Articles related to "Christianity"
Balkan Faith: Crypto-Christianity
Crypto-Christianity in the Balkans was a "dual faith" that Christians practiced under Ottoman rule.
crypto-christianity • ottomans • balkans • southeastern europe • islam
Crypto-Christianity in the Balkans was a "dual faith" that Christians practiced under Ottoman rule.
crypto-christianity • ottomans • balkans • southeastern europe • islam
The Role of Women in Early Irish Christianity: Part 1
This is a brief article discussing the conversion of and role of women in early Irish Christianity.
christianity • patrick • celtic • brigid • ireland
This is a brief article discussing the conversion of and role of women in early Irish Christianity.
christianity • patrick • celtic • brigid • ireland
The Role of Women in Early Irish Christianity: Part 2
This is a brief discussion of several key women in the development of early Irish Christianity, particularly St. Brigid and St. Darerca.
irish • christianity • brigid • saint • women
This is a brief discussion of several key women in the development of early Irish Christianity, particularly St. Brigid and St. Darerca.
irish • christianity • brigid • saint • women
Acts of the Spirit!
The power of the graphic novel is unlimited. Modern novels have captured grand themes. This is only one.
jesus • resurrection • god • head press • joseph
The power of the graphic novel is unlimited. Modern novels have captured grand themes. This is only one.
jesus • resurrection • god • head press • joseph
Execution, Afghanistan
Afghani man converts to Christianity and will possibly face the death penalty. Islamic law, the Sharia, forbids the worship or practice of Christianity among the Islamic people. President Karzia must convince the Judiciary board of Muslim fundamentalist conservatives to consider this decision in light of the current situation as Christianity has become an ally to these people. Or, has the U.S., in fact, become too involved in a situation beyond its control?
execution • muslim • christianity • afghanistan • sunni
Afghani man converts to Christianity and will possibly face the death penalty. Islamic law, the Sharia, forbids the worship or practice of Christianity among the Islamic people. President Karzia must convince the Judiciary board of Muslim fundamentalist conservatives to consider this decision in light of the current situation as Christianity has become an ally to these people. Or, has the U.S., in fact, become too involved in a situation beyond its control?
execution • muslim • christianity • afghanistan • sunni
What Is a Christian?
One of the questions sure to draw a wide range of impassioned opinions is this one: What exactly is a "Christian"?
christian • what is a christian • what christians believe • christianity • faith
One of the questions sure to draw a wide range of impassioned opinions is this one: What exactly is a "Christian"?
christian • what is a christian • what christians believe • christianity • faith
A Hitch-hiker's Christmas
Hitching around Switzerland on the eve of the 24th, brought to light some interesting paradoxes about this time of year I've long been aware of. Why is it, that at this special time of honouring love and caring, the teachings of Christ, there is so much loneliness and heartache? Find here some musings on Christendom from the hitch-hikers perspective ...
christmas • christianity • christians • easter • hitch-hiking
Hitching around Switzerland on the eve of the 24th, brought to light some interesting paradoxes about this time of year I've long been aware of. Why is it, that at this special time of honouring love and caring, the teachings of Christ, there is so much loneliness and heartache? Find here some musings on Christendom from the hitch-hikers perspective ...
christmas • christianity • christians • easter • hitch-hiking
Christian Education and Culture
Education and culture as it is reflected by Christianity
education • culture • christianity • society • wisdom
Education and culture as it is reflected by Christianity
education • culture • christianity • society • wisdom
Orthodox Christian Iconography
The article explains the iconography of the Orthodox Church.
icons • painting • prayer • transcendence • church
The article explains the iconography of the Orthodox Church.
icons • painting • prayer • transcendence • church
The Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas
This is a brief discussion of one of the more poignant martyrdom stories of the early Christian period, that of Perpetua and Felicitas. This is part 1 of 2. Citations available on request.
martyrdom • early christianity • rome • perpetua • felicitas
This is a brief discussion of one of the more poignant martyrdom stories of the early Christian period, that of Perpetua and Felicitas. This is part 1 of 2. Citations available on request.
martyrdom • early christianity • rome • perpetua • felicitas
The Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas Pt. 2
This is a follow up to last week's article on the martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas. It goes into later interpretations/ reinterpretations of their story, as well as the relationship between the martyrdom story and their society. Cites available on request.
christianity • martyrdom • asceticism • women • rome
This is a follow up to last week's article on the martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas. It goes into later interpretations/ reinterpretations of their story, as well as the relationship between the martyrdom story and their society. Cites available on request.
