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The Secret Religious Origins of Leap Day

February 26th, 2024

Leap day comes around every four years, adding an extra day at the end of February. But have you ever wondered how February 29th was chosen? It all goes back to Easter and the Catholic Church.

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The Secret Religious History of Cupid

February 12th, 2024

You may know Cupid as a chubby symbol of love. Or maybe you're more familiar with him as a Roman god. But what about his medieval rebrand to a sex demon? Or his Hindu counterpart? This is the religious history of Cupid.

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The People on Earth With a Direct Line to God

January 16th, 2024

Who can talk to God? Well, a lot of people, if you take their word for it. From global heads of faiths to charismatic Christians preaching prosperity gospel, many claim to have a direct line to God's ears.

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The Secret Religious History of Giants

November 27th, 2023

After an Oregon official claimed to have spotted a giant, we decided to delve into the long and fascinating history of giants within religious beliefs. In the process, we uncovered some findings you won't want to miss.

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The Religious History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

October 9th, 2023

Violence has once again erupted in Gaza, resulting in hundreds dead, even more displaced, and reignited fears of full scale warfare in the region. We examine the religious history of this deep-rooted conflict.

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How Sea Monsters in the Bible Inspired Modern Mysteries

August 25th, 2023

When it comes to fascinating and mysterious creatures, few can rival the allure of sea monsters. But did you know that many modern perceptions of sea monsters have their roots in ancient biblical texts?

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Missionaries in the Metaverse? Christianity Steps Into Digital Age to Recruit

April 21st, 2023

Christian churches are stepping out into the digital world of virtual reality and video games to recruit new converts. Is going online to preach an ingenious strategy, or a sign of pure desperation?

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The Steps To Obtain a Free Ordination Online

April 10th, 2023

The process of becoming a minister may be simple in many ways, but this doesn’t mean it should be a duty that is pushed off until the last moment. Learn what the steps are for becoming an ordained minister online.

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10 Jesus Miracles You've Never Heard Of

April 3rd, 2023

Most of us know about Jesus walking on water and healing lepers, but what about that time he cursed a fig tree to wither and die? Here are ten lesser known, often strange miracles Jesus performed.

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What Is Ramadan and How Is It Celebrated?

March 23rd, 2023

Ramadan is currently being celebrated by the world's nearly two billion Muslims. It is a monthlong spiritual celebration of Muslim values, and is observed by fasting from food and drink sunup to sundown.

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