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Celibacy is a discipline, not a doctrine. The Church doesn't teach and has never taught that all clergy must be celibate. So why are so many priests unmarried?

John Boynton Priestley was a prolific writer and informal spokesman for the 'common man' whom he had a great influence upon through his broadcasts during the War.

"A leaf is the only wealth that can actually feed people." (Alan Savory)

Cycles of Medieval church corruption coincided with the growth of strong secular rulers and were only tempered by the appearance of reformist popes and church orders.

This documentary is nowhere near as juicy as The Devil Wears Prada, but if Anna Wintour remains an enigma, there are other "characters" at the iconic fashion magazine.

Very different museums add to, and explains a great deal, about this city of great character, which has the added advantage of being off the tourist trail.

Pink's Hot Dogs has been a Hollywood icon since 1939. It's a destination for Los Angeles tourists, for locals, and for celebrity sightings.

The eight visions Zechariah saw occurred in one night in 520 B.C. and relate to events regarding the nation of Israel.

The Lady of Shalott is most easily appreciated as a beautiful poem about art. However, there are other aspects which reveal complexity underneath its smooth rhyme.

Dr. Helen Sawyer Hogg spent her life watching the skies through the lens of a telescope, searching for Globular Clusters, encouraging star-gazing and promoting astronomy

Inauguration ceremonies in Europe in the Middle Ages were heavy with symbolism, promoting the legitimacy of the king and the concept of kingship.

The Priesthood of All Believers involved Christian communities in proclaiming the word, praying for each other, confessing their sins, and facilitating discipline.

What is the significance of Bible names? Many names in Scripture tell us about the character of that person and have prophetic significance too.

While little is known about the factual origins of the Magi of the Christmas story, sacred symbolism is found in their appearance in Matthew chapter 2.

Get the low-down on some of the shoes and accessories featured in the new film, The Devil Wears Prada. Learn where you can buy items inspired by the film.

It’s called the Temple of the Magicians because it is so steep that the legend is this Mayan ruin in the Yucatan was built by a mystical dwarf.

The Celts were only known from the writings of the Greeks, Romans and Etruscans until archaeological evidence helped explain where their culture began and how it spread.

The shortage of Catholic priests has forced the hand of Vatican practices; women and married men are welcomed into key roles in the Catholic church.

The carbonation in soda pop drinks has made brand names of Coca-Cola and Pepsi, but soda predates those two mega-brands.

Throughout the centuries, people have taken great care to honor the dead through elaborate rituals and symbolism. Orthodox Jews of the Northeastern U.S. are no different.

Charles I's appointment of William Laud as Archbishop of Canterbury in 1633 caused a deepening divide within the Protestant Church of England.

Prayer is one of two magic types in Runescape. Characters can use it to buff and heal as they adventure in the world.

What runways show for spring 2008 and how to achieve similar looks

The Conewago Chapel near Hanover, PA had long been considered haunted until paranormal investigators proved differently.

Ideas about OCD, a serious mental illness, have evolved from ancient notions of melancholia and possession through to Freud's psychoanalysis and modern neurochemistry.

Catholics confess to a priest because Jesus told them to. But why would Jesus want his followers to confess their sins to mere human beings? Why not go straight to Him?

The dissolution of Charlemagne's empire and the death of Pope Nicholas the Great contributed to growing anarchy and corruption, addressed in 910 by the Cluniac reforms.

In this c.1862 poem, Dickinson expresses her individual approach to religion, which is influenced in part by her experiences at Mount Holyoke.

Discovering the Rosetta-Stone was pivotal in unraveling inscriptions found on ancient monuments from Alexandria to Abu Simbel

When you need to make an important decision, should you trust your instinct or should you sleep on it? Australian research says neither. You need to think it through.

Jodhpur, Rajasthan's second largest city, has long been a popular destination with international tourists. Few, though, know the origins of it's tag, "the blue city".

Jainism is a religion practised in India. It places emphasis on asceticism, austerity and detachment from the material world.

Piece by piece "The Temple Mount Faithful" is preparing to build the third temple in Jerusalem.

John the Baptist announced the coming of the Messiah and took an immediate position: "I am not the Christ." This bearer of good news drew boundaries and brought clarity.

Brief biography of Joseph Priestley, British experimental chemist credited for discovery of oxygen, although he is not alone in his claim.

From the mid-seventh through the early fifth century B.C.E., female statues, known today as korai, emerged in Southeastern Europe in Greece and the Cyclades Islands.

History and religion reveal they were Persian Shamans. St. Matthew called them Magi or Wise Men, who weren't at the Nativity scene. Epiphany celebrates their visit.

The life, death and legacy of Moctezuma II is examined through art, sculptures, monuments, gold, and gold jewellery, codices, archaeological discoveries and new research.

It began in the middle of the 1980's when eight young children began to hear the voices of Mary and have not ceased since.

Considering director Anne Fletcher's last film was 27 Dresses, it's easy to see why The Proposal is repeatedly labeled as, "better than you expect."

The period of the Industrial Revolution, c.1780 to 1840, saw discoveries and advances in the natural sciences including the development of the first electric battery.

The title of 'Doctor of the Church' was given only rarely in pre-Reformation times, but became more frequent afterwards.

The Patron Saint of Priests who barely made it through the seminary!

Thales of Miletus was the first man, on record, in ancient Greece to suggest that perhaps humans were not the creation of the gods; perhaps all came from water.

Questions related to some African population's claims of Jewish ancestry have resulted in several historical and scientific studies with interesting outcomes.

Following the star the Star of Bethlehem was dangerous and a risky journey for the Magi. They had to travel through enemy territory to witness the infant Jesus in Judea.

It's time to check in with old cast members just in time for the new "90210" to hit television screens.

The reasons behind Japans aggression during World War II is not as well known as its German counterpart, so what prompted "The Empire of the Sun" to wage war?

This knowledge will help the player of a World of Warcraft character increase the specialization of his character.

Influenced by Egypt and the Ancient Near East, Minoan culture represented a uniquely different civilization seen in the ruins of the palace in modern-day Heraklion.