2.12 - The importance of the worldwide Church Flashcards
What is the Primary Mission of the worldwide church?
To proclaim that Jesus came so that the relationship between God and people can be restored.
What do Christians argue caused the relationship between man and God to break down?
Sin
What did Jesus do?
He came to fix that relationship. He died for our sins so we could reconcile with God.
Which catholic sacrament relates to this topic?
The sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.
What is it a response to?
Corinthians 5:18-19 and Matthew 5:23-24
What are these Bible verses?
They state Christians are not only to be reconciled to God but should be reconciled to one another.
Despite the church’s efforts to bring harmony and unity to the world by reconciling people and God, even the church sometimes falls out with another denomination. What’s the main example of this in Europe that happened in the late 1900’s?
The Troubles in Ireland. Protestant and Catholic churches fell out and fought each other for years.
What happened to Coventry Cathedral?
It was bombed in 1940 by the Nazi’s. But the Christians in the area refused to take revenge but forgive them. It has now become the world centre for reconciliation.
Despite acts to reduce persecution and increase reconciliation, the UN estimates that what percentage of all religious persecution is directed at Christians?
A whopping 80%
How many countries are Christians discriminated in against?
139
75%
What are the 10 countries where Christians persecution is highest?
North Korea, Somali, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Sudan, Iran, Pakistan, Eritrea and Nigeria.
