Essays Tagged: "bishop of rome"

An essay discussing the christian holidays Christmas and holy sunday. Compare/contrast the two and how they effect the religion and modern american society.

r Christmas is to celebrate the birth of their Messiah, Jesus Christ. During the fourth century the Bishop of Rome set December 25th as Christ's birth date, though the exact birth date is note known. ... ity and gift giving. Many stories include him riding through the sky on a horse and wearing his red bishop's cloak, sometimes accompanied by Black Peter, an elf whose job was to whip the bad children. ...

(4 pages) 160 0 4.8 Oct/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity

Roman Catholic and Mormon

r.ROMAN CATHOLICThe Roman Catholic Church is a Christian church headed by the pope, who is also the bishop of Rome. Its official title is the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. The name "Roman Cathol ...

(5 pages) 72 1 4.1 Sep/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Catholicism religion

rucified, it was believed that Apostle Peter built the church and that Peter was the first Catholic Bishop of Rome known as the pope today. The catholic faith is one of the strongest faiths in ... rucified, it was believed that Apostle Peter built the church and that Peter was the first Catholic Bishop of Rome known as the pope today. The Pope today is the leader of Catholic religion and he liv ...

(4 pages) 104 0 4.0 Jan/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology