Historical context: According to Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic tradition, [Emperor] Constantine I adopted Christianity as his system of belief after the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 A.D. His legions, who were victorious, fought under the "labarum", a standard (flag) with the first two Greek letters of Christ's name [XP - the first two (capital) letters chi (X) and rho (P) of the Greek word Christ] {Note: Constantine replaced the cross of Christianity with the letters X and P - the letters probably had a dual occult meaning}. -- In 313 A.D., the Edict of Milan legalized Christianity {Note: without mentioning Christianity by name} **alongside other religions {specifically heretical sects of Christianity} allowed in the Roman Empire. In 325 A.D., the First Council of Nicaea signaled consolidation of Christianity under an orthodoxy endorsed by Constantine, and though this did not make other Christian groups outside the adopted definition illegal, the dissenting Arian bishops [who were in all probability occult agents working for Constantine] were initially exiled. **But Constantine reinstated Arius {the heretic} before his death ***and exiled Orthodox {Christian} Athanasius of Alexandria. In 380 A.D. Emperor Theodosius I made Christianity the Roman Empire's official religion (see State church of the Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire and the Goths) and did enforce the edict. In 392 he [Emperor Theodosius I] passed legislation prohibiting all pagan cultic worship. During the 4th century, however, there was no real unity between church and state: In the course of the Arian controversy, leading Trinitarian bishops, such as Athanasius, Hilary of Poitiers, and Gregory of Nyssa, were exiled by Arian emperors, as were leading Arian and Anomoean theologians such as Aëtius. Towards the end of the century [during the ongoing Church and State power struggle], **Bishop Ambrose of Milan made the powerful Emperor Theodosius do penance for several months after the massacre of Thessalonica before admitting him again to the Eucharist [Communion Supper]. On the other hand, only a few years later, Chrysostom, who as bishop of Constantinople criticized the excesses of the royal court [the Government], and was eventually banished and died while traveling to his place of exile. -- Theological Implications: Theologians critical of the Constantinian shift [Government presiding over Christianity] also see it as the point at which membership in the Christian church became associated with citizenship (in the country) rather than a personal decision (with Jesus). American theologian Stanley Hauerwas names the shift as the foundation for the expression of Christianity in the United States today that is closely associated with patriotism and civil religion.

Unity and Apostolic Truth in the Early Christianity: If I have to pick the outstanding feature of this era, then I choose the independence of the churches. People like to say that a hierarchy began to form before Nicea. It began in the 3rd century, but not in the 2nd. The ante-Nicene churches were simple and free. They found their unity in wholehearted devotion to Christ, not in a systematic theology or set of doctrines. ... Holiness in the Early Churches: The other notable thing about this era was the holiness of the early churches. Christians were still subject to intermittent persecution in the early Christianity. As a result, those who chose to follow Christ were those willing to commit everything to the kingdom of God. It could cost them their lives! Holiness and perseverance lessened as the 3rd century wore on; however, the remarkable lives of Christians during the 2nd century-their deep love for one another and their endurance during persecution-were powerful testimonies to the Romans around them. -- By the 3rd century, Christianity was becoming popular: The result was that there were Christians who were not so separated from the world as others before them. Tracts can be found calling Christians to separate from Roman entertainment and other worldly pursuits. ... Evangelism in Early Christianity: It is worth noting that unlike the apostolic era, Ante-Nicene Christianity had no famous evangelists or apostles. When Justin Martyr describes those converted to Christianity in the mid-2nd century, he says it was caused by: • The consistency they witnessed in their neighbors' lives, • the extraordinary forbearance they saw in fellow travelers when defrauded, • and the honesty of those with whom they conducted business. (First Apology 16)

