The early church and common commitment

What is it about?

Significant strides in addressing cultural public health obstacles such as gender inequality, unequal distribution of wealth, and racism have advanced through research and development of government policy; but achieving harmony across compounding diversity factors remains a 21st Century challenge. This chapter explores the Book of Acts written by Luke, a Jewish physician, as an account of urban institutional development in the 1st Century formation of the Christian church. First, in the context of existing religious and political influence; and second, in relation to the development of modern governing structures in the United States which recognize equality and civil rights. Finally, the urban case study of the Book of Acts serves as the main focus of discussion and the example of long-term cultural influence in modern community outreach and concern for public health. The case study informs a framework for institutional development based on the congruence of common beliefs and equality.

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Photo by Samantha Sophia on Unsplash

Why is it important?

The church, in all of its faults, remains an example of how dramatic changes in culture as experienced during the transition of Jews to Christianity was aided by a foundation of simple common characteristics. Some include daily tasks that formed bonds such as eating and praying together to help them through a major change in the very foundation of their belief system.

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