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Christianity overlapped by sharing the adherence of the Ten Commandments. Despite both religions deriving from Christianity, the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox religions displayed opposition in terms of papal authority. Members of the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox faith followed the teachings of the Ten Commandments due to their correlating Orleans of Christianity.
Both religions not only stemmed from the same origin, but developed in Rome under the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. Several basic structures of ancient Christianity were adopted in both religions, including the adherence of the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments are ten sacred guidelines taught to members of the church as obligations in order to live pure lives with minimal sin. These rules are fundamental building blocks of Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Followers of these religions rely on the Ten Commandments to have an understanding of right from wrong.
Therefore, they prevent chaos from erupting in society. Some commandments include “Thou shall not steal. ” and “Thou shall not kill. ” The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox church exhibit the Ten Commandments as a significant part of their religions. They are taught to followers, often recited In mass and can be found In the holy book of these religions (The Bible). Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians consequently share the same morals and have similar religious outlooks on life.
The Ten Commandments are a fundamental part of religion, and Opposition in terms of papal authority are displayed between Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christianity during the time of the Great Schism In 1504. The Great Schism marked the separation of both of these religions. After this time period, the AP between Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy further expanded and disagreement persisted among the followers of these religions. The primary difference found between these two religions is their papal authority.
The Roman Catholic church was lead by the Pope, who had authority over all bishops, kings and emperors. The Pope had supreme power in the church, having bishops serve as lieutenants. The pope was the representation of the united episcopate, or the collection of all the bishops of a church. He would Interpret Christian scriptures to the church members. In Roman Catholicism, his teachings were thought to be infallible. So, the sayings of the Pope were absolute. In divergence, the Eastern Orthodox Church was lead by patriarchs and bishops.
All bishops would maintain equality among one another, besides the archbishop, who had more authority. This authority was due to ecclesiastical and canonical law, controlling the affairs of the Christian church. However, the archbishop was not considered Infallible nor had Orthodoxy supported the idea that the Church, gathered together under the Holy Spirit, was guided into making correct decisions and in pronouncing truth. The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox church differed in terms of papal authority.