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• What is the main goal of Christians according to Patrick?

  To strive for perfection and glory
• What is the primary motive for Christians according to Patrick?

  To return to the path and share the gospel
• How should Christians respond to injustice?

  By speaking out and loving their neighbor
• What did Patrick believe about thieves and murderers?

  They are eternally damned and outside the church
• What does Patrick say about guilt by association?

  Mixing with wrongdoers makes one complicit
• Why does Patrick believe Christians should be united?

  Because of shared baptism and faith
• What does Patrick say about greed?

  It is a deadly sin leading to greater sins
• What does "hate the sin; love the sinner" mean according to Patrick?

  Condemn the sin but urge repentance
• How did Patrick explain the Trinity?

  Using a three-leaved shamrock
• What does monotheistic mean in Christianity?

  Worshiping one God in three persons
• What is the significance of the shamrock in Patrick's teachings?

  It illustrates the concept of the Trinity
• What was the context of the statement about spreading the Christian message today?

  It is more difficult than in St. Patrick's time
• What are the main reasons for the difficulty in spreading Christianity today compared to St. Patrick's time?

  • Increased secularism and distractions
  • More diverse religions and denominations
  • Scientific knowledge and skepticism
  • Lack of religious freedom in some areas
• What are some ways St. Patrick is celebrated each year?

  Mass, pilgrimage, and parades
• What is the significance of Croagh Patrick in St. Patrick's celebrations?

  It is a site for pilgrimage and penance
• What was the first church Patrick is said to have planted?

  Saul Church
• What was the outcome of the disturbances during St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Belfast?

  Police were called due to vandalism
• How does Patrick's legacy affect sectarianism in Ireland?

  He is celebrated by both Catholics and Protestants
• What was the Reformation?

  A period of religious change in Europe
• Who was John Wycliffe and what did he advocate for?

  He pressed for translating the Bible into English
• What did Martin Luther do during the Reformation?

  He attempted to reform the Catholic Church
• What was the diet of Worms?

  A decree that made Luther an outlaw
• What was the Council of Trent?

  A meeting to address Protestant challenges
• How did the invention of the printing press impact the Reformation?

  It spread ideas quickly and widely
• What were the main causes of the Reformation?

  • Power of the Pope
  • Selling of indulgences
  • Dishonest teaching by the Church
  • The Renaissance and questioning of authority
  • The invention of the printing press