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Can Catholic Priests Be Married?
People & Society, Religion & Belief / December 11, 2021 December 15, 2021
Throughout the Catholic Church, it is known that priests may not marry. But did you know that there are is an exception to this particular rule? There is a loophole in Catholic rules that allow some priests to be married. If a priest or pastor in a Protestant church was already married and decides to …
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Did Thomas Jefferson Make His Own Version of the Bible?
People & Society, Religion & Belief / November 30, 2021 January 5, 2022
Known as a deist that often dealt with religious freedom, the third United States President, Thomas Jefferson, was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. And although he labels himself as a Christian, Jefferson had no intention of recognizing Christ's divinity and his miraculous works stated in the Bible. Thomas Jefferson cut out passages from the …
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Why Did Al Goldstein Want Ayatollah Khomeini Assassinated?
People & Society, Religion & Belief / November 25, 2021 December 12, 2021
Throughout history, assassinations of political figures were done in secrecy, often recruiting assassins through covert methods. But did you know that a pornographer tried recruiting assassins by publishing an ad? Al Goldstein, the publisher of Screw Magazine, ran an ad in 1989. He offered $1 million for the assassination of Ayatollah Khomeini, the Iranian political …
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In Amish Culture, Why Does the Youngest Son Get the Inheritance?
People & Society, Religion & Belief / November 17, 2021 November 22, 2021
The Amish are a Christian group from North America known to avoid certain technological advancements. Non-Amish people would often find their practices different and bizarre. Did you know that they leave their inheritance to the youngest son? The Amish believe that the elder sons had more time learning from their fathers to support their families. …
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When Was Jesus Born?
Religion & Belief / November 15, 2021 December 6, 2021
Many correlate December 25 to Jesus Christ's birthday. But actually, December 25 is far from His birthday. Using biblical events as a basis for a timeline, numerous historians attempt to calculate Jesus Christ's real birthday and birth year. Many historians continue to debate on Jesus Christ's actual birthdate. With that said, scholars speculate that Jesus' …
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How Did "A Christmas Carol" Influence People in 1867?
Books & Literature, Holidays & Seasonal Events, Literary Classics, Religion & Belief / November 7, 2021 November 27, 2021
Charles Dickens is one of the greatest authors of modern times. He gave us classics like Oliver Twist and Great Expectations. But did you know that his A Christmas Carol had a significant impact on the lives of those who read it? Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" influenced many people since its publication. It promoted generosity …
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Did St. Jerome Make a Pun in the Bible?
Religion & Belief / October 26, 2021 November 7, 2021
St. Jerome's most esteemed contribution to the Christian religion was his primary work in the translation of the Bible, leading to the creation of Vulgate. Also known for his puns, we can see his wit reflected in the pun he made in one of the most famous stories in the Book of Genesis. In the …
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Is Genesis the Oldest Book in the Bible?
People & Society, Religion & Belief / October 7, 2021 October 18, 2021
Genesis covers the earliest topics in the Bible. With that, many believe that it is the oldest book within the Bible. Regardless of popular belief, the Bible isn't chronologically arranged as per how it was written. The oldest in the Bible is seen in the middle of the Holy Book. Although many scholars and Christians …
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How Did Building Churches with Egg Whites Influence Filipino Desserts?
Architecture, Food, History, Religion & Belief / September 23, 2021 September 24, 2021
The Spaniards colonized the Philippines for over three centuries. When settlements were made, stone buildings were erected. Aside from the evident influence in architectural design, what construction technology was applied? The massive church buildings made during the Spanish Colonial Period used egg whites to reinforce the strength of the building. Recipes for Filipino desserts use …
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Does the Vatican Have Its Own Observatory?
Astronomy, Religion & Belief / September 22, 2021 September 29, 2021
Even before the 1800s, the Papacy has founded many observatories dedicated to astronomical science. Now, the Vatican Observatory serves as one of the oldest active research institutions in the world. The Vatican Observatory had always unified science and the Church, even before its modernization in 1891. Now, it strives to spread awareness of its existence …
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