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San Francisco

2008-09-15T19:33:20Z

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'''San Francisco''' is a city in [[California]] and is generally considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. <ref>http://www.globosapiens.net/travel-information/San+Francisco-638.html</ref> It is well known for its excellent public transit systems, including MUNI subway and streetcars, BART trains to suburbs, and the famous San Francisco cable cars. <ref>http://www.reserve-hotel.com/HBOImages/destinations/usa/sanfran/transportation.asp</ref> The city has survived two extremely damaging earthquakes, one in 1906 and another one about 75 miles away in 1989.<ref>http://www.sfmuseum.org/1906/89.html</ref><ref>http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/1906/18april/index.php</ref> Fear of another earthquake is the reason that no freeway through the city exists. Indeed, it is impossible to access the Golden Gate Bridge without driving on city streets.

The downtown area of the city is laid out on two grids, with a 45 degree offset between them. Market Street separates the two grids. Many tourists come to visit the Civic Center, Embarcadero, and Union Square areas, all of which are north of Market. Famous San Francisco landmarks include the [[Golden Gate Bridge]], [[Fisherman's Wharf]], and [[Alcatraz Island]].

San Francisco, with a large homosexual population, is also considered to be one of the most liberal cities in America. Its mayor, [[Gavin Newsom]] ordered the city clerk to issue marriage licenses [[same-sex marriage | to same-sex couples]] despite the practice being explicitly illegal under California law. The marriages were nullified by the courts shortly thereafter, as the mayor and clerk were violating California state law.<ref>http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/feb/07020106.html</ref> San Francisco is also a "city of refugee", which means they have passed an ordinance that it is against the law to report illegal immigrants to the United States authorities as they are required to legally do. In other words anyone upholding the federal law will get in trouble with the city. This has led to a culture of under aged drug dealers continuing their trade with impunity.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,374803,00.html</ref>

San Francisco is part of the San Francisco Bay Area, which includes [[Oakland]], [[San Jose]], Berkeley, and other smaller towns like Cupertino, Palo Alto, Mountain View, San Mateo, Saratoga, and Menlo Park. The city is home to several large companies, including Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Cnet.
==History==
San Francisco was founded as a mission by Franciscan monks in 1776, a census conducted at the time showed a total of 814 people living in and around the mission.<ref>The Annals of San Francisco Part I Chapter 3</ref>

== Bill O'Reilly and San Francisco Values ==
[[Image:Wicked.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The book ''When the Wicked Seize a City'' by Dr. [[Chuck McIlhenny]] recounts he and his church were terrorized by [[homosexuality|homosexual]] activists in San Francisco.]]
There is much antipathy between the liberal San Franciscans and [[Bill O'Reilly]] who has made many comments about [[San Francisco values]]. For example, the [[San Francisco Chronicle]] devoted two-thirds of its front page to a picture of Bill O'Reilly and had a extremely large story about him when he stated that San Francisco should secede from the [[United States]] and form its own country.<ref>http://www.chronwatch-america.com/blogs/363/Bill-OReillys-comments-upset-the-liberal-San-Francisco-crowd.html</ref>

Mr. O'Reilly has stated the following regarding San Francisco values:
{{cquote|But back to San Francisco values, as listed in my book, [[Culture Warrior]]. Here they are. Cradle-to-grave entitlements for the poor, with a punishing tax rate to pay for them. Legalized drugs. Unfettered [[abortion]] rights. No parental notification for minors having abortions, and rehab, not punishment, for many dangerous criminals.

No restrictions on the Southern border. San Francisco welcomes all illegal aliens. An anti-[[Christianity|Christian]] attitude. Remember last March? The supervisors condemned a rally by a [[Conservative Christianity|conservative Christian]] youth group – kids. The supervisors called it anti-gay and anti-choice. But the city apparently is comfortable with militant gays dressing up as nuns in a public parade and mocking said nuns. No proclamation condemning that.

This is just a few of the "values" San Franciscans embrace in their [[Secular progressive movement|secular progressive]] paradise.<ref>http://www.onthemedia.org/transcripts/2006/11/10/01</ref>}}

A notable incident involving the issue of San Francisco values was the [[Hamilton Square Baptist Church riot]] and the persecution of Dr. [[Chuck McIlhenny]].

