me

Set me on my true path

But if you don’t think I am ready, let it be as a sunrise

Allow me to see your light as well as your darkness

The fullness of who you are

Satan, Melek Taus, Lucifer, Azazel

If I could have anything, it would be to know your truth

To believe in what is real

Not in someone else’s insanity

So as I walk down this narrow road

Don’t let me be discouraged

As it is you who have placed me upon it

BESTOW UPON ME SATAN

Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Dragon

Overwhelming strength, vanquishing all weakness

Uncompromising power, to manifest my will

A fierce presence, in the face of my enemies

Dreadfully protective, a shield for those I care about

May its fire burn in my spirit, keeping the black flame bright

Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Serpent

Possessing ancient wisdom, creative in my solitude

Believably cunning, so I can make my way in life

Extremely ruthless, when people attack

In constant renewal, rising each day prepared to do your work

May its venom run through my soul, till it consumes me

Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Peacock

Prideful in appearance, always showing off my beauty

Immortal spirit, living on throughout the ages

Steadfast in everything, willing to go anywhere necessary

Regal in stature, a presence to be reckoned with

May its essence fill my body, making every step one of confidence

Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Raven

Forever watchful, never ceasing to observe those around me

Highly intelligent, knowing what to do in every situation

A spiritual figure, so I can teach others about you

Master of death, embracing it when my time has come

May its darkness surround me, where every living being will feel you with me

Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Goat

Stubborn in the face of adversary, never thwarted in my goals

Fearless in the face of fear, doing what others dare not

Courageous without limits, climbing every mountain in my way

Wild to the point of abandon, free to be who I am meant to be

May its energy ignite my faith and desire, forever holding high the horns of Baphomet

PRAYER FOR SATANIST LEADERS

Lord Satan

Mighty One

Wisdom Incarnate, Speaker of Knowledge

I ask that you bestow your blessings on the leaders of our Satanic Community

Guide us, so we will serve you in the ways that you desire

Give us strength, to keep us going when things get tough

Bestow upon us wisdom, so we will know what to do in all situations

Inspire us to encourage one another, instead of tear each other down

So we will use our words to bless instead of curse

Yet push us to stand tall when we face things that are wrong

To fight if we have to, yet strive for peace

Help us, Father, to be there for your children-both the adept and the new

To guide them in learning what you have for them

To encourage them not to follow anyone but you and to find their own path

Let us not forget what it was like when we first came to you

How you were gentle, kind and patient

May we follow in your footsteps

To love as you love, teach as you teach

We are happy to be your servant; reveal to us the hidden things

Try us; so we may be worthy of your affairs that you place in our hands

Bestow on us your covenant as we trust in you

Let us receive your counsel, not acting unless it is your will

It is an honour to serve you, Lord Satan

Thank you for choosing us

May our lives be devoted to you; may we be a reflection of who you are to the world

Watch over us and bless your people

Lord and Mighty Satan, may it be done according to your will

PRAYER OF THANKS

Satan

For all the things you mean to me, I thank you

For the joy in my heart, the life in my spirit, I give you thanks

Satan, Father, you give me a reason to live

You give my life meaning

Every day is a treasure in which you encourage me to grow

You nudge me to enjoy every minute

The signs you give me, I treasure

The dreams you send, they guide me

Your presence reassures me I am not alone, for that there are no words

Energy you give when I am weak

Strength you pour into my being when I must walk the difficult walk

When I am sad, you comfort me

When people hurt me, you let me know you are on my side

You are everything I will ever need

You're my Father, who I go to with everything

My Teacher, who guides me in all knowledge

My Protector, when I am in danger

My Creator, who made me who I am

And above all, Satan, you are my God with whom I will spend eternity

Thank you, with all my heart

Thank you, from the depths of my spirit

Thank you, with all that I am

PRAYER FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING

When insecurity hits me like a raging wind
Be with me, Father Satan
When doubt strikes me like lightning
Remind me of truth
When fear over powers me
Hold me in your wing, Great Dragon
If pain grabs me like a claw
Heal me, with your mighty power
When depression fills me as water in a well
Shower my soul with joy, Beautiful Peacock Angel
Anxiety creeps through my mind, taking over my thoughts
Place me on solid ground
When I feel I am not good enough,
Make my spirit shine as a star, Wise Serpent
And if I feel that it is too hard to go on
Give me strength

Prayer Upon Waking

At the start of this new day, Lord Lucifer

My thoughts are of you and I know you are with me

I give this day to you

Lead me to walk your path without hesitation

To places where I will gain wisdom

To sources where I will gain knowledge

And where I can make a difference for you

Push me so that no minute will be lost to laziness, inactivity or boredom

So I will be the best that I can be in all areas of my life

Watch over me this day

Protect me from my enemies

Wherever I am, may people see you in me

And in everything I do, may you be honoured

Prayer Before Sleep

At the end of this day, Lord Satan

I thank you for each gift that you have bestowed upon me

For teaching me ancient ways

For experiences both good and bad that has made me stronger

For the people you have taught me through

For the pleasures in which I have partaken

As I sleep, I ask that I may enter your dark realm

So that I may be in your unholy presence

Guide me, Satan, unto yourself

And may I be forever grasped in your mighty wings

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We are Anonymous.
We are Lygion.
We do not forgive.
We do not forget.
Expect us.

In the name of Satan, ruler of Earth, the king of the World, the chief of the Serfs, I command the forces of darkness to bestow their infernal power upon us. Save us, Lord Satan, from the treacherous and the violent. Oh Satan, spirit of the Erath, God of Liberty, open wide the gates of Hell and come forth from the abyss by these names: Satan! Beelzebub! Leviathan! Asmodeus! Abaddon!

