Here's What The Bible Says About Cremation
Some readers may wonder if the Bible (either Testament) mentions cremation and, if so, what it says about it.
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How A Reverend Was Unexpectedly Killed During A Common Church Ceremony
Without it being obvious church ceremonies pose dangers to the pastors and priests administering them. Such was the case for this pastor in Waco, Texas.
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Why Did King Solomon In The Bible Lose Favor With God?
King Solomon, revered as a prophet by the three Abrahamic faiths -- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam -- is renowned for many things, but above all, wisdom.
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What Life Inside Prison Is Really Like For Warren Jeffs From Peacock's Preaching Evil
Warren Jeffs, leader of a breakaway fundamentalist religious sect, was found guilty of sexual abuse and sentenced to life in prison. His existence now?
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How Different Religions Describe Hell
While hellfire and the devil with a pitchfork may be Christian constructs, many religions have their own ideas of what hell looks like.
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Hinduism Is Older Than You Think
In Western countries, Hinduism could well be the most mysterious major religion. It shouldn't be: About 1 billion people worldwide call themselves Hindus.
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How Nostradamus' Judaism Helped Shape His Science
History has often overlooked a critical facet of Nostradamus' upbringing, both in a cultural and mystical sense. Nostradamus, it turns out, was Jewish.
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What David Really Looked Like According To The Bible
A ruler for 40 years, many people know of David from the famous Bible story of how he killed Goliath. But what does he look like?
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The Truth About King Solomon's Magic Ring
The Qur'an, Rabbinic lore, and extrabiblical texts like the "Wisdom of Solomon" depict a very different version of Solomon, though: He's a wielder of magic.
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Things Only Adults Notice When Reading The Bible
Though many children learn about the Bible in Sunday school, those teachings aren't everything. These are some things only adults notice when reading the Bible.
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The Dark Side Of Megachurches
Any large movement or organization will have its share of downsides, but the "mega" in megachurches means those downsides can be pretty huge.
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Halley's Comet Is Connected With This Major Event In Judaism
Halley's Comet is generally a once-in-a-lifetime sight. In history, it has marked some momentous changes in civilizations including that of the Jewish people.
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Popular Rock Songs You Didn't Know Were Inspired By The Bible
Rock lyricists have scoured the Bible to find some of their most iconic verses and stories. Here's what you need to know about rock songs inspired by the Bible.
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The King James Bible And The Ethiopian Bible: What's The Difference?
The Bible has had many versions over the years. The oldest version is the Ethiopian and the most ubiquitous is the King James version and here's how they differ
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The Truth About The World's Biggest Quran
The Quran is the Islamic holy book and the most popular book in human history. The artistry of the text is often overlooked, and so too are its varying sizes.
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Biggest Differences Between The Ten Commandments Movie And The Bible
"The Ten Commandments" is a classic, telling the tale of Moses saving his people. While pulled from the Bible, the movie still took some dramatic license.
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Do Any Original Manuscripts Of The Bible Still Exist?
Like the children's party game of Telephone, the books of the Bible have been copied and re-copied over centuries. Do the originals still exist anywhere?
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The Relationship Between Jesus And John The Baptist Explained
Jesus of Nazareth and John the Baptist are two of the important figures from the New Testament. Let's take a look at what their relationship was like.
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This Is What Jesus Might Have Eaten At The Last Supper
The Last Supper is one of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous paintings, depicting the final meal of Jesus Christ before his death. Here's what he may have eaten.
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The Disappearance Of Lauria Bible And Ashley Freeman
Firefighters responded to a fire at a home and found two adults dead. The two 16-year-old girls who were there, however, were missing.
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The Truth About Mythological Figures Similar To Jesus
Myths are frameworks of meaning-making narratives that entire societies tell themselves to make sense of their world, past or present.
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Where Are All The Actors Who Played Jesus Today?
Where are all the actors who played Jesus today? Some resurrected their Hollywood careers, while others left their careers in the tomb.
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How Genghis Khan Felt About Religion
Genghis Khan is regarded as one of the most ruthless leaders in history. Given the reputation of the Great Khan, his views on religion may come as a surprise.
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Does Jesus' Crown Of Thorns Still Exist Today?
Relics -- physical representations of faith -- have a mixed history. Provenance is often impossible to prove. That's true of Jesus' crown of thorns.
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Zen Buddhism: The History And Practices Explained
It's been hundreds of years since Buddhism spread from India to the entirety of Asia. Over the centuries, its core beliefs intermingled with multiple cultures.
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Is This How Jesus Walked On Water?
Both Old and New Testaments of the Bible include accounts of miraculous events. Research by scholars has revealed some science might have been involved, too.
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The Real Reason Pontius Pilate Ordered Jesus' Death
The crucifixion of Jesus at the hands of the Romans has been a source of inspiration, grief, and even confusion for millennia. Why did Pontius Pilate order it?
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