Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Top Events in the past 100 years of Church history Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [mod]Hi Carie[/mod] at 2:13 pm on Dec. 4, 2008[quote]I am reading a chapter in a text book right now about the 5 most significant events of the 20th century in terms of church history. I am curious as to what you guys might view as the most significant events in the last 100 years, and what you think that event might impact in the future. I will share what the authors are later, as well as some of mine, but I am curious what you guys think... A few disclaimers: I am speaking of the Christian church universal, both protestant and catholic and orthodox. If you would like to share an event that is from a different faith community, feel free, but know that it does not relate directly to the topic at hand. Please do not waste my time and yours by saying, I hate___ even if you do not like christianity/are not a christian you can have an opinion on significant things that have happened. [/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Hi Carie Posted at 2:13 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 I am reading a chapter in a text book right now about the 5 most significant events of the 20th century in terms of church history. I am curious as to what you guys might view as the most significant events in the last 100 years, and what you think that event might impact in the future. I will share what the authors are later, as well as some of mine, but I am curious what you guys think... A few disclaimers: I am speaking of the Christian church universal, both protestant and catholic and orthodox. If you would like to share an event that is from a different faith community, feel free, but know that it does not relate directly to the topic at hand. Please do not waste my time and yours by saying, I hate___ even if you do not like christianity/are not a christian you can have an opinion on significant things that have happened.

Replies exceedinglyrare Posted at 5:31 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 The birth (or rise in influence) of modern Fundamentalism is a pretty huge one. And the mediafication (I know it's not a word, I don't care) of Christianity, which could probably be broken into several aspects (televangelism, the crazy trials of the early 20th century, etc.). I don't want to guess at the author's (or your) opinions, and I don't know that those would really be top 5, but I think they're certainly important enough to warrant a mention. Prince o palities Posted at 2:28 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 The acceptance of gay clergy is a good one.  That's certainly one of the most significant changes.  The pedophile priest scandal, not because it was the pandemic people thought it was, but for the press that resulted from it.  The rise of Pentecostalism probably ranks up there.  Vatican II is obviously pretty important as well.  Those might be the top four. okumsup Posted at 2:15 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 i don't think a lot has really changed compared to thousands of years ago within the church.. the only thing i can think of is gay marriage Live Just To Die Posted at 2:15 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 Those stupid new sins that came in like "Those with great affluence should give" or something like that, cause the Catholic church is one of the richest int he world... All 4 previous replies displayed.