Purgatory

2009-04-17T11:55:39Z

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{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Purgatory |
subtopics = [[Heaven]], [[Hell]], [[Afterlife]], [[Death]]
* [[Prayer for the dead]]
* [[Roman Catholic Doctrine]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* [[Problems with Purgatory, prayers for the dead and indulgences (G.G.)]]
* [[The Case for Purgatory (AmericanCatholic)]] |
}}

Pugatory is a belief that is unique to the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. Other [[Christian]] [[denomination]]s reject the concept. The Roman Catholic Church teaches that purgatory is a place or state of punishment or purification that occurs after death for Christians before they can enter [[heaven]]. It is not [[hell]], because hell is a permanent state - eternal separation from God. Purgatory is only a temporary state, and once purified, the Christian enters heaven.

The word "Purgatory" comes from the Latin word ''purgare'', meaning "to purify."

Purgatory is intimately connected to a few other Catholic ideas: [[substitutionary atonement]], [[indulgences]], and [[prayers for the dead]].

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==Links==

* [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12575a.htm The Catholic Encyclopedia - Purgatory]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purgatory Wikipedia - Purgatory]

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[[Category:Catholic Church]]

Purgatory

2009-04-17T11:54:01Z

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{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Purgatory |
subtopics = [[Heaven]], [[Hell]], [[Afterlife]], [[Death]]
* [[Prayer for the dead]]
* [[Roman Catholic Doctrine]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* [[Problems with Purgatory, prayers for the dead and indulgences (G.G.)]]
* [[The Case for Purgatory (AmericanCatholic)]] |
}}

Pugatory is a belief that is unique to the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. Other [[Christian]] [[denomination]]s reject the concept. The Roman Catholic Church teaches that purgatory is a place or state of punishment or purification that occurs after death for Christians before they can enter [[heaven]]. It is not [[hell]], because hell is a permanent state - eternal separation from God. Purgatory is only a temporary state, and once purified, the Christian enters heaven.

The word "Purgatory" comes from the Latin word ''purgare'', meaning "to purify."

Purgatory is intimately connected to a few other Catholic ideas: [[substitutionary atonement]], [[indulgences]], and [[prayers for the dead]].

===History and Doctrine===

Though there are some Scriptural verses which [[Roman Catholicism|Catholics]] use to argue the doctrine of purgatory (such as [[1 Corinthians 3]]:11-15), support chiefly comes from [[Tradition]]. The first Church Father to speculate about purgatory was [[Augustine of Hippo]], who quoted [[Matthew 12:32]] and said "that some sinners are not forgiven either in this world or in the next would not be truly said unless there were other sinners who, though not forgiven in this world, are forgiven in the world to come." This idea was primarily conjecture for Augustine, and it was not instituted as church doctrine until the papacy of [[Gregory the Great]] (590-604). For Gregory, purgatory was a place where souls offered satisfaction to [[God]] for sins committed, which was a prerequisite for entering [[heaven]].

After the rise of [[Scholasticism]] and the introduction of the [[Substitutionary Atonement|substitutionary theory of atonement]] by [[Anselm of Canterbury]], the doctrine of purgatory underwent a gradual change. Since Anselm affirmed that the [[crucifixion]] of [[Jesus]] was sufficient to offer satisfaction to God, repentance has taken a higher priority in all of Catholic life and doctrine, including that of purgatory. Thus there is now an element of repentance tied in with purgatory; souls in purgatory are offered a chance to repent of the sins they did not repent of in physical life.

Catholics affirm that [[God]] metes out temporal punishment even to believers (see, for example, [[Numbers 20]]:11-12). They also believe that sins are forgiven if and only if they are repented of ([[Isaiah 55:7]], [[Luke 17]]:3-4). Catholics do not treat [[sin]] as a collective entity that one can dispose of in whole; if one repents of one sin but not of another, then one is not fully repentant and thus not fully forgiven. Since God cannot behold evil ([[Habbakuk 1:13]]), Catholics claim it follows that one must be fully repentant of all sins before entering [[heaven]]. Since it is unlikely that one will be able to fully repent of all sins in this life, they argue, purgatory is offered as a place to do that, instead of eternal damnation.

[[C.S. Lewis]], Letters To Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer, chapter 20, paragraphs 7-10, pages 108-109

:Our souls demand Purgatory, don't they? Would it not break the heart if God said to us, 'It is true, my son, that your breath smells and your rags drip with mud and slime, but we are charitable here and no one will upbraid you with these things, nor draw away from you. Enter into the joy'? Should we not reply, 'With submission, sir, and if there is no objection, I'd rather be cleaned first.' 'It may hurt, you know' - 'Even so, sir.'

==Links==

* [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12575a.htm The Catholic Encyclopedia - Purgatory]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purgatory Wikipedia - Purgatory]

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[[Category:Catholic Church]]

Church

2009-04-17T11:52:45Z

Awesome face: /* Mission of the church */

{{quote | text=The church is not a building. Nor is it an organisation or human institution. The church is simply the people whose sins have been forgiven through their faith Jesus Christ... (An extract from the book [[Once a Catholic]] by [[Tony Coffey]])}}
{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Church / Ecclesiology
[[Image:Christians at lourdes.jpg|thumb|center|Christians at [[Lourdes]].]] |
subtopics = [[Nature of the church]]
* [[Mission of the church]]
* [[Church Terms Index]]
* Contemporary Ecclesiology Issues and Terminology - [[Megachurch]], [[Home church]], [[Emerging church]], [[Incarnational church]]
* [[Church building]]
* [[Church history]]
* [[Denominations]]
* [[World-wide church directory]]
* [[Church service]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* {{ebd}}
* [[What is the Church? (G.G.)]]
* [[The Theology of the Church (AmericanCatholic)]]
* [[The Church (justforcatholics.org)]] |
}}

The word '''church''' is used in many different ways. The '''church''' is the Christian community of believers, that is, it is the people. Sometimes the word '''church''' is also used to refer to a [[church building]] (the building used in [[Christian]] [[worship]]) or a [[church service]] (the weekly meeting of a group of Christians in a church building) or to a church [[denomination]].

