What do you think Ethiopian Christians follow?
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I am sponsoring a child in Ethiopia.  Most Ethiopians are Christians of the Orthodox variety.  Very, very similar to Catholic.
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Are you referring to Frederick Douglass?\n\nIf so, this is a very stirring poem about a champion of the Ethiopian People.  The poem laments his death, praises his victories, and promises to continue to strive towards that which Douglass held so dear - freedom, honesty and a right life.\n\nAlthough I had never heard of Douglass before this poem, I believe he was a great man who stood for the poor and the weak and tried to make a better place for them, standing up to injustice and unfairness.
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I have no experience with Ethiopian men, but I do with men from Togo and Nigeria. If you have ever walked around in the market you will know how horny these guys are. It seems to be a cultural thing. I know in Nigeria well into the 1950s having multiple wives was a very common practice for Igbo people. Perhaps some of that lingers in there subconcious.
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They aren't.\nThe religion break down is: \nMuslim 45%-50%, Ethiopian Orthodox 35%-40%, animist 12%, other 3%-8%
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A great question.  I suspect tha answers have a lot to do with the evolution of Christian doctrine, because I don't believe Jesus viewed his message that way - Jesus focused on love and forgiveness, and on enjoying the gift of God we call life.\n\nCertainly the earliest Christians followed Jewish traditions, which were not necessarily negative.  The Apostle Paul focused on what he considered the abundant grace of God, particularly in allowing the Gentiles (non-Jews) into the Kingdom of God.  For Paul, born and raised a strict jew, this was an amazing thing.\n\nThe Jews were known in Roman times to oppose the licentiousness of many Romans (you recall how we got our word "orgy" from the Romans?), so it's easy to see how the early Christians maintained this opposition to much of the sexual immorality of the times.  Rome also had a barbaric streak in it - we only have to consider the gladiator fights to the death in the name of entertainment to see how Christians would be opposed to much of the prevailing world order.\n\nAs Christianity became the state religion in 325, under Emperor Constantine, the church began to assert their power.  Theology now mixed with politics, and the threat of damnation became more real, using excommunication to intimidate believers into following the established orthodoxy.  Excommunication later became Inquisition after the Crusades, and the Catholic Church taught heavily that nonconformists risked damnation.  Of course, this was as much to maintain their power as it was about theological and moral purity.\n\nToday, there are many Christians who see God as loving and forgiving, and some don't even believe in hell at all.  A Christian is not someone who subscribes to a certain set of doctrines; a Christian is someone who has placed their faith and trust in God as revealed in Jesus, who Christians follow as their savior.  Christianity is not a monolithic group of people who hold to the same beliefs - the Reformation changed all of that, and today Christianity continues to evolve and mature as a faith.\n\nI wonder what motivates your question - do you believe in a loving God, or do you question whether you are lovable, just as you are?  Christians believe God loves us, not because we are good at obeying God (none of us really are, if we're at all honest), but because He created us, and wants to have a spiritual relationship with us.  The heart of the Gospel, the good news, is that God loves us just as we are, and forgives each and every wrong we have ever committed or will commit.  Our trust in God and His son Jesus is sufficient for our forgiveness.\n\nFor those who do not believe in Jesus, I am not their judge.  The same loving God who forgives me and judges me will also judge them, and He loves them no less than He loves me.  I trust His judgment for them as well.\n\nI hope this helps!  If you want, feel free to drop me an email for more info - I'm a Sunday School teacher, and love to help others learn more about the faith.\n\nBlessings and peace to you!
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I don't know anything about the Nigerian guy.\n\nGrace can be defined as God's love for us.\n\nJesus Christ, who is God, loves us. This is grace. A gift from God, we cannot earn it.\n\nIt is through the grace of God that we are justified and can enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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Besides for a bit of resentment for missionaries that go after the young and the ignorant. I have a fairly positive outlook on Christianity today. Some of my best friends are Christians. As for Judaism we believe that a person can be Christian and go to heaven.  Our religion states that all a gentile needs to do is believe in G-d and be a moral person. On the other hand Christianity is unacceptable for a Jew in part due to the Christian concept of the trinity it for us (and only us) would equate to idol worship and it is better to sacrifice ones life than to do this. For more info email me.
