ORIGINS AND HISTORY Christianity is a fascinating world religion that grows in importance everyday. There are many things about this faith that interests people around the world. For example, the history, philosophy and its relevance in today's society makes the religion fascinating. When did this interesting belief all start? Have you ever wondered what happened if you lived when Jesus was around? Christianity started 2000 years ago when Jesus the son of God was born. Christians …showed first 75 words of 1376 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1376 total…In their worship Protestants more than most other Christians stress the preaching of the Word of God as an agent for building faith. Protestants allow for many styles of church government, from the Episcopal, where bishops rule, to the congregational, which acknowledges no earthly authority beyond the local. Increasingly during the past century and especially in recent decades, Protestant churches have ordained women to the ministry and have encouraged them to take lay leadership roles.