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Christians hold many views on Jesus’ resurrection – a theologian explains the differing views

Christians have engaged in passionate debates over the meaning of the resurrection. Baptists may be distinct in that they believe an external religious authority cannot enforce views on such matters.

Shares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient

As a folklorist, I’m aware of the origins of the long and interesting journey the Easter bunny has taken from European prehistory to today.

Veterans Day: How crosses and mementos help these Marines remember fallen comrades

These ongoing, “living” memorials can be especially meaningful for service members processing their experiences and remembering those they lost, and physically represent the emotional weight they carry every day.

In Moscow, Idaho, conservative ‘Christian Reconstructionists’ are thriving amid evangelical turmoil

For the past 30 years, believers from across the United States and beyond have been gathering in Moscow, a city in northern Idaho with a population of around 25,000. Here, as part of the Christ Church congregation, they have set their face against the cultures of American modernity

Why the legacy of Billy Graham continues to endure: 3 essential reads

A new two-hour documentary on PBS examines the life and rise of Billy Graham, the famed preacher, who died on Feb. 21, 2018 at 99. Graham’s enduring legacy is that he helped shape the modern-day American right.

As heavenly bodies converge, many ask: Is the Star of Bethlehem making a comeback?

On Dec. 21, 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will cross paths in the night’s sky and for a brief moment, they will appear to shine together as one body.

The many stories of Diwali share a common theme of triumph of justice

As many Indian Americans celebrate the election of the first Black and South Asian woman, Kamala Harris, to the White House, many will also be celebrating the festival of Diwali on Saturday, Nov. 14.

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