Reading the assigned chapter I find it very interesting the many different types of Christianity, how they started and even more surprising is how many different Protestant denominations they are, all base on the life of one man, Jesus Christ. What I find confusing is that they all believe the same thing, just different ways of worship. Most of the movements I have either heard of or had some form of exposure to. The Moravians I have never heard of. I choose this religion because I wanted to learn about their faith, and that they were the first to send large scale of missionary to the Caribbean Islands. They were also the first protestant missionary that would associate, and assisted slaves while teaching their doctrine. They believe in baptism, the trinity that God is one being who exists, simultaneously, three persons in one.
The Moravian was started by one Jan Hus in the late fourteenth century. This started when he objected to some of the Roman Catholic teachings. His punishment was death by been burnt at the stake by the Roman’s authority. It was 50 years later that the organization regrouped, operating under ground through out northern Europe as the Bohemian Brethren or the Brethren of unity. Of course like all other movements they had major disagreements among themselves. They went through a dramatic transformation which they clamed was a visit from the Holy Spirit telling them to learn to love each other. The foundation of their faith is spirit of harmony, good will, congeniality, and forgiveness. Today it is reported that they have the largest amount of Protestants in Tanzania. It would be interesting to attend their temple to observe how they worship.
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Hi, Sandra -- I'm set up to catch references to the Moravian Church, so you showed up on my radar screen. I think your statement about the foundation being harmony and good will is an excellent summary. Our folks more or less avoid some of the big arguments that rage in other faith groups. The heart is given priority over the mind, so to speak. We play well with others -- the Executive Directors of the Pennsylvania Council of Churches and the Minnesota Council of Churches are Moravians, and a Moravian will serve as President of the National Council of Churches for a four year term starting in 2009.
I'm glad you are learning about the less well known sections of the marvelously varied community of followers of Christ the Lord.
May your other adventures and questions go well for you.
I like the fact that you choose a less known section of the Catholic Church. It always amazes me the number of people who lost their lives for a religious belief.
I agree with Rich. I also like how you picked a less known section of the Catholic Church.
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