christianity • martyrdom • asceticism • women • rome
The Virtue of Justice
Part of the "Theology for the Laity" series by Fr. Paul Duffner, Director of the Rosary Center
justice • rights • obligations • catholicism • christianity
Part of the "Theology for the Laity" series by Fr. Paul Duffner, Director of the Rosary Center
justice • rights • obligations • catholicism • christianity
Thinking in Story: Preaching in a Post-literate Age
This article is a review of a book by Dr. Richard Jensen, Preaching in a Post-literate Age.
story • christianity • preaching • homiletics • protestant
This article is a review of a book by Dr. Richard Jensen, Preaching in a Post-literate Age.
story • christianity • preaching • homiletics • protestant
St Seiriol and Penmon Priory
Seiriol left a life of privilege as a member of the Welsh royal family to become a hermit on a remote island. His fame spread far beyond his humble hermit's cell.
st seiriol • medieval welsh hermit • welsh royal family • foundation of penmon priory • beginnings of christianity in wales
Seiriol left a life of privilege as a member of the Welsh royal family to become a hermit on a remote island. His fame spread far beyond his humble hermit's cell.
st seiriol • medieval welsh hermit • welsh royal family • foundation of penmon priory • beginnings of christianity in wales
Augustine of Kent
Augustine of Kent or Canterbury brought a lasting Christianity to the island of Britain.
st. augustine • kent • canterbury • ethelburt • thanet
Augustine of Kent or Canterbury brought a lasting Christianity to the island of Britain.
st. augustine • kent • canterbury • ethelburt • thanet
AKA Lost
A review of Jim Henderson's book currently published as "Evangelism without Additives" which addresses finding creative ways to connect with the people Jesus misses most.
lost • aka • evangelism • additives • jim henderson
A review of Jim Henderson's book currently published as "Evangelism without Additives" which addresses finding creative ways to connect with the people Jesus misses most.
lost • aka • evangelism • additives • jim henderson
Creek Indians of Georgia's Islands
St. Simons Island, off the coast of Georgia, for eons had been the home of the Creek Indians. Then in 1540 the Spanish invaded this Indian paradise and attempted to Chris
convert indians to christianity • georgia • st. simons • creek • indians
St. Simons Island, off the coast of Georgia, for eons had been the home of the Creek Indians. Then in 1540 the Spanish invaded this Indian paradise and attempted to Chris
convert indians to christianity • georgia • st. simons • creek • indians
Slovak Customs During Holy Week
Slovaks girls traditionally threw out winter and prepared for spring during the first days of Holy Week.
slovak • slovakia • customs • traditions • spring
Slovaks girls traditionally threw out winter and prepared for spring during the first days of Holy Week.
slovak • slovakia • customs • traditions • spring
The Da Vinci Code
It's a book. It's a movie. It's a cultural phenomenon. But is it any good?
da vinci code • opus dei • dan brown • controversy • catholic church
It's a book. It's a movie. It's a cultural phenomenon. But is it any good?
da vinci code • opus dei • dan brown • controversy • catholic church
Church and State - The Byzantine Legacy
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Unity Of Religions - 1
Is there a unity of thought within the Revealed Religions? I hope to explore this in the following article, as well as future ones.
baha'i • islam • judaism • christianity • shikh
Is there a unity of thought within the Revealed Religions? I hope to explore this in the following article, as well as future ones.
baha'i • islam • judaism • christianity • shikh
Does God Send Lightning Bolts?
Some Christians say that God smites those who don't believe in Christ. These believers think God takes revenge and punishes people who speak out against Christianity.
does god send lightning bolts • god smites those who don’t believe in christ • believe christ • god takes revenge • god punishes unbelievers
Some Christians say that God smites those who don't believe in Christ. These believers think God takes revenge and punishes people who speak out against Christianity.
does god send lightning bolts • god smites those who don’t believe in christ • believe christ • god takes revenge • god punishes unbelievers
The Coming of Age of Imperialism (1772-1813), Part III
Part III of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
india • british imperialism • orientalism • college of fort william • orientalist policy
Part III of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
india • british imperialism • orientalism • college of fort william • orientalist policy
Where Did Cain Get His Wife?
One of the most common questions asked of those who espouse a traditional, biblical view of Creationism concerns Cain's wife. Where did she come from?
cain • cain and abel • cain and able • mark of cain • story of cain abel
One of the most common questions asked of those who espouse a traditional, biblical view of Creationism concerns Cain's wife. Where did she come from?
cain • cain and abel • cain and able • mark of cain • story of cain abel
Pyramids - Oh Holy Liberty
This third article in the serial about the Holy Family's flight to Egypt - is bringing us past the Pyramids of Giza, a bit side tracket to find out why the Statue of Liberty is an Egyptian farmer woman.
millennium • religion • jesus • holy family • virgin mary
This third article in the serial about the Holy Family's flight to Egypt - is bringing us past the Pyramids of Giza, a bit side tracket to find out why the Statue of Liberty is an Egyptian farmer woman.
