How does the Catholic Church make decisions?
The Catholic Church would not take a situational approach to any decision making. It is deontological with regards to the view that certain acts are right or wrong, and that there is no space for context or emotions in decision making.
How much political power does the Pope have?
Unlike any other religious leader, the pope can send and receive ambassadors and sign international treaties. The nuncios, who are usually also archbishops, represent the pope to more than 180 countries and organisations.
What type of government does the Vatican have?
Theocracy
Absolute monarchyElective monarchy
Vatican City/Government
As governed by the Holy See, the Vatican City State is an ecclesiastical or sacerdotal-monarchical state (a type of theocracy) ruled by the pope who is the bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church.
How are decisions made in the Protestant church?
All decisions are made by the members of each local Baptist church. Although they have ordained ministers, Baptists believe in the Priesthood of Believers, which means that every member has a right to interpret the Bible and minister to other people. The minister or a lay person may lead a Baptist service.
What is the conscience formation process?
To begin, the proper formation of conscience is comprehensive. It is a lifelong process involving the total person—one’s reason, emotions, embodied and social experience, imagination, and intuition.
Why did the Pope want to conquer the Holy Land?
Pope Urban was concerned that the focus on the east and Jerusalem would neglect the fight in Spain. He saw the fight in the east and in Spain as part of the same crusade so he would offer the same remission of sin for those that fought in Spain and discouraged those that wished to travel east from Spain.
How do churches make decisions?
Congregational – In a congregational model, many or most decisions regarding the functioning of the church are made in a congregational setting, with members voting on decisions. This may include hiring and firing pastors and setting budgets, compensation, programs, capital expansion, and more.