Christianity Archives - Page 22 of 24
February 17th, 2014
As we move closer to the Carnival and Lent seasons, many Christians are beginning to reflect on the juxtaposition of Carnival’s sinful pleasures, and the self-restraint and reflection of Lent.
Who Was Saint Valentine?
February 5th, 2014
St. Valentine’s Day is the quintessential holiday of romantic love, but little is known about the day’s namesake. The legend of Saint Valentine is shrouded in mystery.
America's Best Christian
December 12th, 2013
You may have heard of Mrs. Betty Bowers, the wealthy, elegantly dressed brunette who gives lessons on being a good Christian. The fictional character raises some critiques of religion and government in America.
Is The Bible a Work of Fiction?
November 25th, 2013
How would you categorize the Bible? Warehouse wholesaler Costco has been criticized by devout Christians in recent days for labeling copies of the holy book as “fiction”. The company has since apologized for what they call an unfortunate error, but the fia
Bullies, Bibles, and Double Standards
November 11th, 2013
What happens when a high school student rips out pages of the Bible to protest school bullying? Apparently, he gets expelled. This is precisely what happened to 18 year-old Isaiah Smith of Fort Worth, Texas.
Samhain: Ancient Pagan Roots of Halloween
October 28th, 2013
The modern-day phenomenon of Halloween is famous for trick-or-treating, haunted houses, and monsters, but its origins lie in one of the most important dates of the Celtic year—Samhain.
A ULC Minister Asserts Environmentalism as Religion
October 16th, 2013
Can environmentalism be a religion? Of course it can, according to a Universal Life Church minister, Ken Layne. On his blog, he explains that environmentalism shares many of the characteristics of conventional religion.
Syria and the End Times
September 17th, 2013
One third of Americans believe the events in Syria portend the End Times, according to a recent poll. Many conservative Christian leaders are pointing to the Syrian war as evidence of Biblical prophecy.
Muslim Scholar: Jesus Was a Political “Zealot”
August 8th, 2013
Iranian-American writer and religious scholar Reza Aslan is causing quite a stir with his new book Zealot: the Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth, by arguing that Jesus was a religious zealot.
The Shocking “Truth” About the Gospel of John
June 17th, 2013
Perhaps the most beloved book of the New Testament is the Gospel of John. It is the most frequently used at Christian funerals, it wins out in polls as the favorite book among Christians, and its preamble was used for ages as “the last gospel” in Catholic
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