millennium • religion • jesus • holy family • virgin mary
Tales from the West Texas Dust
Editor's introductory essay to a new series on the current face of organized religion in Texas.
texas culture • texas religion • evangelicalism
Editor's introductory essay to a new series on the current face of organized religion in Texas.
texas culture • texas religion • evangelicalism
Tales from the West Texas Dust
Part I of an interview with Tomball Cowboy Church pastor Shawn O'Hearn.
texas culture • texas religion • evangelicalism
Part I of an interview with Tomball Cowboy Church pastor Shawn O'Hearn.
texas culture • texas religion • evangelicalism
Persecution: Our Christian Heritage
Persecution and suffering should not seem strange to Christians even in today's modern world; it is our heritage. To consider otherwise is to lose site of our Lord's calling.
Persecution and suffering should not seem strange to Christians even in today's modern world; it is our heritage. To consider otherwise is to lose site of our Lord's calling.
Knock On Wood
"I've never broken a bone...Knock on wood.." Why do we look for wood when tempting fate? Here's the 411 on this and other well-known old wives' tales.
superstitions • old wives' tales • knock on wood • urban legends • black cats
"I've never broken a bone...Knock on wood.." Why do we look for wood when tempting fate? Here's the 411 on this and other well-known old wives' tales.
superstitions • old wives' tales • knock on wood • urban legends • black cats
Worship Meets Rock
Rebecca St. James describes "the new face of worship" that she sees sweeping the world as "theology-rich music that rocks."
the worship revolution • rebecca st. james • delirious • vicky beeching • christian worship music
Rebecca St. James describes "the new face of worship" that she sees sweeping the world as "theology-rich music that rocks."
the worship revolution • rebecca st. james • delirious • vicky beeching • christian worship music
Fox Talk Show Guest Misrepresents Islam
Fox New's O'Reilly Factor program recently broadcast a segment on the rape of Kosovar Muslim woman in which the featured guest proclaimed that when a Muslim woman is raped, she is supposed to commit suicide under Islam.
o'reilly factor • fox news • muslim women • rape • islam
Fox New's O'Reilly Factor program recently broadcast a segment on the rape of Kosovar Muslim woman in which the featured guest proclaimed that when a Muslim woman is raped, she is supposed to commit suicide under Islam.
o'reilly factor • fox news • muslim women • rape • islam
Keith & Kristyn Getty Interview
You may think you don't know Keith & Kristyn Getty, the Irish modern-day hymnists who released "In Christ Alone" in February, but chances are you do know their music.
keith & kristyn getty interview • in christ alone • fernando ortega • amazing grace movie • michael card
You may think you don't know Keith & Kristyn Getty, the Irish modern-day hymnists who released "In Christ Alone" in February, but chances are you do know their music.
keith & kristyn getty interview • in christ alone • fernando ortega • amazing grace movie • michael card
Palm Sunday Traditions in Slovakia
Slovaks celebrate Palm Sunday by using branches rather than palms. It is the last moment of joy before the solemnity of Holy Week.
slovakia • slovak • palm sunday • kvetna nedela • lent
Slovaks celebrate Palm Sunday by using branches rather than palms. It is the last moment of joy before the solemnity of Holy Week.
slovakia • slovak • palm sunday • kvetna nedela • lent
Ankhenaten <i>The New Religion</i>
Ankhenaten--The New Religion
monotheism • ankhenaten • aton • ancient religion • sun gods
Ankhenaten--The New Religion
monotheism • ankhenaten • aton • ancient religion • sun gods
Maori
A short history of the Maori People, their struggles to overcome oppression, and questions they must answer if they are to have a viable future as a people and cultural identity.
maori • cook • new zealand • aotearoa • culture
A short history of the Maori People, their struggles to overcome oppression, and questions they must answer if they are to have a viable future as a people and cultural identity.
maori • cook • new zealand • aotearoa • culture
Doing business in India
The largest democracy in the world, India has shed its image as the exotic land of holy men and breathtaking temples to assert its position as an economic power house.
india • doing business india • india's culture • india's languages • india it business
The largest democracy in the world, India has shed its image as the exotic land of holy men and breathtaking temples to assert its position as an economic power house.
india • doing business india • india's culture • india's languages • india it business
Encyclopedia of Politics+Religion
A book review of the updated, wide-ranging Encyclopedia covering politics and religion and the interrelations between them in today's world.
encyclopedia religion and politics • congressional quarterly press • political science reference • international affairs • foreign affairs
A book review of the updated, wide-ranging Encyclopedia covering politics and religion and the interrelations between them in today's world.
