Eastern Catholic

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Easter Catholic, Christianity churches, Orthodox Catholic Chruch, Christians, Easter Catholis Church, bishops

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The eastern catholic is one of the branches of world Christianity churches. Also known as the Orthodox Catholic Church, it has preserved millions of Christians across the globe. The organizational structure of the Eastern Catholic Church in the Middle East consists of self governing or autocephalous local churches that use various principles. Unity in faith, canonical discipline and the sacraments are some the principles used by this church. They also elect their own bishops and use the patriarch of Constantinople. This patriarch gives bishops chairmanship and initiative privileges with no direct administrative or doctrinal authorities.

The eastern catholic is one of the branches of world Christianity churches
The early church of Antioch was very diverse and developed into numerous churches
The Middle East Catholic church can also be analyzed using the various the religious seven dimensions also known as the Ninian Smart
According to the Eastern Catholic, there is a ritual church that represents ecclesiastical traditions
There are seven sacraments that are accepted by the Catholic Church
Doctrinal and philosophical dimensions refer to the religious teachings according the Catholic culture
The Byzantine rite is considered as a philosophical liturgy used by the Catholic Church
The Materials in the Eastern Catholic Church refer to places or objects considered holy or sacred
The main function of religious iconic images was fully operational after iconoclastic movement ended in Byzantium
Ethical and legal dimensions refer to the way Catholic Christians perceive life
most Christians view the world today as a place full of wrongdoing due to the various activities people are involved in today
The social and institutional dimensions refer to the beliefs and practices that govern the well being of a group of individuals in the society
social issues, according to the Catholic teachings also involve caring for sick people in the society and the poor
Exponential and emotional religious dimensions refer to the connection between a believer and God
mystical experience is like being the same with God and does not come from a separate being with God
Narrative and mythic religious dimensions generally refer to where religious stories originated

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[...] There are various icons or images that are used by the Eastern Catholic believers. Icons and images of the Virgin Mary, Christ and the saints are some of the artistic work portrayed in sacred or worship places of the Eastern Catholics. The main function of religious iconic images was fully operational after iconoclastic movement ended in Byzantium (O'Mahony & Loosely, 2009). Icons were rejected as idols while graven images were prohibited by the iconoclasts. On the other hand, the orthodox theologians used the Christian incarnation doctrines to base their arguments. [...]

[...] Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons. Schaeffer, F.A. (2013). He Is There and He Is Not Silent. Carol Stream: Tyndale House Publishers. Sciences 360 (2009, July 24). Elements of Religion. Retrieved on 5th Dec 2014 from: http://www.sciences360.com/index.php/elements-of-religion- 14101/ Vayalilkarottu, J. (2012). Holistic health and well-being: A psycho- spiritual/religious and theological perspective. Asian Journal of Psychiatry 347-350. [...]

[...] Chastity in Catholic teachings involves maintenance of body spirituality and uprightness of the human body. It gives marriage as the only avenue of practicing sexual activities. Sexual immorality covers a wide scope according to Christianity. Sodomy, lesbianism, sorcery and prostitution among others, are some of sexual immoral practices that are against Christianity. Lesbianism is defined as the process of practicing sexual practices among females while sorcery involves sexual practices between human beings and other animals. Moreover, prostitution and sodomy as immoral practices are against God's rules. [...]

[...] Therefore, materials and icons are widely used in the Catholic Church. Ethical and legal dimensions refer to the way Catholic Christians perceive life. Christian World and Life view are perceived by Christians globally differently. It is defined as the perceptions which comprises of opinions and beliefs that help Christians to understand their way of living in the world according to the teachings of the Bible (Schaeffer, 2013). As much as the Christian World View is based on the Holy Book, the Bible, there exist various denominations that perceive the Christian World View differently across the entire world. [...]

[...] Hence, people should restrain from such practices and follow the Catholic teachings. Moreover, social issues, according to the Catholic teachings also involve caring for sick people in the society and the poor (Vayalilkarottu, 2012). The Catholic uses avenues such as works of mercy to care for the poor and sick persons in the society. On the other hand, cannon law advocates for the promotion societal justice in line with Catholic Biblical teachings. The Catholic Church also engages in providing education and health services to the society through the use of Sister Organizations. [...]

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