=== Homosexual Public Indecency Tolerated in San Francisco ===
[[Image:HamSquare.jpg|thumbnail|150px|left|[[Hamilton Square Baptist Church Riot|Hamilton Square Baptist Church]]]]
''For more on this topic see:'' [[Homosexual Public Indecency Tolerated in San Francisco]]

In San Francisco there has been notable cases of [[homosexual]] public indecency that has been tolerated. [[Christianity Today]] states the following regarding Pastor David Innes regarding the [[Hamilton Square Baptist Church Riot|Hamilton Square Baptist Church riot]]:
{{cquote|Innes says he blames not police, but those in political control of the city, particularly the board of supervisors. "You really can't compare San Francisco with any other city," says Innes. "Homosexual advocates infiltrate and dominate the political structures here. Police are in straitjackets. They can't do their job. They've been instructed not to arrest homosexuals."<ref>Christianity Today, Nov 8, 1993 v37 p57</ref>}}

Pastor Innes then cites a Stember 30, 1993 letter published in the [[San Francisco Chronicle]] from a veteran police officer who was "highly embarrassed" when people asked him he was not making any arrests in regards to totally naked males engaging in lewd behavior at the San Francisco Folsom Street Fair. The officer stated that "At least a dozen times I had to painstakingly explain that we were to take a position of 'high tolerance' and not to create an incident." <ref>Christianity Today, Nov 8, 1993 v37 page 57</ref>

In 1990 and 1991 extreme public lewdness was exhibited at the [[San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Parades|Gay and Lesbian Parades in San Francisco]] and when police authorities were asked why there were no arrests they offered various excuses such as the primary responsibility was to "reflect community standards and maintain crowd control."<ref>http://www.leaderu.com/marco/special/spc12.html</ref>

==Sports==

San Francisco is home to two major professional sports teams: the [[San Francisco Giants]] [[baseball]] team and the [[San Francisco 49ers]] [[football]] team.

== See also ==
* [[Emperor Norton]]

==References==
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[[Category:California Cities and Towns]]
[[Category:San Francisco]]

Baptist

2007-12-17T01:02:08Z

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'''Baptists''' are a [[Christian]] denomination. They practice adult baptism which is done by immersion. Many Baptists consider the [[Bible]] to be inerrant and the literal word of [[God]]. Baptists are often opposed to the use of [[tobacco]] and [[Alcoholic drink|alcoholic beverages]].

== Protestantism ==
Baptists are generally grouped together with Protestants. This is used to mean that they are "non-Catholic". When used in this sense, it is true. However, Protestant Churches are limited only to Churches which separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the [[Protestant Reformation]], starting in 1517. Baptist history extends much farther back than that, with some people believing that Baptist history extends all the way back to the apostolic Church.<ref>[http://www.empirebaptistministries.org/church/articles/protestant.htm Jarrell's Baptist Perpetuity]</ref> [[C.H. Spurgeon]] told the story of Baptist minister, Peter of Bruys, who suffered martyrdom in 1124.<ref>[http://www.baptistbanner.net/baptist_history/baptist_history.html ''Baptists are Ancient''] by C.H. Spurgeon appeared in the August 1868 The Sword and the Trowel.</ref>[[The Waldensian Confession of Faith]] of 1120 A.D. is distinctively Baptist.<ref>[http://www.pbministries.org/History/Goodwin_&_Frazier/churches_02.htm ''Baptist Churches In All Ages'' by Paul Goodwin and Bob Frazier]</ref>

Baptists also differ from Protestants doctrinally. The most obvious being that Baptists only practice "Believer's Baptism", the belief, that only born-again believers, not infants, can get baptized. The other distinguishing belief is in the area of church government. Baptists believe that Christ and only Christ is the Head of the Church (Ephesians 5:23). There is no man who has the oversight of Baptist churches. Baptists have no denomination in the sense of an organization that controls local congregations. Each local church is autonomous and accountable only to Christ, who is its Head. Finally Baptists have always stood by the belief of separation of church and state.<ref>[http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Believer's%20Corner/why_baptists_are_not_protestants.htm Why Baptists are not Protestants by Dr. Vernon C. Lyons]</ref>

== Baptist Distinctives ==
Baptists have traditionally held to a set of beliefs that have developed into the Baptist Distinctives. The eight distinctives form the acrostic ''BAPTISTS''.