Philip the Arab (Latin: Marcus Julius Philippus Augustus; c. 204 - 249), also known as Philip or Philippus Arabs, was Roman Emperor from 244 to 249 A.D. He came from Syria, and rose to become a major figure in the Roman Empire. He achieved power after the death of Gordian III, quickly negotiating peace with the Sassanid Empire. During his reign, Rome celebrated its millennium. Among early Christian writers Philip had the reputation of being sympathetic to the Christian faith. It was even claimed that he converted to Christianity, becoming the first Christian emperor, but this is disputed. He supposedly tried to celebrate Easter with Christians in Antioch, but the bishop Babylas made him stand with the penitents. Philip and his wife received letters from Origen. Philip was overthrown and killed following a rebellion led by his successor Decius. -- Religious beliefs: Some later traditions, first mentioned in the historian Eusebius [Eusebius of Caesarea (c. AD 263 - 339) also called Eusebius Pamphili, was a Roman historian, exegete and Christian] in his Ecclesiastical History, held that Philip was the first Christian Roman Emperor. According to Eusebius (Ecc. Hist. VI.34), Philip was a Christian, but was not allowed to enter Easter vigil services until he confessed his sins and sat among the penitents, which he did so willingly. Later versions located this event in Antioch. However, [modern] historians generally identify the later Emperor Constantine, baptised on his deathbed, as the first Christian emperor, and generally describe Philip's adherence to Christianity as dubious, because non-Christian writers do not mention the fact, and because throughout his reign, Philip to all appearances (coinage, etc.) continued to follow the state religion. Critics ascribe Eusebius' claim as probably due to the tolerance Philip showed towards Christians. Saint Quirinus of Rome was, according to a legendary account, the son of Philip the Arab.

Perpetua's father was a pagan, her mother and two brothers Christians, one of the brothers being a catechumen. These five prisoners were soon joined by one Saturus, who seems to have been their instructor in the faith and who now chose to share their punishment. At first they were all kept under strong guard in a private house. Perpetua wrote a vivid account of what happened. ...

