Catholicism

1. Catholicism Henar Abdelmonem & JinjooHong

2. History of Catholicism • 1. Roman catholic church • 2. Other religions branched out from Catholicism • 3. Importance of tradition, sacraments, communion, holy see • 4. Believing pope and bishop, priests • 5. Believing Our Lady Guadalupe (also known as the Virgin Mary)

3. Catholicism in France • 1. 51%-88% of France’s population is catholic • 2. Notre Dame de Paris, Chartres Cathedral, Reims Cathedral- all in France • 3. 3rdrepublic- supported by the ultramontanists • 4. Anti clencalism- supported by the rublicans, radicals and socialists

4. Religion in the stranger • Purpose of religion: to create meaning in life • Accepting religion  creates meaning • Meursault refuses to believe in God • Didn’t have belief back then, doesn’t want to have it now • He doesn’tturn to Godbeforeexecution

5. Quotes • “Drawing himself up to his full height and asked me if I believed in God. I said no. He sat down indignantly. He said it was impossible; all men believed in God, even those who turn their backs on him. That was his belief, and if he were ever to doubt it, his life would become meaningless. "Do you want my life to be meaningless?" He shouted. As far as I could see, it didn’t have anything to do with me, and I told him so. But from across the table he had already thrust the crucifix in my face and was screaming irrationally, "I am a Christian. I ask Him to forgive you your sins. How can you not believe that He suffered for you?” ( Camus 69). • The magistrate tries to get him to believe in God • Meursault condemns the religion, Magistrate becomes offended

6. Meursault’s Trial • Religion  very important • Morals were more important than anything • Jury’s questions about Meursault’s reactions to Maman’s death • Decision based on his reaction; no evidence • No emotions towards Maman’s death = big no no

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