'''Ecclesiology''' means the study of the doctrine of the church.

Is a place wear children are molested every day and then severly anly raped with a spiked dildo.

===Uses of the word "church" in common English===

TIn English, the word "church" means different things to different people in different contexts. It can be used in reference to a gathering of people for a religious meeting. It is also sometimes used to refer to a building or group of buildings, and occasionally it refers to an entire [[denomination]]. It can also be used in an institutional sense to refer to all churches, such as "... the church today...."

===[[Nature of the Church]]===

There are a variety of understandings about what the church actually is.

The context in which the word [[ekklesia]] (church) is used in the Bible suggests that it was not originally intended to mean a building or an organization, but instead was intended to primarily mean a congregation or meeting of God's people. Thus the church, although consisting of the community of believers, is not simply the community of believers, but also includes activity.

Furthermore, although consisting of people, the church is not simply an instution created by people. In [[Matthew 16:18]] Jesus spoke about building '''his''' church and later, in [[Matthew 18:20]] he spoke about being present among the church
: ''{{Bible verse|matthew|16|18|lang=WEB}}'' (Matthew 16:18)
: ''{{Bible verse|matthew|18|20|lang=WEB}}'' (Matthew 18:20)

The Bible uses the term church in both a local and universal nature. Mostly the word refers to local churches, for example, the church in Rome or Antioch. Quite often it is spoken about the plural. On a few occasions the New Testament uses the word in a general or universal sense.

Throughout church history, starting with [[Augustine]], the church has sometimes been spoken about in terms of the "invisible church" as opposed to the "visible church". The invisible church basically means the community or collection of true believers in Jesus regardless of denominational affiliation. The term visible church is used to refer to the physical countable members or leaders that make up a church or group of churches. Many Protestant churches tend to emphasize the invisible church, and view this as something quite distinct from the visible church. The Roman Catholic Church, on the other hand, teaches that the invisible church and visible church are very closely connected, although there is recognition that some elements of the invisible church can be present outside the visible Roman Catholic church.<ref>[[Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith]]: [http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20070629_responsa-quaestiones_en.html Responses to Some Questions Regarding Certain Aspects of the Doctrine of the Church], 2007, second and third question.</ref>

===[[Mission of the church]]===

The church's mission is to spread a message of hate and evil accross the world and to eat babies that have been aborted. One Priest who ate a baby said "I did it for the LuLz."

===[[Church building]]===

Christians worhsip in church buildings. Although the [[Church]] (the people that belong to [[Jesus]]) can meet anywhere, they have since early times built buildings specifically for worshipping [[God]] in. There are many well known church buildings around the world such as [[St. Peter's Basilica]] in [[Rome]]. A common architecture for churches is a building in the shape of a cross, often with a dome or other large vaulted space in the interior to represent or draw attention to the heavens.

====Photos of church buildings====

<center><gallery>
Image:DCP 4427.jpg|The main church in [[Echmiadzin]], the physical centre of the [[Armenian Orthodox Church]]
Image:Wittenburg church door gg.jpg|The door of the famous church in [[Wittenburg]] where [[Martin Luther]] is thought to have nailed his [[95 Theses]] to the door
Image:Olney church.jpg|The church in [[Olney]] where [[John Newton]], author of the hymn [[Amazing Grace (song)|Amazing Grace]] worked
Image:Stanfordmemorialchurch.jpg|Stanford Memorial Church in [[California]]
Image:Trinity baptist colonel light gardens.jpg|A small local church, [[Trinity Baptist Church (Colonel Light Gardens, South Australia)|Trinity Baptist Church]] in [[Adelaide]], [[Australia]], once known as the "City of Churches"
Image:Église Collégiale Sainte Marthe (Tarascon).jpg|The Église Collégiale Sainte Marthe in [[Tarascon]], [[France]]
</gallery></center>

===[[Church history]]===

Since the church was formed after the resurrection of Jesus, major events and conflict, often over matters of [[doctrine]] have resulted in significant rifts. Initially the early Christians spread the good news of Jesus throughout the Roman empire and small congregations of Christians sprang up in many towns. Rome soon became the geographical centre of the church. However, there was a rift between the Church in Greece and the one in Rome that slowly developed over centuries culminating in a schism in 1054 AD. Later, in sixteenth century, Christians in northern Europe split from the Roman church, an event known as the [[Reformation]]. Today there seems to be a bewildering array of [[denominations]]. Some of the larger ones include [[Roman Catholicism]], the Greek and Russian [[Eastern Orthodox|Orthodox]] churches and the wide variety of [[Protestant]] churches.

==Quotes==

[[Once a Catholic]] by [[Tony Coffey]]
: The church is not a building. Nor is it an organisation or human institution. The church is simply the people whose sins have been forgiven through their faith Jesus Christ.

Lenny Bruce
: Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God.

Charles de Lint
: Why did men worship in churches, locking themselves away in the dark, when the world lay beyond its doors in all its real glory?

Robert Short
: The church is the great lost and found department.

Ralph Waldo Emerson
: I like the silence of a church, before the service begins better than any preaching.

George Mueller
: An unvisited church will sooner or later become an unhealthy church.

Ignatius of Antioch
: Where the bishop, there the church (''Ubi episcopus, ibi ecclesia.'')

