Christianity, Catholics, Protestants, Church, Science
Response to the following question:
What exactly, is the message of the "Good News" and why was it so revolutionary? Is an understanding of its meaning essential for understanding world history since the life and death of Jesus Christ? Why or why not?
Why exactly was it important for early "Nicene" Christianity to get clear on what was essential for faith? Do you think that the early church was right to insist that everyone that claimed to be Christian affirm the claims found in the early creeds?
What exactly, was the significance of the Emperor Constantine's Edict of Toleration in the early days of Christianity? Do you think that the nature and message of Christianity, the "Good News" changed after it was issued? If so, how? If not, why not?
What were the major issues that led to the Protestant Reformation in the West? How did the Catholic Church respond? Are issues about science and sexuality bigger social issues for the church today than the theological concerns of the Reformation? Why or why not?