*''Biblical Authority'': The Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. The Bible is inspired by God and bears the absolute authority of God Himself.
*''Autonomy of the Local Church'': The local church is an independent body accountable to the Lord Jesus Christ. The church is autonomous, or self-governing. No religious hierarchy outside the local church may dictate a church's beliefs or practices.
*''Priesthood of the Believer'': Every believer is a priest of God and may enter into His presence in prayer directly through our Great High Priest, Jesus Christ. No other mediator is needed between God and people.
*''Two Ordinances'': The local church should practice the ordinance of baptism and the ordinance of the Lord's supper.
*''Individual Soul Liberty'': Every person has the liberty to choose what he believes is right in the religious realm. Religious persecution has always been opposed by Baptists. This does not, however, exempt exempt one from responsibility to the Word of God or from accountability to God Himself.
*''Saved, Baptized Church Membership'': Every member of a Baptist Church must be saved by believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, and have publicly proclaimed their faith through believer's baptism.
*''Two Offices'': Baptists believe there are two offices in the church, Pastor and Deacon.
*''Separation of Church and State'': God has established both government and the church. They fulfill two separate roles in society. The Church should not control the government, and likewise the government should not control the Church. This does not mean that individual Christians are prohibited from participating and influencing government toward righteousness.

== Baptist Denominations ==

Baptist denominations include the more [[liberal]] [[American Baptist Churches]] and the [[conservative]] [[Southern Baptist Convention]]. Independent Fundamental Baptists tend to be more conservative than either of these groups.

== Baptist Music ==

The music often heard in Baptist churches tends to be uplifting and hopeful, rather than the meitative mood often set in more liberal churches. The lyrics also tend to focus on the afterlife (Heaven), putting one's life in God's hands, or the world after the return of [[Jesus Christ]]. Popular Baptist hymns include:
* "The Old Rugged Cross"
* "Leaning on the Everlasing Arms"
* "Amazing Grace"
* "This Little Light of Mine"
The most common instrumentation is piano and organ, often placed on either side of the church at the front, so that each play may see the other and the choir director at the same time. If the organ console is not facing the place where the choir director stands, then a mirror will be installed so that the organist can see. Occasionally, for special events, other instruments will be brought in. These are usually classical instruments like strings, woodwinds, or brass (especially trumpet). Electric guitars, basses, and drum sets are rare. Larger churches, like First Baptist Dallas, will regularly include a small symphony orchestra with the piano and organ, but smaller churches simply use the two keyboard instruments.

==Famous Baptists==
*[[Jerry Falwell]]
*[[Pat Robertson]]
*[[Martin Luther King, Jr.]]
*[[Rick Warren]]

== References ==

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== External Links ==
* [http://www.baptisthistory.org/ Baptist History and Heritage Society]
* [http://www.abpnews.com/ Associated Baptist Press] - An Independent Baptist news agency
* [http://www.bpnews.net/ Baptist Press] - A Southern Baptist news agency

[[Category:Christian Denominations]]

San Francisco

2007-07-29T22:16:43Z

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'''San Francisco''' is a city in [[California]] and is generally considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. <ref>http://www.globosapiens.net/travel-information/San+Francisco-638.html</ref> It is well known for its excellent public transit systems, including MUNI subway and streetcars, BART trains to suburbs, and the famous San Francisco cable cars. <ref>http://www.reserve-hotel.com/HBOImages/destinations/usa/sanfran/transportation.asp</ref> The city has survived two extremely damaging earthquakes, one in 1906 and another one about 75 miles away in 1989.<ref>http://www.sfmuseum.org/1906/89.html</ref><ref>http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/1906/18april/index.php</ref> Fear of another earthquake is the reason that no freeway through the city exists. Indeed, it is impossible to access the Golden Gate Bridge without driving on city streets.