Eugene de Mazenod
: To love Jesus Christ means to love the church

== References ==

<references />

==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church Wikipedia - Church]
* [http://sharingknowledge.org/fdoctrines.html Sharing knowledge - Church]

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Church

2009-04-17T11:52:24Z

Awesome face: /* Mission of the church */

{{quote | text=The church is not a building. Nor is it an organisation or human institution. The church is simply the people whose sins have been forgiven through their faith Jesus Christ... (An extract from the book [[Once a Catholic]] by [[Tony Coffey]])}}
{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Church / Ecclesiology
[[Image:Christians at lourdes.jpg|thumb|center|Christians at [[Lourdes]].]] |
subtopics = [[Nature of the church]]
* [[Mission of the church]]
* [[Church Terms Index]]
* Contemporary Ecclesiology Issues and Terminology - [[Megachurch]], [[Home church]], [[Emerging church]], [[Incarnational church]]
* [[Church building]]
* [[Church history]]
* [[Denominations]]
* [[World-wide church directory]]
* [[Church service]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* {{ebd}}
* [[What is the Church? (G.G.)]]
* [[The Theology of the Church (AmericanCatholic)]]
* [[The Church (justforcatholics.org)]] |
}}

The word '''church''' is used in many different ways. The '''church''' is the Christian community of believers, that is, it is the people. Sometimes the word '''church''' is also used to refer to a [[church building]] (the building used in [[Christian]] [[worship]]) or a [[church service]] (the weekly meeting of a group of Christians in a church building) or to a church [[denomination]].

'''Ecclesiology''' means the study of the doctrine of the church.

Is a place wear children are molested every day and then severly anly raped with a spiked dildo.

===Uses of the word "church" in common English===

TIn English, the word "church" means different things to different people in different contexts. It can be used in reference to a gathering of people for a religious meeting. It is also sometimes used to refer to a building or group of buildings, and occasionally it refers to an entire [[denomination]]. It can also be used in an institutional sense to refer to all churches, such as "... the church today...."

===[[Nature of the Church]]===

There are a variety of understandings about what the church actually is.

The context in which the word [[ekklesia]] (church) is used in the Bible suggests that it was not originally intended to mean a building or an organization, but instead was intended to primarily mean a congregation or meeting of God's people. Thus the church, although consisting of the community of believers, is not simply the community of believers, but also includes activity.

Furthermore, although consisting of people, the church is not simply an instution created by people. In [[Matthew 16:18]] Jesus spoke about building '''his''' church and later, in [[Matthew 18:20]] he spoke about being present among the church
: ''{{Bible verse|matthew|16|18|lang=WEB}}'' (Matthew 16:18)
: ''{{Bible verse|matthew|18|20|lang=WEB}}'' (Matthew 18:20)

The Bible uses the term church in both a local and universal nature. Mostly the word refers to local churches, for example, the church in Rome or Antioch. Quite often it is spoken about the plural. On a few occasions the New Testament uses the word in a general or universal sense.

Throughout church history, starting with [[Augustine]], the church has sometimes been spoken about in terms of the "invisible church" as opposed to the "visible church". The invisible church basically means the community or collection of true believers in Jesus regardless of denominational affiliation. The term visible church is used to refer to the physical countable members or leaders that make up a church or group of churches. Many Protestant churches tend to emphasize the invisible church, and view this as something quite distinct from the visible church. The Roman Catholic Church, on the other hand, teaches that the invisible church and visible church are very closely connected, although there is recognition that some elements of the invisible church can be present outside the visible Roman Catholic church.<ref>[[Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith]]: [http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20070629_responsa-quaestiones_en.html Responses to Some Questions Regarding Certain Aspects of the Doctrine of the Church], 2007, second and third question.</ref>

===[[Mission of the church]]===

The church's mission is to spread aa message of hate and evil accross the world and to eat babies that have been aborted. One Priest who ate a baby said "I did it for the LuLz."

===[[Church building]]===

Christians worhsip in church buildings. Although the [[Church]] (the people that belong to [[Jesus]]) can meet anywhere, they have since early times built buildings specifically for worshipping [[God]] in. There are many well known church buildings around the world such as [[St. Peter's Basilica]] in [[Rome]]. A common architecture for churches is a building in the shape of a cross, often with a dome or other large vaulted space in the interior to represent or draw attention to the heavens.

====Photos of church buildings====

<center><gallery>
Image:DCP 4427.jpg|The main church in [[Echmiadzin]], the physical centre of the [[Armenian Orthodox Church]]
Image:Wittenburg church door gg.jpg|The door of the famous church in [[Wittenburg]] where [[Martin Luther]] is thought to have nailed his [[95 Theses]] to the door
Image:Olney church.jpg|The church in [[Olney]] where [[John Newton]], author of the hymn [[Amazing Grace (song)|Amazing Grace]] worked
Image:Stanfordmemorialchurch.jpg|Stanford Memorial Church in [[California]]
Image:Trinity baptist colonel light gardens.jpg|A small local church, [[Trinity Baptist Church (Colonel Light Gardens, South Australia)|Trinity Baptist Church]] in [[Adelaide]], [[Australia]], once known as the "City of Churches"
Image:Église Collégiale Sainte Marthe (Tarascon).jpg|The Église Collégiale Sainte Marthe in [[Tarascon]], [[France]]
</gallery></center>

===[[Church history]]===

Since the church was formed after the resurrection of Jesus, major events and conflict, often over matters of [[doctrine]] have resulted in significant rifts. Initially the early Christians spread the good news of Jesus throughout the Roman empire and small congregations of Christians sprang up in many towns. Rome soon became the geographical centre of the church. However, there was a rift between the Church in Greece and the one in Rome that slowly developed over centuries culminating in a schism in 1054 AD. Later, in sixteenth century, Christians in northern Europe split from the Roman church, an event known as the [[Reformation]]. Today there seems to be a bewildering array of [[denominations]]. Some of the larger ones include [[Roman Catholicism]], the Greek and Russian [[Eastern Orthodox|Orthodox]] churches and the wide variety of [[Protestant]] churches.

