'The Bible Code': What Was That All About, Other Than A Headline ...
Jul 8, 2020 · (OPINION) Take a look back at “The Bible Code,” the 1997 book that claimed that the Hebrew Bible’s text contained secretly coded, uncanny predictions of phenomena across the subsequent thousands of years that could only be revealed through modern computers. Did it ever prove anything?
Ex-FLDS Women Describe Horrific Loss Of Freedom, Eventual …
Jun 15, 2022 · “Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey” tells the story of Warren Jeffs’ rise in the FLDS church after the death of his father Rulon and the way women were treated as property under the practice of polygamy. ReligionUnplugged.com talked to Rachel Dretzin about the series and why she focused on the heart-wrenc
Insurance Cancellations Wreak Financial Challenges For Churches
Jan 30, 2024 · Christ Covenant Church in Beaumont, Texas, has about 38 members on a good Sunday. For more than 25 years, the small Restoration Movement congregation about 40 miles from the Gulf of Mexico has been insured by Church Mutual, one of the largest of a handful of companies that specialize in insuring churches.. The 2023 premium was $6,810.
9 Catholic Traditions That Highlight The Christmas Season
Dec 3, 2018 · Christmas Eve/Day. The day before Christmas is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of the birth of Jesus. Celebrations throughout Christendom have a tradition of starting on the evening of December 24 due in large part to the liturgical day starting at sunset the previous day, a practice inherited from the Jewish tradition of marking the sabbath.
A more diverse, conservative Anglicanism is growing - Religion …
Jul 1, 2019 · The Episcopal Church in the U.S., part of the Anglican communion and the Church of England, is too liberal on issues like same-sex marriage for many expats from Africa and the Global South. The split in views and immigration to the U.S. and Canada is prompting growth in the conservative split-off, t
Meet the Catholics who practice Voodoo in New Orleans
Sep 29, 2019 · The intimate practice of spiritual traditions helped slaves in Haiti preserve a sense of autonomy and human dignity. Some historians argue that it contributed to their ability to organize the mass revolt that became the Haitian Revolution, the only slave rebellion that won national independence from a colonial power.. The revolution started with a now-legendary …
‘The Chosen’ Season 4 Finale Recap And Review - Religion …
Mar 1, 2024 · (REVIEW) While the Season 4 finale was weaker in its character payoffs than I would have liked, it still is the strongest season overall since the first. The stories are more focused, the drama more intense, the characters gelling more and the filmmaking seamlessly skillful. It’s what keeps me and t
‘Save Me’ Documentary: Jelly Roll’s Raw And Honest Path To …
Jun 13, 2023 · (REVIEW) Jelly Roll, a musician with an unusual name, featured in the documentary “Save Me” shows a redemption journey still in progress. The gritty country singer rose to fame with his breakout song “Save Me.” The documentary gives fans a look into a troubled person that has chosen to walk a path o
La Befana: A History Of Italy’s Annual Epiphany Tradition
Jan 5, 2024 · In Italy, a country that exudes centuries-old traditions rooted in Christianity, there exists a holiday that captures the imagination of both young and old alike every Jan. 6. The holiday — known as La Befana — is a unique blend of religion and folklore that marks the end of the Christmas season.
Exploring The Spiritual Journey And Legacy Of Shirdi Sai Baba
Mar 12, 2024 · (TRAVEL) In the 19th century, an ascetic known as Sai Baba settled in the village of Shirdi in central India. With his long hair and beard, flowing robe and unorthodox lifestyle, he attracted followers from different faiths to listen to his spiritual teachings emphasizing unity.