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- 101: Napoleon Bonaparte: A Great Mastermind
- ... of State was set up to give him advise, and help him write laws. France became one of the first efficiently organized modern states. In 1801, Napoleon made an agreement with the pope that made Catholicism the state religion, but all religions were tolerated. "My policy is to govern men as the greatest number wish to be governed," said Napoleon. "I established myself in Egypt by becoming a Mussulman; I won ...
- 102: Henry VIII and Louis XIV
- ... Catholic, at the insistence of his mother and father. He was known to be ³a man of daily devotionals, setting an example for his people² (Canon 76). His own writings, most especially a book of Catholicism entitled The Sanctoreum earned him the title from Pope Leo III the title ³Defender of the Faith.² His book had served as an answer to the teachings of Martin Luther, a man whose principals Henry ...
- 103: The Life of John Calvin
- ... same importance. Many people have regarded predestination as the essential point of Calvin's theology, or more recently, the sovereignty of God, and the divinity of Christ. This too is a similarity between present- day Catholicism and Calvinism. The Calvinist religion, similar to our own Catholic religion, regarded the bible as the basis of all Christian teachings. Calvin was very knowledgeable of the scriptures and often quoted them in his writings ...
- 104: Pope Paul III: The Sixteenth Century Miracle
- ... The Catholic Reform opened the Christian faith to many people because of all the great decisions made by Paul III. The Council of Trent confirmed the Catholic teachings and set forth a new meaning of Catholicism. Paul responded to the needs of the church with able diplomacy, considerable resolution, and the first steps in the direction of a long- demanded reform. (729) Works Cited Bayer, Franz Joseph. Book of The Popes ...
- 105: Queen Elizabeth I
- ... education aided in many of her future decisions and successes. In 1554, Elizabeth was imprisoned on the false charge of having been involved in Wyatt's rebellion. "She was later released, having outwardly professed Roman Catholicism, and regained Mary's favor" (11-12)). Mary was her sister who locked her up because she felt threatened by Elizabeth. Mary falsely accused Elizabeth of aiding in a Protestant rebellion. At the death of ...
- 106: Rene Descartes
- ... of eight, he was enrolled in the Jesuit school of La Fleche in Anjou, where he remained for eight years. Besides the usual classical studies, he received instruction in math and in Scholastic philosophy. Roman Catholicism exerted a strong influence on Descartes throughout his life. Upon graduation from school, he studied law at the University of Poitiers, graduating in 1616. He never practiced law, however--in 1618 he entered the service ...
- 107: Pierre Trudeau
- ... in several media projects that would voice his displeasure and disapproval with the ongoing cultural predicament in Canada (this included a syndicated newspaper firm, live radio programs). "If, in the last analysis, we continually identify Catholicism with conservatism and patriotism with immobility, we will lose by default that which is in play between all cultures...". By literally encouraging a liberal, left- wing revolution in his province, Trudeau believed that Democracy must ...
- 108: James Joyce
- ... five centuries after the Diet of Worms, we will see an Irish Monk throw away his frock, run off with some nun, and proclaim in a loud voice the end of coherent absurdity that was Catholicism and the beginnings of the incoherent absurdity that is Protestantism." Joyce felt that the restraints placed on thinking was absurd and that people should think on their own, without the church telling you how to ...
- 109: Gerard Manley Hopkins
- ... ancient history, and philosophy). At this time in his life he wanted to become a painter, like one of his siblings. His plans changed when he, and three of his friends were drawn in to Catholicism. He was received by the Church of Newman in October of 1866. After having taken a first class degree in 1867, he taught at the Oratory School, Birmingham. Two years later he decided to become ...
- 110: Pierre Trudeau
- ... in several media projects that would voice his displeasure and disapproval with the ongoing cultural predicament in Canada (this included a syndicated newspaper firm, live radio programs). "If, in the last analysis, we continually identify Catholicism with conservatism and patriotism with immobility, we will lose by default that which is in play between all cultures...". By literally encouraging a liberal, left-wing revolution in his province, Trudeau believed that Democracy must ...
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