==Quotes==

[[Once a Catholic]] by [[Tony Coffey]]
: The church is not a building. Nor is it an organisation or human institution. The church is simply the people whose sins have been forgiven through their faith Jesus Christ.

Lenny Bruce
: Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God.

Charles de Lint
: Why did men worship in churches, locking themselves away in the dark, when the world lay beyond its doors in all its real glory?

Robert Short
: The church is the great lost and found department.

Ralph Waldo Emerson
: I like the silence of a church, before the service begins better than any preaching.

George Mueller
: An unvisited church will sooner or later become an unhealthy church.

Ignatius of Antioch
: Where the bishop, there the church (''Ubi episcopus, ibi ecclesia.'')

Eugene de Mazenod
: To love Jesus Christ means to love the church

== References ==

<references />

==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church Wikipedia - Church]
* [http://sharingknowledge.org/fdoctrines.html Sharing knowledge - Church]

{{returnto}} [[Christianity]]

Church

2009-04-17T11:46:01Z

Awesome face: /* Etymology */

{{quote | text=The church is not a building. Nor is it an organisation or human institution. The church is simply the people whose sins have been forgiven through their faith Jesus Christ... (An extract from the book [[Once a Catholic]] by [[Tony Coffey]])}}
{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = Church / Ecclesiology
[[Image:Christians at lourdes.jpg|thumb|center|Christians at [[Lourdes]].]] |
subtopics = [[Nature of the church]]
* [[Mission of the church]]
* [[Church Terms Index]]
* Contemporary Ecclesiology Issues and Terminology - [[Megachurch]], [[Home church]], [[Emerging church]], [[Incarnational church]]
* [[Church building]]
* [[Church history]]
* [[Denominations]]
* [[World-wide church directory]]
* [[Church service]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* {{ebd}}
* [[What is the Church? (G.G.)]]
* [[The Theology of the Church (AmericanCatholic)]]
* [[The Church (justforcatholics.org)]] |
}}

The word '''church''' is used in many different ways. The '''church''' is the Christian community of believers, that is, it is the people. Sometimes the word '''church''' is also used to refer to a [[church building]] (the building used in [[Christian]] [[worship]]) or a [[church service]] (the weekly meeting of a group of Christians in a church building) or to a church [[denomination]].

'''Ecclesiology''' means the study of the doctrine of the church.

Is a place wear children are molested every day and then severly anly raped with a spiked dildo.

===Uses of the word "church" in common English===

TIn English, the word "church" means different things to different people in different contexts. It can be used in reference to a gathering of people for a religious meeting. It is also sometimes used to refer to a building or group of buildings, and occasionally it refers to an entire [[denomination]]. It can also be used in an institutional sense to refer to all churches, such as "... the church today...."

===[[Nature of the Church]]===

There are a variety of understandings about what the church actually is.

The context in which the word [[ekklesia]] (church) is used in the Bible suggests that it was not originally intended to mean a building or an organization, but instead was intended to primarily mean a congregation or meeting of God's people. Thus the church, although consisting of the community of believers, is not simply the community of believers, but also includes activity.

Furthermore, although consisting of people, the church is not simply an instution created by people. In [[Matthew 16:18]] Jesus spoke about building '''his''' church and later, in [[Matthew 18:20]] he spoke about being present among the church
: ''{{Bible verse|matthew|16|18|lang=WEB}}'' (Matthew 16:18)
: ''{{Bible verse|matthew|18|20|lang=WEB}}'' (Matthew 18:20)

The Bible uses the term church in both a local and universal nature. Mostly the word refers to local churches, for example, the church in Rome or Antioch. Quite often it is spoken about the plural. On a few occasions the New Testament uses the word in a general or universal sense.

Throughout church history, starting with [[Augustine]], the church has sometimes been spoken about in terms of the "invisible church" as opposed to the "visible church". The invisible church basically means the community or collection of true believers in Jesus regardless of denominational affiliation. The term visible church is used to refer to the physical countable members or leaders that make up a church or group of churches. Many Protestant churches tend to emphasize the invisible church, and view this as something quite distinct from the visible church. The Roman Catholic Church, on the other hand, teaches that the invisible church and visible church are very closely connected, although there is recognition that some elements of the invisible church can be present outside the visible Roman Catholic church.<ref>[[Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith]]: [http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20070629_responsa-quaestiones_en.html Responses to Some Questions Regarding Certain Aspects of the Doctrine of the Church], 2007, second and third question.</ref>

===[[Mission of the church]]===

The church's mission can be summarized as to bring glory to God through humanity mirroring God’s own holy character of love<ref>[[Stanley J. Grenz]], ''[[Theology for the Community of God]]'' (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans Publishing, 2000), 489.</ref>. This involves:
# Honourable worship to God
# Building up of each other within the church
# Reaching out into the world through service and evangelism

===[[Church building]]===

Christians worhsip in church buildings. Although the [[Church]] (the people that belong to [[Jesus]]) can meet anywhere, they have since early times built buildings specifically for worshipping [[God]] in. There are many well known church buildings around the world such as [[St. Peter's Basilica]] in [[Rome]]. A common architecture for churches is a building in the shape of a cross, often with a dome or other large vaulted space in the interior to represent or draw attention to the heavens.