Ephesus: The findings obtained in this region where the native people, namely the Lelegs and the Carians have lived since the beginning, indicate that the city is dated back to 2000 years B.C. As far as the years of 1000 are concerned, it is assumed that the Ions came to this region, lead by Androckles. Ephesus was captured by the Kimmers (Cimmerians) in the 7th century B.C., by the Lydians in 560, and later in 546 B.C. by the Persians; and was rescued from the Persian domination when Alexander the Great defeated the Persians in 334 B.C. -- Lysimachos, a commander of Alexander's, had the settlement removed from the whereabouts of the Temple of Artemis to the location between the Mount of Panayir and the Mount of Bülbül, and had a wall built around the city. The city was taken by the Kingdom of Pergamon after 190 B.C., by Rome in 133 B.C., and later by Byzantium. Ephesus maintained its importance during the period of Christianity; the apostle St. Paul arrived there during the years of 50 A.D., and St. John was buried on the hill of Ayasuluk (Selcuk, near Izmir) at the beginning of the 2nd century. Ephesus lived through its third glorious period during the reign of Justinian in the middle of the 6th century A.D. At this time, the Church of St. John was built by the Byzantine emperor. -- The ruins of Ephesus, situated near Selçuk town at 70 kilometers (44 miles) south of Izmir, is a main center of archaeological interest owing to the ancient remains that still exist. When you enter through the Magnesia Gate (south gate or upper gate), you can see the State Agora (or Upper Agora). The Temple of Isis is situated at the center of the Agora, and Stoa is placed on the North side of it. The Odeion (Bouletarion or Parliament) with a capacity of 1,400 persons is placed behind it and the Prytaneion (Town Hall) where the sacred fire used to burn, is on its flank. The Baths of Varius are placed on the east side of Odeion. On the west of the Agora, the Monument of Memmius built in the 1st century BC., the fountain of Sextilius Pollio built in the year 93 A.D., and the Temple of Domitian (81-93 A.D) are placed. On the south of the Agora, the fountain of Laecanius Bassus is situated. The Curetes street starts downwards from the Temple of Memmius. The Gate of Heracles (Hercules) is placed on this avenue. After passing through this part, the fountain of Trajan built in the years 102-114 is seen on the right hand side and after this, the Temple of Hadrian appears in front of us, in all its splendid beauty (117-138 A.D). The Scholastica Baths, built in the 4th century A.D., are situated behind the Temple of Hadrian. The houses of the rich people of Ephesus which were in front of it, have been restored and opened for visits at present with special permits. -- At the corner formed by the Curetes street and the Marble Road, the House of Love (Pornaion or Brothel) is placed and the Library of Celsus, restored and reestablished in recent years, stands right in front of this. The library which had been built in the name of proconsul Gaius Celsus completed in the year 135 A.D. by his son Tiberius Giulius Aquila, is entered by way of a stairway, 21 meters (69 feet) in width and having 9 steps. The southeastern gate of the Trade Agora opens to the Library of Celsus. Emperor Augustus' slaves, Mazaeus and Mithridates, liberated by him had this gate built in the year 1st century A.D.; it comprises three sections and has been restored today. The Corinthian columns of the Stoa encircling the Trade Agora with the dimensions 110 x 110 meters (361 x 361 feet), are standing erect today. The Temple of Serapes built in the period of Antony (138-192 A.D.) is placed behind the Trade Agora. -- One of the magnificent buildings of Ephesus is the Great Theater, largest in Asia Minor, which had a capacity of more than 24.000 people and is in a rather well preserved condition. The construction had started during the Hellenistic period but it could only be completed during the time of Trajan (98-117 A.D.). St. Paul was dragged into this theater to face the crowed because of his famous letter to Ephesians, but rescued by the security corps of the city. Festivals are celebrated in this theater today. -- All the streets of Ephesus were illuminated at night with oil lamps, this shows us the richness of the city. The Port Avenue extends in front of the theater. The avenue is 11 meters (36 feet) wide and 600 meters (1970 feet) long, and it has been called Arcadian Street because it was renewed during the time of Arcadius. On the whole north side of the avenue, there are the Harbor Gymnasium, baths and the Theater Gymnasium. The avenue that passes along the front of the theater, extends towards the Stadium built during the Nero period (54-68 A.D.) and towards the Vedius Gymnasium. The Church of the Virgin Mary built at the beginning of the 4th century A.D. is situated behind the Port Gymnasium just before the exit from the lower gate (north gate). **This was also the meeting place of the 3rd Ecumenical Council [The Council of Ephesus may refer to: The First Council of Ephesus of 431 AD. The Second Council of Ephesus of 449 AD. The Third Council of Ephesus of 475 AD. - Wiki.com]. ... The House of Virgin Mary: On Bulbul Dag (Nightingale mountain) there is the House of the Virgin where it's believed that she passed last years of her life and passed away. She came to Ephesus together with St. John and taken up to Panaghia Kapulu mountain to survive the Roman persecutions. The House was destroyed by many earthquakes and not discovered until 1951 thanks to a German nun, Catherine Emmerich, who saw its location in her visions. The site is recognized as a shrine by Vatican and visited by the Popes. Today, the House of Virgin Mary is renovated by George Quatman Foundation from Ohio and serves as a small church which attracts many Christians as well as Muslims coming to pray for Her. The Mass is held here every Sunday. On the 15th August 2000 there was a great ceremony for the Assumption of the Virgin, the year which marked the two thousand years of the birth of Jesus.

Douglas Hamp is a specialist in ancient languages including Biblical Hebrew and Koine Greek. Doug says something ominous is coming upon the world: it is Satan's final effort in the battle to destroy the image that man was created in, which has been raging since the beginning of time. If Satan can destroy the image, then he can avert his own destruction. The prophecy of Genesis 3:15 states the serpent will one day mix his seed with humanity as a counterfeit of the Messiah. Jesus told us that the last days will be like the days of Noah when fallen angels mixed their seed with humanity. In the Book of Daniel we read that "they" will again mingle with the seed of men. How so? Satan will use man's desire to be his own god to deceive him into believing the ultimate lie - that his fallen messengers are both the creators and saviors of man. He will not do this openly but will deceive mankind through demons which are masquerading as "aliens" who are spreading the message that the inhabitants of the earth can evolve to be like them and obtain transcendent powers. Finally, the seed of the Serpent will come; he will be a man who will be greater than his fellows, who will understand sinister schemes and shall rise up and become the Antichrist. That day of fulfillment is nearly upon us!

