STUART, Fla., Nov. 7, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christianity was established as a way of life worshipping God, acknowledging the Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) and living by God's Word. As centuries passed, Christianity has become divided as a number of its members had different agendas and beliefs. As a result of the division, discrimination and fanaticism developed. In the new book Division Among Christians, authored by Ronald E. Matteson, an engaging discussion about Christianity's decay through the ages is about to begin.
Division Among Christians is a comprehensive guide that looks deeply into the roots of religious division. It reveals that it all began with the actions of some Christian humans who claimed that their leader was a supposed actual visible god almighty on earth, and that salvation could take place only in their group and only under their leader. In return, for a donation to the group, there came an offering of forgiveness of all debts due to sin, as well as an implication of supposed salvation. Some worldly words, worldly desires, and worldly interests, of the group, caused the over-writing of some true Heavenly words from "God's mouth," and this action was defended by the word "tradition." When some of the group's priests were exposed to having homosexual relationships, it was possibly found necessary to ease the shame by holding that the priests were tempted beyond the priest's control, and that "the priest's sexual actions were 'not sinful,' in and of the priest's behavior." To this day, the division over Christianity's practices and beliefs continue to affect the followers and even non-Christians. Just what will it take to end the division? Read the book to find out.
Filled with many biblical references, Division Among Christians is a compelling discussion about the essence of Christianity and its meaning to everyone. Its content has the potential to spark a new wave of debates when it comes to religion and morality. To order a copy of this engaging read, feel free to visit your local bookstore or log on at Xlibris.com today.
About the Author
The author is a seventy-eight-year-old Christian lay-person who received baptism in the Spirit of God, along with spiritual gifts of discernment and deliverance of evil spirits, healings, and speaking in tongues.
Division Among Christians * by Ronald E. Matteson
A book for all Christians
Publication Date: March 27, 2008
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