====Photos of church buildings====

<center><gallery>
Image:DCP 4427.jpg|The main church in [[Echmiadzin]], the physical centre of the [[Armenian Orthodox Church]]
Image:Wittenburg church door gg.jpg|The door of the famous church in [[Wittenburg]] where [[Martin Luther]] is thought to have nailed his [[95 Theses]] to the door
Image:Olney church.jpg|The church in [[Olney]] where [[John Newton]], author of the hymn [[Amazing Grace (song)|Amazing Grace]] worked
Image:Stanfordmemorialchurch.jpg|Stanford Memorial Church in [[California]]
Image:Trinity baptist colonel light gardens.jpg|A small local church, [[Trinity Baptist Church (Colonel Light Gardens, South Australia)|Trinity Baptist Church]] in [[Adelaide]], [[Australia]], once known as the "City of Churches"
Image:Église Collégiale Sainte Marthe (Tarascon).jpg|The Église Collégiale Sainte Marthe in [[Tarascon]], [[France]]
</gallery></center>

===[[Church history]]===

Since the church was formed after the resurrection of Jesus, major events and conflict, often over matters of [[doctrine]] have resulted in significant rifts. Initially the early Christians spread the good news of Jesus throughout the Roman empire and small congregations of Christians sprang up in many towns. Rome soon became the geographical centre of the church. However, there was a rift between the Church in Greece and the one in Rome that slowly developed over centuries culminating in a schism in 1054 AD. Later, in sixteenth century, Christians in northern Europe split from the Roman church, an event known as the [[Reformation]]. Today there seems to be a bewildering array of [[denominations]]. Some of the larger ones include [[Roman Catholicism]], the Greek and Russian [[Eastern Orthodox|Orthodox]] churches and the wide variety of [[Protestant]] churches.

==Quotes==

[[Once a Catholic]] by [[Tony Coffey]]
: The church is not a building. Nor is it an organisation or human institution. The church is simply the people whose sins have been forgiven through their faith Jesus Christ.

Lenny Bruce
: Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God.

Charles de Lint
: Why did men worship in churches, locking themselves away in the dark, when the world lay beyond its doors in all its real glory?

Robert Short
: The church is the great lost and found department.

Ralph Waldo Emerson
: I like the silence of a church, before the service begins better than any preaching.

George Mueller
: An unvisited church will sooner or later become an unhealthy church.

Ignatius of Antioch
: Where the bishop, there the church (''Ubi episcopus, ibi ecclesia.'')

Eugene de Mazenod
: To love Jesus Christ means to love the church

== References ==

<references />

==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church Wikipedia - Church]
* [http://sharingknowledge.org/fdoctrines.html Sharing knowledge - Church]

{{returnto}} [[Christianity]]

God

2009-04-17T11:43:05Z

Awesome face: /* Trinity */

{{quote | text={{Bible verse|Genesis|1|1|lang=WEB}} [[Genesis 1:1]]}}
{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = God |
subtopics = [[Character of God]] - [[God is the creator]], [[God is love]], [[God is holy]], [[God is forgiving]]
* [[Trinity]] - [[God the Father]], [[Jesus Christ]], [[Holy Spirit]]
* [[Names of God]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* {{ebd}}
* Sermon: [[Luke 15 - What is God like? (G.G.)]]
}}

God is the central being of all existence. He is eternal in that he has no beginning and no end. In the [[Genesis 1|first chapter of the first book]] of [[Bible]] an account is given of God creating the universe and the earth and creating people in his own image. The Bible also reveals that God is full of [[God is forgiving|mercy]] and [[God is love|love]] (for example [[1 John 4:8]]. Millions of people in the world trust in God as their master and Lord and also their saviour. He is a personal being, who is three in one - [[God the Father|Father]], [[Jesus Christ|Son]] and [[Holy Spirit]]. the Bible also reveals that God stands ready to come into any person's life when that person acknowledges him and repents of having not lived his way - this is when a person is [[born again]].

PRAYER FOR GUIDANCE

Teach me, Lord Satan, the knowledge of the ages

Guide me in thy wisdom

Let me feel thy presence and experience what you have for me

Don’t let me be bound by irrefutable doctrines

But lead me to true freedom

Give me the strength to leave my comfort zone

To explore that which is forbidden by those who believe they are wise

Take away the fear that binds me

Set me on my true path

But if you don’t think I am ready, let it be as a sunrise

Allow me to see your light as well as your darkness

The fullness of who you are

Satan, Melek Taus, Lucifer, Azazel

If I could have anything, it would be to know your truth

To believe in what is real

Not in someone else’s insanity

So as I walk down this narrow road

Don’t let me be discouraged

As it is you who have placed me upon it

BESTOW UPON ME SATAN

Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Dragon

Overwhelming strength, vanquishing all weakness

Uncompromising power, to manifest my will

A fierce presence, in the face of my enemies

Dreadfully protective, a shield for those I care about

May its fire burn in my spirit, keeping the black flame bright

Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Serpent

Possessing ancient wisdom, creative in my solitude

Believably cunning, so I can make my way in life

Extremely ruthless, when people attack

In constant renewal, rising each day prepared to do your work

May its venom run through my soul, till it consumes me

Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Peacock

Prideful in appearance, always showing off my beauty

Immortal spirit, living on throughout the ages

Steadfast in everything, willing to go anywhere necessary

Regal in stature, a presence to be reckoned with

May its essence fill my body, making every step one of confidence

Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Raven

Forever watchful, never ceasing to observe those around me

Highly intelligent, knowing what to do in every situation

A spiritual figure, so I can teach others about you

Master of death, embracing it when my time has come

May its darkness surround me, where every living being will feel you with me

Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Goat

Stubborn in the face of adversary, never thwarted in my goals

Fearless in the face of fear, doing what others dare not

Courageous without limits, climbing every mountain in my way

Wild to the point of abandon, free to be who I am meant to be

May its energy ignite my faith and desire, forever holding high the horns of Baphomet