Critics commonly charge that the traditional Bible text used by believers for 1800 years adds material, and that we should be thankful for Westcott and Hort who came along in the 19th century to restore the text of the New Testament that had been corrupt for 1800 years and during the entire reformation. This charge is of course made against evidence to the contrary, as you will find if you research the text lines (read other articles on this website). Further, it is interesting to note that one of these verses is this: Romans 13:9: For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. The phrase "thou shalt not bear false witness" is missing from the modern critical text (and therefor most modern versions). Now I ask you: is it reasonable to assume that a scribe added a self-incriminating phrase to the passage? Isn't it more likely that "those who corrupt the word of God" (2 Cor. 2:17, KJV) removed the phrase which indicted them?

There's a new form of Christianity sweeping the U.S. Its main focus: sex. Don't be surprised. We already have a Christian denomination catering to every other worldview, comfort zone and obsession, so why not sex? As I said in "The Marketing of Evil": No matter what kind of person you are, a form of Christianity has evolved just for you. There's a politically liberal Christianity and a politically conservative Christianity. There's an acutely activist Christianity and an utterly apolitical Christianity, a Christianity that holds up a high standard of ethical behavior and service, and a Christianity for which both personal ethics and good works are irrelevant. There's a raucous, intensely emotional Christianity drenched in high-voltage music, and there's a quiet, contemplative Christianity. There's a loving Christianity and a hateful, racist Christianity, a Christianity that honors Jews as God's chosen people and a Christianity that maligns Jews as Satan's children. So, it was just a matter of time before we got a version of Christianity for people obsessed with sex.

Taking a look at the Man at Work famous song lyrics, "I come from a land down under where women glow and men plunder", so does the new League of Legends Beta Server from Riot. In fact, they have launched a Beta server in Oceania for players in the region and soon will be creating the world's first official Oceania tournament to help celebrate the deed....

Er arbeitet als Reinigungskraft in öffentlichen Toiletten. Er putzt sehr gewissenhaft. Die Handgriffe sind einstudiert, der Ablauf bleibt sich gleich. Der Mann bückt sich mit schnellen Bewegungen nach dem Abfall, den die Leuten liegen gelassen haben, er sammelt Fitzelchen ein, leere WC-Papier-Rollen. Dann zieht er sich die Gummihandschuhe über. Er macht die Kloschüssel sauber. Er seift das Sieb im Urinal ein. Mit einem kleinen Kontrollspiegel inspiziert er die Unterseite der WC-Sitz-Erhöhung. Anschliessend poliert er die Armaturen. Nimmt mit einem Wischmopp den Boden auf. Ein Mann macht seinen Job, er macht ihn gut – und er wirkt zufrieden dabei.

Hirayama, so heisst er, arbeitet für «The Tokyo Toilet», das steht auf seinem Overall. Wim Wenders’ neuer, in Japan realisierter Kinofilm «Perfect Days» dreht sich um ihn: einen glücklichen Toilettenreiniger in der Hauptstadt.

Stefanik has been critical of the UN for what she argues is a lack of sufficient support for Israel's war against Hamas.

When we talk about the history of Christianity in China, most people tend to think about the Jesuit missionaries from the Early Modern Era. However, almost a thousand years before them, the Christian community thrived in medieval China during the rule of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE).

Citra Urgent Care is excited to announce its upcoming collaboration with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to host a Health and Wellness Fair at the Citra Urgent Care Mockingbird/Love Field location on 11/4.