The downtown area of the city is laid out on two grids, with a 45 degree offset between them. Market Street separates the two grids. Many tourists come to visit the Civic Center, Embarcadero, and Union Square areas, all of which are north of Market.

Its mayor, [[Gavin Newsom]] ordered the city clerk to issue marriage licenses [[same-sex marriage | to same-sex couples]] despite the practice being explicitly illegal under California law. The marriages were nullified by the courts shortly thereafter, as the mayor and clerk were violating California state law.<ref>http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/feb/07020106.html</ref>

Famous San Francisco landmarks include the [[Golden Gate Bridge]], [[Fisherman's Wharf]], and [[Alcatraz Island]].

San Francisco is part of the San Francisco Bay Area, which includes Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, and other smaller towns like Cupertino, Palo Alto, Mountain View, San Mateo, Saratoga, and Menlo Park. The city is home to several large companies, including Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Cnet.

==History==
San Francisco was founded as a mission by Franciscan monks in 1776, a census conducted at the time showed a total of 814 people living in and around the mission.<ref>The Annals of San Francisco Part I Chapter 3</ref>

== Bill O'Reilly and San Francisco Values ==
There is much antipathy between the liberal San Franciscans and [[Bill O'Reilly]] who has made many comments about [[San Francisco values]]. For example, the [[San Francisco Chronicle]] devoted two-thirds of its front page to a picture of Bill O'Reilly and had a extremely large story about him when he stated that San Francisco should secede from the [[United States]] and form its own country.<ref>http://www.chronwatch-america.com/blogs/363/Bill-OReillys-comments-upset-the-liberal-San-Francisco-crowd.html</ref>

Mr. O'Reilly has stated the following regarding San Francisco values:
{{cquote|But back to San Francisco values, as listed in my book, [[Culture Warrior]]. Here they are. Cradle-to-grave entitlements for the poor, with a punishing tax rate to pay for them. Legalized drugs. Unfettered [[abortion]] rights. No parental notification for minors having abortions, and rehab, not punishment, for many dangerous criminals.

No restrictions on the Southern border. San Francisco welcomes all illegal aliens. An anti-[[Christianity|Christian]] attitude. Remember last March? The supervisors condemned a rally by a [[Conservative Christianity|conservative Christian]] youth group – kids. The supervisors called it anti-gay and anti-choice. But the city apparently is comfortable with militant gays dressing up as nuns in a public parade and mocking said nuns. No proclamation condemning that.

This is just a few of the "values" San Franciscans embrace in their [[Secular progressive movement|secular progressive]] paradise.<ref>http://www.onthemedia.org/transcripts/2006/11/10/01</ref>}}

A notable incident involving the issue of San Francisco values was the [[Hamilton Square Baptist Church riot]] and the persecution of Dr. [[Chuck McIlhenny]].

=== Homosexual Public Indecency Tolerated in San Francisco ===
For more on this topic see: [[Homosexual Public Indecency Tolerated in San Francisco]]

In San Francisco there has been notable cases of [[homosexual]] public indecency that has been tolerated. [[Christianity Today]] states the following regarding Pastor David Innes regarding the [[Hamilton Square Baptist Church riot]]:
{{cquote|Innes says he blames not police, but those in political control of the city, particularly the board of supervisors. "You really can't compare San Francisco with any other city," says Innes. "Homosexual advocates infiltrate and dominate the political structures here. Police are in straitjackets. They can't do their job. They've been instructed not to arrest homosexuals."<ref>Christianity Today, Nov 8, 1993 v37 p57</ref>}}

Pastor Innes then cites a Stember 30, 1993 letter published in the [[San Francisco Chronicle]] from a veteran police officer who was "highly embarrassed" when people asked him he was not making any arrests in regards to totally naked males engaging in lewd behavior at the San Francisco Folsom Street Fair. The officer stated that "At least a dozen times I had to painstakingly explain that we were to take a position of 'high tolerance' and not to create an incident." <ref>Christianity Today, Nov 8, 1993 v37 page 57</ref>