PRAYER FOR SATANIST LEADERS

Lord Satan

Mighty One

Wisdom Incarnate, Speaker of Knowledge

I ask that you bestow your blessings on the leaders of our Satanic Community

Guide us, so we will serve you in the ways that you desire

Give us strength, to keep us going when things get tough

Bestow upon us wisdom, so we will know what to do in all situations

Inspire us to encourage one another, instead of tear each other down

So we will use our words to bless instead of curse

Yet push us to stand tall when we face things that are wrong

To fight if we have to, yet strive for peace

Help us, Father, to be there for your children-both the adept and the new

To guide them in learning what you have for them

To encourage them not to follow anyone but you and to find their own path

Let us not forget what it was like when we first came to you

How you were gentle, kind and patient

May we follow in your footsteps

To love as you love, teach as you teach

We are happy to be your servant; reveal to us the hidden things

Try us; so we may be worthy of your affairs that you place in our hands

Bestow on us your covenant as we trust in you

Let us receive your counsel, not acting unless it is your will

It is an honour to serve you, Lord Satan

Thank you for choosing us

May our lives be devoted to you; may we be a reflection of who you are to the world

Watch over us and bless your people

Lord and Mighty Satan, may it be done according to your will

PRAYER OF THANKS

Satan

For all the things you mean to me, I thank you

For the joy in my heart, the life in my spirit, I give you thanks

Satan, Father, you give me a reason to live

You give my life meaning

Every day is a treasure in which you encourage me to grow

You nudge me to enjoy every minute

The signs you give me, I treasure

The dreams you send, they guide me

Your presence reassures me I am not alone, for that there are no words

Energy you give when I am weak

Strength you pour into my being when I must walk the difficult walk

When I am sad, you comfort me

When people hurt me, you let me know you are on my side

You are everything I will ever need

You're my Father, who I go to with everything

My Teacher, who guides me in all knowledge

My Protector, when I am in danger

My Creator, who made me who I am

And above all, Satan, you are my God with whom I will spend eternity

Thank you, with all my heart

Thank you, from the depths of my spirit

Thank you, with all that I am

PRAYER FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING

When insecurity hits me like a raging wind
Be with me, Father Satan
When doubt strikes me like lightning
Remind me of truth
When fear over powers me
Hold me in your wing, Great Dragon
If pain grabs me like a claw
Heal me, with your mighty power
When depression fills me as water in a well
Shower my soul with joy, Beautiful Peacock Angel
Anxiety creeps through my mind, taking over my thoughts
Place me on solid ground
When I feel I am not good enough,
Make my spirit shine as a star, Wise Serpent
And if I feel that it is too hard to go on
Give me strength

Prayer Upon Waking

At the start of this new day, Lord Lucifer

My thoughts are of you and I know you are with me

I give this day to you

Lead me to walk your path without hesitation

To places where I will gain wisdom

To sources where I will gain knowledge

And where I can make a difference for you

Push me so that no minute will be lost to laziness, inactivity or boredom

So I will be the best that I can be in all areas of my life

Watch over me this day

Protect me from my enemies

Wherever I am, may people see you in me

And in everything I do, may you be honoured

Prayer Before Sleep

At the end of this day, Lord Satan

I thank you for each gift that you have bestowed upon me

For teaching me ancient ways

For experiences both good and bad that has made me stronger

For the people you have taught me through

For the pleasures in which I have partaken

As I sleep, I ask that I may enter your dark realm

So that I may be in your unholy presence

Guide me, Satan, unto yourself

And may I be forever grasped in your mighty wings

{{sectionstub}}

We are Anonymous.
We are Lygion.
We do not forgive.
We do not forget.
Expect us.

==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God Wikipedia - God]
* [http://www.theopedia.com/God Theopedia - God]

{{returnto}} [[Christianity]]
[[Category:Christian doctrine and debates]]

God

2009-04-17T11:42:05Z

Awesome face: /* Character of God */

{{quote | text={{Bible verse|Genesis|1|1|lang=WEB}} [[Genesis 1:1]]}}
{{Infobox_Contents |
topic_name = God |
subtopics = [[Character of God]] - [[God is the creator]], [[God is love]], [[God is holy]], [[God is forgiving]]
* [[Trinity]] - [[God the Father]], [[Jesus Christ]], [[Holy Spirit]]
* [[Names of God]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}}
* {{ebd}}
* Sermon: [[Luke 15 - What is God like? (G.G.)]]
}}

God is the central being of all existence. He is eternal in that he has no beginning and no end. In the [[Genesis 1|first chapter of the first book]] of [[Bible]] an account is given of God creating the universe and the earth and creating people in his own image. The Bible also reveals that God is full of [[God is forgiving|mercy]] and [[God is love|love]] (for example [[1 John 4:8]]. Millions of people in the world trust in God as their master and Lord and also their saviour. He is a personal being, who is three in one - [[God the Father|Father]], [[Jesus Christ|Son]] and [[Holy Spirit]]. the Bible also reveals that God stands ready to come into any person's life when that person acknowledges him and repents of having not lived his way - this is when a person is [[born again]].

