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The Early Church II-3: Apostolic Succession
We'll now move backwards in time and go along a simultaneous track in history [in regards to II-2]. We'll look at the early Church from a different angle at the Church as she developed, namely the office of bishop. We discussed in Part I that the office of bishop was the highest office in the local Church. While absolute agreement among all bishops is very rare, they did in fact communicate with each other regularly and sought the advice of elder churches. Their concord and meetings with one another on important issues was a tradition kept from the time of the Apostles in the Council of Jerusalem.

Peter, chief among the Apostles, was given aThe Early Church II-3: Apostolic Succession by ~TESM
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The Early Church II-2: The Lapsed and Martyrs
The 'Martyrdom of Polycarp' is a powerful example of how Christians regarded martyrs and the practices that surrounded those who were martyred. We'll recall what was said of blessed Polycarp: “Of the elect the most wonderful Polycarp was certainly one—an apostolic and prophetic teacher in our times, and a bishop of the Catholic Church at Smyrna” (sec. 16).

How, then, could problems arise from such courageous and promising examples of our faith? Justin Martyr said of martyrdom, “He who denies anything [of our Catholic faith], either denies it because he has condemned it, or shrinks from confessing it, because he knows The Early Church II-2: The Lapsed and Martyrs by ~TESM
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Teach Them to Hear His VoiceNote: The readings are from the 6th Sunday of Easter. The quotes that I didn't cite are because all of them can be found in the readings for that day. Here's the link: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050513.cfm)

“Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosaic practice, you cannot be saved.” For some these words represent a hardheadedness or desire of some to control the lives of others. I would rather have you believe that these men had all the right intentions. These were Jewish converts to Christianity and taught that the law of Moses is what leads to Christ. In their minds, having all people follow the law of Moses wasTeach Them to Hear His Voice by ~TESM
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The Early Church II-3: Apostolic Succession
We'll now move backwards in time and go along a simultaneous track in history [in regards to II-2]. We'll look at the early Church from a different angle at the Church as she developed, namely the office of bishop. We discussed in Part I that the office of bishop was the highest office in the local Church. While absolute agreement among all bishops is very rare, they did in fact communicate with each other regularly and sought the advice of elder churches. Their concord and meetings with one another on important issues was a tradition kept from the time of the Apostles in the Council of Jerusalem.

Peter, chief among the Apostles, was given aThe Early Church II-3: Apostolic Succession by ~TESM
Nebula by ~rodrigoluff
The Early Church II-2: The Lapsed and Martyrs
The 'Martyrdom of Polycarp' is a powerful example of how Christians regarded martyrs and the practices that surrounded those who were martyred. We'll recall what was said of blessed Polycarp: “Of the elect the most wonderful Polycarp was certainly one—an apostolic and prophetic teacher in our times, and a bishop of the Catholic Church at Smyrna” (sec. 16).

How, then, could problems arise from such courageous and promising examples of our faith? Justin Martyr said of martyrdom, “He who denies anything [of our Catholic faith], either denies it because he has condemned it, or shrinks from confessing it, because he knows The Early Church II-2: The Lapsed and Martyrs by ~TESM
Teach Them to Hear His VoiceNote: The readings are from the 6th Sunday of Easter. The quotes that I didn't cite are because all of them can be found in the readings for that day. Here's the link: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050513.cfm)

“Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosaic practice, you cannot be saved.” For some these words represent a hardheadedness or desire of some to control the lives of others. I would rather have you believe that these men had all the right intentions. These were Jewish converts to Christianity and taught that the law of Moses is what leads to Christ. In their minds, having all people follow the law of Moses wasTeach Them to Hear His Voice by ~TESM
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Siddhārtha Gautama was born in what is now Nepal, which is in South Asia, as a prince. His father made sure that he had no knowledge of human suffering and was perfectly happy all the time by not letting him go outside the walls of the royal palace. However, when he was 29 years old, he went into the city and saw 4 sites that deeply moved him: an old man, a sick man, a corpse, and an ascetic. An ascetic is one who livBuddhism by ~SandiBlackHP123
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Habemus Papam

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On this momentous day, March 13th, 2013, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio has ascended to the chair of Peter.

He has taken the name Francis.

It is the first time Francis has been taken, he is the first Jesuit to be Pope, and he is the first (South) American.

An important continuation of history in this singular event and a great day for all those of Spanish speaking countries.
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~TheELDiluvian Mar 26, 2013  Professional
Thanks for accepting me, seems like a really cool group!
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Thank you for sharing His Holiness the Dali Lama.
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Thank you for sharing my work!
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Thanks for accepting me guys :)
i'm Graphic Design and i have some my own designs here if you like to take a look :
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~LadyData Jul 28, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Why was my journal blog, "Christian Analysis on Lady Gaga's song "Judas"" rejected from your group? I did use a Christian theme to interpret her song.
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~TESM Jul 28, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
It's okay, but I wouldn't consider it a focal point as a journal entry on our main page.
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~EnuoCale Jul 31, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
That's kind of a point, but in my mind the standards for journals goes down the longer it's been since a new one. Having actual discussion is certainly a step up from nothing going on for a big stretch.
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~TESM Jul 31, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
well. Maybe.
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~LadyData Jul 29, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I understand. BTW if I did a journal blog about asking everyones viewpoint about the after life would it be approved on your group?
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~TESM Jul 29, 2012  Hobbyist Writer
I'd certainly review it. Having written one on the afterlife a little while ago I'd take a look at it (you can view previous journal entires) for some ideas.

I can't promise it'd get put on the main page, but it doesn't hurt to write!
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