In 1990 and 1991 extreme public lewdness was exhibited at the [[San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Parades|Gay and Lesbian Parades in San Francisco]] and when police authorities were asked why there were no arrests they offered various excuses such as the primary responsibility was to "reflect community standards and maintain crowd control."<ref>http://www.leaderu.com/marco/special/spc12.html</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Emperor Norton]]

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:US Towns and Cities]]
[[Category:San Francisco]]

Talk:San Francisco

2007-07-14T17:49:16Z

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I really think that this article is too polemic. Thoughts? [[User:MountainDew|MountainDew]] 01:17, 11 March 2007 (EST)

I believe there are many things to discuss about San Francisco besides the gay population. Sounds like someone is using the city as another way of uncovering "gayness" in America.
-Gasmonkey

I agree with Gasmonkey. As a San Francisco resident, I really dislike San Francisco being slammed as this moral "Babylon". Dallas' gay population is just as big, and New York has far more shady areas than San Fran does. SF is a great city with a wonderful history, but some people can't see past one issue.-Slider40337

== San Francisco vs Sillicon Valley ==

San Francisco is not the high tech capital of the world, nor even the SF Bay area. There are a few high tech companies in SF such as Lucas Arts, but when you are thinking computers and technology you are more likely thinking Apple (Cupertino), Sun (Menlo Park), Cisco (Sunnyvale), HP (Palo Alto), Netscape (Mountain View), SGI (Mountain View) or similar. Don't confuse Silicon Valley with the individual cities. --[[User:Mtur|Mtur]] 21:30, 19 March 2007 (EDT)

: That's right. I deleted the sentence about hi-tech and software growth. Many other Calif cities are better known for those things. [[User:RSchlafly|RSchlafly]] 22:32, 26 March 2007 (EDT)

Keep in mind that anything down to San Jose is considered the Bay Area...including all those cities you mentioned (Cupertino, Menlo Park, etc.)-Slider40337

Talk:San Francisco

2007-07-12T16:52:15Z

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Dallas, Texas

2007-07-11T15:54:44Z

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'''Dallas''' is a city in Texas and the filming location of Walker: Texas Ranger.

[[Category:US Towns and Cities]]
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San Francisco

2007-07-06T02:46:28Z

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'''San Francisco''' is a city in [[California]] and is generally considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is well known for its excellent public transit systems, including MUNI subway and streetcars, BART trains to suburbs, and the famous San Francisco cable cars. The city has survived two extremely damaging earthquakes, one in 1906 and 1989. The latter quake is the reason that no freeway through the city exists. Indeed, it is impossible to access the Golden Gate Bridge without driving on city streets.

The downtown area of the city is laid out on two grids, with a 45 degree offset between them. Market Street separates the two grids. Many tourists come to visit the Civic Center, Embarcadero, and Union Square areas, all of which are north of Market.

Its mayor, [[Gavin Newsom]] ordered the city clerk to issue marriage licenses [[same-sex marriage | to same-sex couples]] despite the practice being explicitly illegal under California law. The marriages were nullified by the courts shortly thereafter, as the mayor and clerk were violating California state law.

Famous San Francisco landmarks include the [[Golden Gate Bridge]], [[Fisherman's Wharf]], and [[Alcatraz Island]].

San Francisco is part of the San Francisco Bay Area, which includes Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, and other smaller towns like Cupertino, Palo Alto, Mountain View, San Mateo, Saratoga, and Menlo Park. The city is home to several large companies, including Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Cnet. San Francisco has been overtaken in population and economic significance by [[San Jose]] and the rest of [[Silicon Valley]].{{fact}}

See also:
* [[Emperor Norton]]

[[Category:US Towns and Cities]]

San Francisco

2007-07-03T18:10:20Z

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'''San Francisco''' is a city in [[California]] and is generally considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is well known for its excellent public transit systems, including MUNI subway and streetcars, BART trains to suburbs, and the famous San Francisco cable cars. The downtown area of the city is laid out on two grids, with a 45 degree offset between them. Market Street separates the two grids. Most tourists come to visit the Civic Center, Embarcadero, and Union Square areas, all of which are north of Market.

Its mayor, [[Gavin Newsom]] ordered the city clerk to issue marriage licenses [[same-sex marriage | to same-sex couples]] despite the practice being explicitly illegal under California law. The marriages were nullified by the courts shortly thereafter.