encyclopedia religion and politics • congressional quarterly press • political science reference • international affairs • foreign affairs
Outline of Norway's History
Norway, the land of the Vikings,influenced Western Europe by conquest from the 9th through the 13th century. Monarchs noted include Harald in the 890s to Harald V in 1991
norway • norwegian history • vikings • eric the red • lief ericsson
Norway, the land of the Vikings,influenced Western Europe by conquest from the 9th through the 13th century. Monarchs noted include Harald in the 890s to Harald V in 1991
norway • norwegian history • vikings • eric the red • lief ericsson
Popetown injunction fails
Bavarian bishops fail to stop MTV Germany from airing satirical program.
popetown • munich • fsf • benedict xvi • germany
Bavarian bishops fail to stop MTV Germany from airing satirical program.
popetown • munich • fsf • benedict xvi • germany
Rome - The Series
Et tu, Brutus? For years, that was the only thing I remembered from my studies of Julius Caesar in my sophmore year. Now, with the help of HBO, there's oh so much more...
rome hbo series • hbo series • rome series • james purefoy • ray stevenson
Et tu, Brutus? For years, that was the only thing I remembered from my studies of Julius Caesar in my sophmore year. Now, with the help of HBO, there's oh so much more...
rome hbo series • hbo series • rome series • james purefoy • ray stevenson
Guy Kavriel Kay
This week's article is about fantasy writer Guy Kavriel Kay.
guy kavriel kay • fantasy genre • reviews
This week's article is about fantasy writer Guy Kavriel Kay.
guy kavriel kay • fantasy genre • reviews
Blood Atonement
Brigham Young once taught that there were certain sins that sinner could earn forgiveness for only by the shedding of his blood.
blood atonement • mormon • christ • forgiveness • brigham young
Brigham Young once taught that there were certain sins that sinner could earn forgiveness for only by the shedding of his blood.
blood atonement • mormon • christ • forgiveness • brigham young
Chocolate Obama Jesus
Americans are notoriously indifferent to art until it offends them. Two sculptures of Jesus are in the headlines. It must be Easter time.
barrack obama • chocolate jesus • david cordero • cosimo cavallaro • lab gallery
Americans are notoriously indifferent to art until it offends them. Two sculptures of Jesus are in the headlines. It must be Easter time.
barrack obama • chocolate jesus • david cordero • cosimo cavallaro • lab gallery
Creation in the Old Testament
Creation in the Bible is compared with the Hindu view. The anthropocentric focus in the Bible pulls the two views apart and overshadows the similarities.
creation • old testament • anthropocentric • bible • hindu
Creation in the Bible is compared with the Hindu view. The anthropocentric focus in the Bible pulls the two views apart and overshadows the similarities.
creation • old testament • anthropocentric • bible • hindu
Druids, Saints and Trees
Niall Mac Coitir assembles folklore of native Irish trees in his book "Irish Trees: Myths, Legends & Folklore." Trees of druids, saints and common folk await our discovery.
folklore of irish trees • trees in ireland • irish trees • irish folklore • niall mac coitir
Niall Mac Coitir assembles folklore of native Irish trees in his book "Irish Trees: Myths, Legends & Folklore." Trees of druids, saints and common folk await our discovery.
folklore of irish trees • trees in ireland • irish trees • irish folklore • niall mac coitir
Rusyn Pysanky Easter Eggs
The Rusyn pysanky tradition differs stylistically from the pysanky tradition of the Ukranians.
rusyns • pysanky • decorated eggs • pagan symbols • ukrainians
The Rusyn pysanky tradition differs stylistically from the pysanky tradition of the Ukranians.
rusyns • pysanky • decorated eggs • pagan symbols • ukrainians
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The life, times and personal challenges of one of the world's most beloved crime fiction writers.
sir arthur conan doyle • english writer • crime fiction • sherlock holmes • university of edinburgh
The life, times and personal challenges of one of the world's most beloved crime fiction writers.
sir arthur conan doyle • english writer • crime fiction • sherlock holmes • university of edinburgh
Ukrainian Eggs: Pysanky
Pysanky, or Ukrainian decorated eggs, are an integral part of Ukrainian cultural tradition that date back to Pagan times.
pysanky • ukrainian eggs • ukraine • ukraine history • easter
Pysanky, or Ukrainian decorated eggs, are an integral part of Ukrainian cultural tradition that date back to Pagan times.
pysanky • ukrainian eggs • ukraine • ukraine history • easter
Vestal Virgins of Rome
Though the Vestal Virgins had precious luxuries not afforded other Roman women, there were certain sacrifices made for them.
vestal virgin • celibacy • roman history • tiber • temple of vesta
Though the Vestal Virgins had precious luxuries not afforded other Roman women, there were certain sacrifices made for them.
vestal virgin • celibacy • roman history • tiber • temple of vesta
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