Over time, the idea of honoring all of the saints who had died transformed into the celebration of All Saints’ Day.
Halloween tends to get a lot of attention when it comes to celebrations in late October and early November. Still, it is far from the only celebr…
Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
If you were raised in a Christian family, you probably heard about the Adam and Eve story in Sunday school or during church sermons. Perhaps these lessons warned about the perils of disobedience, explained original sin or unfortu…
Over 33 million Americans claim some form of Irish heritage, which is seven times more people than the entire population of Ireland itself. For many, St. Patrick’s Day is about leprechauns, parades, beer and shamrocks, but the March 17 holiday actually holds a fa…
Read MoreYou’d almost have to be living under a rock not to have heard about Kim Davis and the battle in Kentucky over gay marriage. Although Davis is getting most of the news coverage in the fight between faith and government, that story is not the only one playing out …
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With the coming of spring to the northern hemisphere, many people in the western Judeo-Christian culture look forward to the celebration of Easter. However, many cultures have time-honored celebrations and traditions that welcome the lengthening days and the hope o…
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