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Cambodia has Christian churches of just about every denomination in the most remote parts of the country and attending can be a unique holiday experience.

More people are flocking to the pews of United Church of Christ and other denominations with more progressive Christian thinking about God's love and acceptance.

Religion in the 21st Century is complex and varied. In addition to Abrahamic religions there appears to be a growth in tailor-made beliefs.

The early Christian church faced many internal and external struggles in the first centuries of the Roman Empire but ultimately prevailed as a powerful institution.

Identifying the antichrist has been a preoccupation of Christians since the persecutions of Christians in Imperial Rome but has taken on new meaning in the 20th Century.

Whether Halloween is a pagan celebration is debatable as the early Christian Church perpetuated the Druid celebration by moving the Feast of All Saints Day to 1 November

Sbeitla is notable its religious buildings, particularly its rare temples to the Capitoline triad and its early Christian churches

For Slovaks, Ash Wednesday marked a prolonged period of mourning for Christ.

Profiles of black church founders who overcame humble beginnings and minority status to impact their communities and the world with the word of God.

The Didache is an ancient text that discusses issues early Christians faced, and how to handle them. Discover what early Christians believed about the Church's role.

Today's contemporary worship services differ from the traditional service more than most people think. Find out the elements of this type of service.

Hagia Sophia has been a source of wonder and mystery since it was first constructed. When you're visiting Istanbul, you'll want to know a little background before you go.

While on earth, Jesus instructed his disciples to form one unified church, and for that church to spread His word. What happened to Christ's singular, united church?

Many Christian churches reserve specials days right before or at the start of Lent for the repentance and forgiveness of one's tresspasses.

Several scholars and translators have defended the thesis that the Bible has a great amount of translation mistakes. Misinterpretation rules the life of many believers.

The Protestant Reformation began in Germany, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, calling for reform of the Christian Church.

Long before the tragic events of 1978 in Guyana, Jim Jones began his career as a minister in racially segregated Indiana, where he preached social justice.

Along with the Grand Palace, the Temple of Dawn and Wat Pho, Bangkok has other, lesser known attractions, churches, museums, heritage homes and the Royal Barge Museum.

The Roman forum of Sabratha was uniquely placed for its commercial role in the city. A number of its civic buildings also remain

A look at the man whose name is synonymous with one of the largest Christian churches in the world.

Pope Gregory VII helped bring Christianity to the forefront of everyday life during the Middle Ages. He stopped the practice of Lay Investiture, and curbed rulers power.

Founded by the Phoenicians, Sabratha was one of three major Roman cities on the Libyan Coast

Tracing the belief differences between Catholics and Protestants to the belief in Sola Scriptura or the Scripture Alone.

The destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 changed the direction of the early church and forced the largely urban communities to develop a Gentile mentality.

Is Catholicism the oldest of the Christian religions? Can the Roman Catholic Church, in fact, trace its origins to Jesus and Peter? Is Protestantism merely a spin-off?

Monasticism began in the 3rd and 4th Centuries as a response to laxity within a uniform church, prompting men and women to seek new avenues of faith and worship.

On every trip, there's a moment when architecture catches a traveler's eye, and the thought comes, "I wonder what that building is."

Despite the attitude of the church regarding homosexuality, there are two clear examples of same-sex couples in the Bible.

Constantine I was given the title of 'Great', and have been known as Constantine The Great down to present times because of his promotion of Christianity.

The Byzantine period in Sabratha saw the building of churches from reclaimed classical roman buildings. Many of the city's Christian cemeteries were also established

On 25 December Christians celebrate the Birth of Christ: the classic nativity scene unfolds.

Gospel Days in the Cook Islands are a chance for visitors to experience both the traditional culture and the Christian heritage of the islands.

Halloween was originally the celebration of Samhain, an important Celtic feast which marked the beginning of winter.

Just because you see smiling faces on your fellow church members doesn't mean that "all is well." Many Christians suffer alone, afraid to to let you see their pain.

Slovaks celebrate Palm Sunday by using branches rather than palms. It is the last moment of joy before the solemnity of Holy Week.

Did the early church suppress alternative forms of Christianity? Were the Gnostic Gospels part of early Christianity? What do the Gnostic Gospels reveal about Jesus?

Without a doubt The Revelation of St John the Divine is the scariest book in the Bible and that's saying something.

A new book by historian Frank Welsh on the Council of Constance, one of the major turning points of European history.

Kevin Melcher's official title at the Omaha Sports Academy is Basketball Coordinator. It's a bit general for a guy that specifically does so much for student athletes.

The Seven Churches of the Apocalypse from The Revelation of St John the Divine all lie in Aegean Turkey.

Follow a walking tour from below Piazza Duomo to the roof of Milan's cathedral, a Flamboyant Gothic masterpiece whose history dates back to the early Christian Saints

Art, performance, history and period architecture are all on display in the compact, walkable downtown section of Portland, Oregon, known as the Cultural District.

Not all churches want to grow. Some churches like being small. What does the Bible say about church growth and outreach? What are some Bible verses on church growth?

The focus of Holy Week in the Christian calendar is the death and physical resurrection of Jesus and it is this fact that provides legitimacy to Christian claims.

Attempting to break down the differentiation between Jew and Gentile, Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus emphasized the unity of all believers and called for love.

Relatively untapped, the Christian curriculum market is wide-open to reliable writers who know the Bible and understand educational theory and practice.

Globally, 1 of every 6 persons is a Catholic, Zenit news reports. The largest Christian church and organized religious institution is made up of 1.1 billion worshipers.

On a sacred site near Miletus, the Temple of Apollo at Didyma brought pilgrims, hosted festivals, and dispensed advice from the oracle through the fourth century AD.

On a plain beneath the outermost edge of the Himalayan range lies Chiang Rai, until recently one of Thailand's best kept secrets. It's Thailand's Northern Gem.

The late medieval preoccupation with witchcraft led to a redefinition of demonic possession that still affects certain Christian traditions denying psychological answers.