Category: Church History

What Is Orthodox Christianity? Beliefs, History, and Practices Explained

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Orthodox Christianity, commonly known as the Eastern Orthodox Church, is one of the oldest continuous expressions of the Christian faith. Rooted directly in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the apostles, Orthodox Christianity emphasizes preserving the original beliefs, worship, and spiritual life of the early Christian Church. Today, Orthodox Christianity is practiced by millions of […]

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Aimee Semple McPherson in Tulsa during the Spanish Flu Pandemic

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In 1918, Foursquare’s founder Aimee Semple McPherson began a three-week revival in Tulsa, Okla., right in the middle of the influenza epidemic. The U.S. government had placed a ban on public gatherings. God told her to go anyway. McPherson testified that the Spirit urged her to come to Tulsa anyway and “Start immediately.” Aimee obeyed, […]

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