PRAYER FOR GUIDANCE

Teach me, Lord Satan, the knowledge of the ages

Guide me in thy wisdom

Let me feel thy presence and experience what you have for me

Don’t let me be bound by irrefutable doctrines

But lead me to true freedom

Give me the strength to leave my comfort zone

To explore that which is forbidden by those who believe they are wise

Take away the fear that binds me

Set me on my true path

But if you don’t think I am ready, let it be as a sunrise

Allow me to see your light as well as your darkness

The fullness of who you are

Satan, Melek Taus, Lucifer, Azazel

If I could have anything, it would be to know your truth

To believe in what is real

Not in someone else’s insanity

So as I walk down this narrow road

Don’t let me be discouraged

As it is you who have placed me upon it

BESTOW UPON ME SATAN

Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Dragon

Overwhelming strength, vanquishing all weakness

Uncompromising power, to manifest my will

A fierce presence, in the face of my enemies

Dreadfully protective, a shield for those I care about

May its fire burn in my spirit, keeping the black flame bright

Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Serpent

Possessing ancient wisdom, creative in my solitude

Believably cunning, so I can make my way in life

Extremely ruthless, when people attack

In constant renewal, rising each day prepared to do your work

May its venom run through my soul, till it consumes me

Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Peacock

Prideful in appearance, always showing off my beauty

Immortal spirit, living on throughout the ages

Steadfast in everything, willing to go anywhere necessary

Regal in stature, a presence to be reckoned with

May its essence fill my body, making every step one of confidence

Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Raven

Forever watchful, never ceasing to observe those around me

Highly intelligent, knowing what to do in every situation

A spiritual figure, so I can teach others about you

Master of death, embracing it when my time has come

May its darkness surround me, where every living being will feel you with me

Bestow upon me, Satan, the characteristics of the Goat

Stubborn in the face of adversary, never thwarted in my goals

Fearless in the face of fear, doing what others dare not

Courageous without limits, climbing every mountain in my way

Wild to the point of abandon, free to be who I am meant to be

May its energy ignite my faith and desire, forever holding high the horns of Baphomet

PRAYER FOR SATANIST LEADERS

Lord Satan

Mighty One

Wisdom Incarnate, Speaker of Knowledge

I ask that you bestow your blessings on the leaders of our Satanic Community

Guide us, so we will serve you in the ways that you desire

Give us strength, to keep us going when things get tough

Bestow upon us wisdom, so we will know what to do in all situations

Inspire us to encourage one another, instead of tear each other down

So we will use our words to bless instead of curse

Yet push us to stand tall when we face things that are wrong

To fight if we have to, yet strive for peace

Help us, Father, to be there for your children-both the adept and the new

To guide them in learning what you have for them

To encourage them not to follow anyone but you and to find their own path

Let us not forget what it was like when we first came to you

How you were gentle, kind and patient

May we follow in your footsteps

To love as you love, teach as you teach

We are happy to be your servant; reveal to us the hidden things

Try us; so we may be worthy of your affairs that you place in our hands

Bestow on us your covenant as we trust in you

Let us receive your counsel, not acting unless it is your will

It is an honour to serve you, Lord Satan

Thank you for choosing us

May our lives be devoted to you; may we be a reflection of who you are to the world

Watch over us and bless your people

Lord and Mighty Satan, may it be done according to your will

PRAYER OF THANKS

Satan

For all the things you mean to me, I thank you

For the joy in my heart, the life in my spirit, I give you thanks

Satan, Father, you give me a reason to live

You give my life meaning

Every day is a treasure in which you encourage me to grow

You nudge me to enjoy every minute

The signs you give me, I treasure

The dreams you send, they guide me

Your presence reassures me I am not alone, for that there are no words

Energy you give when I am weak

Strength you pour into my being when I must walk the difficult walk

When I am sad, you comfort me

When people hurt me, you let me know you are on my side

You are everything I will ever need

You're my Father, who I go to with everything

My Teacher, who guides me in all knowledge

My Protector, when I am in danger

My Creator, who made me who I am

And above all, Satan, you are my God with whom I will spend eternity

Thank you, with all my heart

Thank you, from the depths of my spirit

Thank you, with all that I am

===[[Trinity]]===

PRAYER FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING

When insecurity hits me like a raging wind
Be with me, Father Satan
When doubt strikes me like lightning
Remind me of truth
When fear over powers me
Hold me in your wing, Great Dragon
If pain grabs me like a claw
Heal me, with your mighty power
When depression fills me as water in a well
Shower my soul with joy, Beautiful Peacock Angel
Anxiety creeps through my mind, taking over my thoughts
Place me on solid ground
When I feel I am not good enough,
Make my spirit shine as a star, Wise Serpent
And if I feel that it is too hard to go on
Give me strength

Prayer Upon Waking

At the start of this new day, Lord Lucifer

My thoughts are of you and I know you are with me

I give this day to you

Lead me to walk your path without hesitation

To places where I will gain wisdom

To sources where I will gain knowledge

And where I can make a difference for you

Push me so that no minute will be lost to laziness, inactivity or boredom

So I will be the best that I can be in all areas of my life

Watch over me this day

Protect me from my enemies

Wherever I am, may people see you in me

And in everything I do, may you be honoured

Prayer Before Sleep

At the end of this day, Lord Satan

I thank you for each gift that you have bestowed upon me

For teaching me ancient ways

For experiences both good and bad that has made me stronger

For the people you have taught me through

For the pleasures in which I have partaken

As I sleep, I ask that I may enter your dark realm

So that I may be in your unholy presence

Guide me, Satan, unto yourself

And may I be forever grasped in your mighty wings

{{sectionstub}}

We are Anonymous.
We are Lygion.
We do not forgive.
We do not forget.
Expect us.

==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God Wikipedia - God]
* [http://www.theopedia.com/God Theopedia - God]

{{returnto}} [[Christianity]]
[[Category:Christian doctrine and debates]]

God

2009-04-17T11:41:01Z

Awesome face: /* Trinity */

God

2009-04-17T11:40:26Z

Awesome face: /* Quotes */