DriverDX Helps Ontario's Bus Companies and Drivers Get Back to Work

Fluence Technologies, the only pure-play provider of financial close and consolidation software purpose-built for mid-sized companies, and Revelwood, experts in the Office of Finance, have formed a strategic partnership to bring Fluence's SaaS financial consolidation solution to mid-size organizations throughout North America.

Net Alpha Financial Systems, LLC, the technology company developing solutions that are transforming the way manufacturers, producers, distributors, and brokers transact in raw materials, today announced materialx® Decision Support, a new cloud-based subscription service that enables supply chain management organizations to make better raw material purchase decisions.

Big Team Ride Ons are officially licensed NFL and MLB team "sports" cars for kids.

Baskits Inc. has announced its placement in the 2022 Report on Business ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies for a third consecutive year.

Fans who purchase a Party Animal Nick Chubb Uniform Apron* at DICK'S (in-store in North Olmsted) between August 22, 2019 and 12:00pm on August 25, 2019 will be given one wristband** valid for priority line access to meet Chubb.

The 2019-2020 NFL TeenyMates Series 8 collectibles have just been released. The series includes representation of all 32 NFL teams plus rare, hard to find figures.

Party Animal's Big Shot Ballers are all-new series of collectible, posable NFL player action figures.

Leftchannel create traditional animation for the global entertainment leader's official reveal trailer for NHL 21, EA SPORTS' AAA game featuring cover athlete Alexander "The Great Eight" Ovechkin.

Wayne Brothers Companies, a prominent construction firm based in Davidson, NC, has proudly announced its sponsorship of local PGA Tour golfer Will Gordon, highlighting their commitment to local talent and community engagement.

Blue collar workers and experienced Industry Professionals alike can benefit form Industry Job Boards. JobHill.com Network of Industry and Niche Job Boards started in 1999 and is now a place you can cross-post a resume or job to over 300+ Job Boards.

The Italian flag will be raised at the Navy Pier in Chicago 20-21 October for the debut of Vinitaly USA. This is the first Italian wine trade fair format in the United States organized by Veronafiere and Fiere Italiane with the support of ITA, the Italian Trade Agency.

Discover the profound artistic expression in Danielle Nelisse's "Jungle Garden," lauded by esteemed curator Debra Drexler and University of Hawaii Art Professor, embodying hope, resilience, and nature's renewal after the Maui fires. Immerse yourself in this vibrant exhibition at Hui No' Eau Art Gallery, where Nelisse's oil painting and others represent a symbol of nature's power against the backdrop of Maui's lush landscape.

Power Admin's PA Server Monitor software includes user-friendly features that allow the operator to track the temperature data of a particular computer or network.

The Austrian novelist Stefan Zweig was once among the most popular and most translated writers in the world. English Heritage's widely criticised refusal to commemorate his residence in London provides an entry point into a discussion on the role of the intellectual, Brexit, and the meaning of Europe.

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Train companies are set to face a review over how they prosecute and enforce rail fare evasion after reports of disproportionate action taken against passengers.

Korzystając z zainfekowanych telefonów, przestępcy rozsyłają wiadomości SMS z informacją o konieczności podjęcia działań wraz z linkiem do złośliwej strony. Jeśli użytkownik zgodzi sie na pobranie i zainstalowanie aplikacji to po uzyskaniu odpowiednich uprawnień przejmuje ona kontrolę nad urządzeniem i wykradać dane z telefonu.

Przestępcy wykorzystują kilka metod propagowania oszustwa oraz zachęcania potencjalnej ofiary do podania poufnych danych związanych z portalem Facebook. Konta te też są wykorzystywane do wyłudzania środków finansowych od osób będących w kręgu znajomych przejętego konta.

Głównym celem tego oszustwa jest zachęcenie potencjalnej ofiary do podania danych logowania do swojego konta bankowości internetowej, aby następnie wyłudzić przechowywane pieniądze.

Celem tego oszustwa jest nakłonienie ofiary do sparowania aplikacji obsługującej wiadomości SMS z urządzeniem sprawcy poprzez zeskanowanie kodu QR. Następnie dochodzi do obciążenia rachunku ofiary, a w niektórych przypadkach również do próby szantażu.

