What Caused the Christian Church’s Great Schism? (Video)
The Great Schism, a pivotal event in Christian history during the 11th century, was primarily fueled by profound theological disagreements and longstanding political tensions. At the heart of the rift was the question of papal authority, with the Western Church, centered in Rome, asserting the Pope's supremacy, while the Eastern Church, headquartered in Constantinople, emphasized the autonomy of individual patriarchates. Cultural disparities also played a role, as linguistic and doctrinal differences between the Latin-speaking West and the Greek-speaking East strained the unity of the Church. Additionally, the mutual excommunications between Pope Leo IX and Patriarch Michael Cerularius in 1054 further deepened the divide.
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Political complexities intensified the schism, as the power struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire heightened tensions. Disputes over ecclesiastical jurisdiction and the use of unleavened bread in the Eucharist further widened the theological gap. In essence, the Great Schism was a culmination of theological, cultural, and political factors that gradually eroded the once-unified Christian Church, leaving a lasting impact on the trajectory of Christianity in both the East and the West.
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Of all those who frequent this website, very, very few would not be ignorant of what is truly happening to usher in totalitarianism Worldwide, and most of those who aren't are involved in it.
Totalitarianism is possible because humanity is timid. Timidity in the face of God is one thing, but timidity in the face of the Devil is to effectively do his bidding.
The two began to come together in the mid to later 20th century. Such was necessary in order to usher in the One World Religion this century.
All wars will be declared to have been religious wars and, for peace to reign, all must have the same religion.
This religion shall be the worship of the Devil, falsely dressed up as something more acceptable. If one does not believe in the Devil one should, at the very least, endeavour to understand that Devil-worshippers do exist and have existed for millennia, and that the Vatican is but one seat of their power. That power, on a Worldwide level, is almost total now.
As for wars being religious wars, in a modern sense that is true. However, it is Luciferian Satanism that is the cause and true Christianity which is the objective of destruction.
Of course, none of this fits with accepted history. That's because history is written by the winners and the Devil-worshippers appear to have won. They certainly think they have.
Except they haven't. Christ shall return, although most supposed Christians shall be in thrall of the anti-Christ. Others shall be waiting to be raptured out of the Tribulation, but waiting in vain.
The book of Revelation gives a much better account. I am no prophet. I'm just a whistleblower.