A Podcast All About Christianity
The role of women in the early Christian church is one of the most fascinating and complex subjects in the history of Christianity. The first five centuries of Christianity saw dramatic changes. The church moved from a small Jewish movement operating within the Roman Empire to a legally recognized religion and eventually the official religion … Read More “The Role of Women in the First Five Hundred Years of the Church” »
When many Christians today think of worship music, they imagine a congregation singing contemporary songs accompanied by guitars, keyboards, drums, and a worship band. The songs may be projected onto a screen rather than printed in a hymnal. The musical style may sound more like popular music than traditional church music. This approach to worship … Read More “Maranatha! Music and the Birth of Modern Praise and Worship” »
During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Europe witnessed dramatic intellectual and cultural changes. Scientific discoveries challenged traditional assumptions about the natural world, philosophers emphasized the power of human reason, and many began to question the authority of established churches. Out of this environment emerged Deism, a religious movement that sought to affirm belief in God while … Read More “What Is Deism? The Rise, Influence, and Legacy of the “Religion of Reason”” »
When the Dominion of Canada came into existence on July 1, 1867, it was a deeply religious country. Christianity permeated nearly every aspect of public life, from politics and education to social services and national identity. Churches were among the most influential institutions in the new nation, and religious affiliation was considered a normal and … Read More “Church and Nation: Christianity in Canada’s Earliest Years After Confederation” »