Famous San Francisco landmarks include the [[Golden Gate Bridge]], [[Fisherman's Wharf]], and [[Alcatraz Island]].

Note: San Francisco is often used to refer to the San Francisco Bay Area, which includes Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, Sausalito, and other smaller towns like Cupertino, Palo Alto, Mountain View, San Mateo, Saratoga, and Menlo Park.

See also:
* [[Emperor Norton]]

[[Category:US Towns and Cities]]

San Francisco

2007-07-03T18:07:51Z

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Baptist

2007-07-03T03:30:21Z

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Baptists are a [[Protestant]] [[Christian]] denomination. They practice adult baptism which is done by immersion. Many Baptists consider the [[Bible]] to be inerrant and the literal word of [[God]]. Baptists are often opposed to the use of [[tobacco]] and [[Alcoholic drinks|alcoholic beverages]].

== Baptist Distinctives ==
Baptists have traditionally held to a set of beliefs that have developed into the Baptist Distinctives. The eight distinctives form the acrostic ''Baptist''.

*''Biblical Authority'': The Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. The Bible is inspired by God and bears the absolute authority of God Himself.
*''Autonomy of the Local Church'': The local church is an independent body accountable to the Lord Jesus Christ. The church is autonomous, or self-governing. No religious hierarchy outside the local church may dictate a church's beliefs or practices.
*''Priesthood of the Believer'': Every believer is a priest of God and may enter into His presence in prayer directly through our Great High Priest, Jesus Christ. No other mediator is needed between God and people.
*''Two Ordinances'': The local church should practice the ordinance of baptism and the ordinance of the Lord's supper.
*''Individual Soul Liberty'': Every person has the liberty to choose what he believes is right in the religious realm. Religious persecution has always been opposed by Baptists. This does not, however, exempt exempt one from responsibility to the Word of God or from accountability to God Himself.
*''Saved, Baptized Church Membership'': Every member of a Baptist Church must be saved by believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, and have publicly proclaimed their faith through believer's baptism.
*''Two Offices'': Baptists believe there are two offices in the church, Pastor and Deacon.
*''Separation of Church and State'': God has established both government and the church. They fulfill two separate roles in society. The Church should not control the government, and likewise the government should not control the Church. This does not mean that individual Christians are prohibited from participating and influencing government toward righteousness.

== Baptist Denominations ==

Baptist denominations include the more [[liberal]] [[American Baptist Churches]] and the [[conservative]] [[Southern Baptist Convention]]. Independent Fundamental Baptists tend to be more conservative than either of these groups.
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[[Category:Christian Denominations]]

== Baptist Music ==

The music often heard in Baptist churches tends to be uplifting and hopeful, rather than the meitative mood often set in more liberal churches. The lyrics also tend to focus on the afterlife (Heaven), putting one's life in God's hands, or the world after the return of [[Jesus Christ]]. Popular Baptist hymns include "The Old Rugged Cross", "Leaning on the Everlasing Arms", "Amazing Grace", and "This Little Light of Mine".

Lutheranism

2007-07-03T03:18:07Z

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{{Christianity}}

'''Lutheranism''' is a denomination of [[Christianity]] based on the teachings of [[Martin Luther]]. It is the dominant Christian denomination in [[Scandinavia]] and parts of [[Germany]]. The two main branches of Lutheranism in the United States are the [[Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]] and the more conservative [[Lutheran Church Missouri Synod]].

The Lutheran denomination is the first Protestant church to have formed. The main cause for the schism from the Catholic church was Luther's belief in justification by faith alone. Lutherans also believe that the bible, as a divinely inspired book, is the source of all revealed divine knowledge. While Lutherans use a similar liturgical format to the Catholics, it is also similar to that followed by the Methodists and Episcopalians.
'''Other articles'''
*[[Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]]
*[[Lutheran Church Missouri Synod]]
*[[Church of Sweden]]
*[[Church of Norway]]
*[[Church of Finland]]
*[[Church of Denmark]]
*[[Church of Iceland]]

[[category:Christian Denominations]]