Zespół CERT Polska zaobserwował nowy wariant oszustwa, w którym przestępcy wykorzystują wizerunek Ministerstwa Finansów. Celem tego oszustwa jest zachęcenie potencjalnej ofiary do udostępnienia swoich danych uwierzytelniających do bankowości internetowej.

Ostrzegamy - szkodliwe oprogramowanie z rodziny Hydra ponownie aktywne. Jako cel obiera dane logowania do aplikacji bankowych na systemach Android.

Ostrzegamy - fałszywe reklamy w serwisie Google Search wykorzystywane do propagacji szkodliwego oprogramowania.

Przestępcy próbują doprowadzić do infekcji komputera ofiary wszelkimi możliwymi sposobami. Bardzo częstym wektorem ataku są masowo wysyłane emaile zawierające złośliwe załączniki, które mają zostać otworzone i uruchomione przez ofiarę.

Ostrzegamy przed kampanią phishingową ukierunkowaną na klientów serwisu Netflix. Celem przestępców jest wyłudzenie danych dostępowych do konta oraz poufnych informacji związanych z kartą płatniczą.

Jednym z najczęstszych zagrożeń dla internautów, obserwowanych przez nasz zespół, pozostaje phishing. Pozornie nieszkodliwe maile, często wzywające do pilnego działania, mogą prowadzić do fałszywych witryn wyłudzających dane.

Zespół CERT Polska oraz Służba Kontrwywiadu Wojskowego zaobserwowały kampanię szpiegowską łączoną z działaniami rosyjskich służb specjalnych. Celem kampanii było nielegalne pozyskiwanie informacji z ministerstw spraw zagranicznych oraz placówek dyplomatycznych, w większości znajdujących się w państwach należących do NATO i Unii Europejskiej.

W tym tygodniu doszło do publikacji dużego zbioru danych wykorzystywanych do logowania przez polskich użytkowników. W ramach tego wycieku udostępniono ponad milion unikalnych rekordów z loginem oraz hasłem do różnych stron. W związku z tym jednostki odpowiedzialne za cyberbezpieczeństwo w Polsce, w tym CERT Polska, podjęły odpowiednie działania w celu ograniczenia skutków tej sytuacji.

W module WebInteraface oprogramowania Telwin SCADA CERT Polska wykrył podatność typu Path Traversal (CVE-2023-0956).

25 sierpnia została ogłoszona ustawa z dnia 28 lipca 2023r. o zwalczaniu nadużyć w komunikacji elektronicznej (Dz. U. poz. 1703)

W oprogramowaniu UptimeDC firmy ProIntegra S.A wykryto podatność pozwalającą na eskalację uprawnień (CVE-2023-4997).

W oprogramowaniu SmodBIP wykryto podatność CSRF (CVE-2023-4837).

Firma Cisco opublikowała informację o krytycznej podatności CVE-2023-20198 w funkcjonalności Web User Interface oprogramowania Cisco IOS XE. Luka umożliwia nieautoryzowanemu złośliwemu użytkownikowi utworzenie konta administratora z poziomu interfejsu użytkownika i przejęcie kontroli nad urządzeniem docelowym.

W oprogramowaniu Apereo Central Authentication Service wykryto podatność pozwalającą na ominięcie wieloskładnikowego uwierzytelnienia (CVE-2023-4612).

W oprogramowaniu SAS 9.4 wykryto podatność typu Reflected XSS (CVE-2023-4932).

Zespół CERT Polska oraz Służba Kontrwywiadu Wojskowego wraz z zagranicznymi partnerami wykryły, że Rosyjska Służba Wywiadu Zagranicznego (SVR) wykorzystuje podatność CVE-2023-42793 (w JetBrains TeamCity) do szeroko zakrojonych działań, skierowanych przeciwko podmiotom wytwarzającym oprogramowanie.