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http://www.pathsofdevotion.com/african.html\n\nThis is my website, far from complete, but I actually do have a little article about West African Traditions.  Most of all though, see the link where I linked to another person's website.  They have a lot of good stuff on there!
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Christian Zionists believe that the presence of a Jewish state in the Middle East is a pre-requisite for the 2nd coming of Christ.  if you're curious, read the link.
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I asked this question recently myself. I have faith that they are out there, and we will see them someday. Some of the blood of these tribes probably got mixed with regular people. There is some evidence of this with Africans, particularly Ethiopia.
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I vote sheep. They have their heads in the sand because they're encouraged to be that way. They pick and choose because they're told that's okay to support their views.\n\nI've seen shows on Christian channels that call for Christians to give over their wills, to not think for themselves, but let Jesus do it all for them (guffaw). Yes they actually said that.\n\nOnce the sheep are told that they obey anything else their leaders want, which includes the other two options.
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Depends on the Christian and whether they truly understand and follow what the Bible teaches about what a Christian should be. For myself, I think it's fair to say that I do much more good to others than I do harm.
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Hello Well.. :)\n\nOne who walks, talks and trusts the Lord with all of their hearts and soul..we must serve our Lord, with more than just mere lip service..we must visit the elderly, clothe the naked, visit those in jail or prison and feed the hungry..for if we have done it unto the least of our brethren we have done it unto Him.. :)\n\nOne must also be able to back up our claims through scripture..\n\nBeware of wolves in sheep clothing.. :(\n\nIn Jesus Most Precious Name..\nWith Love..In Christ..
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Correct me if i'm wrong,but I do see similarities.Moses rescued the Egyptions and presented them with the Jewish religion when they arrived to Israel.Now today,Israelis are still followers of the Jewish religion.The Europeans inslaved Africans and presented them with the christian religion,Now today black people are still following the religion that was forced on their ancestors.
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I would and will be adopting an Ethiopian child within the next 2 years. Ethiopia is the only country in Africa willing to allow adoption of their children. At least that is what I read somewhere. And every child deserves a home, whether it be abroad or here in the states.
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The Israelites were born into their religion, but others could be proselytized in.  I think they had forgotten that they could be a good influence to other nations.  They were in a time of famine, and Naomi's family went to Moab to live.\n\nNaomi's sons and husband died, leaving her two daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah.  Naomi had nothing to offer them and tried to send them back to their families so that they could be cared for.  Orpah went, but Ruth, a Moabitess, took on the role of caring and providing for Naomi and vowed to follow her back to Naomi's native Israel.\n\nShe didn't expect to be taken care of.  She worked to provide for Naomi, who was (understandably) bitter from her losses.  \n\nThrough the providence of God, Ruth ends up working for Boaz, who is the sort of leader Jesus talks about in the NT, he clearly cares for his workers, and they respect and care about him.  He sees this foreign woman gleaning in his fields and instructs his workers to be respectful of her and to leave extra for her to gather.  He is impressed with her for working to support Naomi, whom he is distantly related to.\n\nIn the course of time, Naomi realized Boaz's interest in Ruth and sends her to him.  He vows to go to the nearest of kin - who has a right to redeem the family property and to marry Ruth and raise children in her husband's name - and see if he is willing to provide for her.  The next of kin is not, so Boaz takes on this responsibility and marries Ruth.\n\nIt's a glimpse into their life and culture and customs, but it also shows several important things about love, honor and grief.  Naomi is not so bitter in her loss that she stops looking out for Ruth's interests.  Ruth takes care of Naomi when she could have gone back to her family, remarried and had an easy life.  Boaz is kind to his workers and honorable in his dealings with his kinsman and Ruth.\n\nIt shows how God works in the lives of people in non-miraculous ways.  It also shows part of the lineage of Christ.  There is much that could be learned from the book, but the link to Christ is probably the most significant aspect of the book.
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you need to TRY, to follow his example.  we are only human and it is very hard to follow Christ when we have the temptations of society around us.  but if we are trying, then we are christian