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Was it necessary for Jesus to die on the cross.? The answer to this puzzle lies in knowing the Old Testament.

Is it possible for a person to turn so far away from God that he or she faces the possiblity of losing their salvation? Many Christians today seem to think it's possible.

The tradition of abstaining from meat on Fridays dates back to the time of Christ. Where did this tradition come from and how is it practiced today?

A brief background of Ash Wednessday covers the meaning, purpose, and ritual behind the first day of Lent.

The Bible offers counsel and words of encouragement for Christians who are dealing with grief or suffering from loss.

These fun, faith-filled crafts remind kids of the true meaning of Easter. They're great for Sunday school groups, or to make at home.

Simple and short Easter poem ideas for all school levels.

I was only one or two tracks into Jon Troast's "Second Story" before I realized this wasn't just another folk-singer with a guitar.

Everyone knows that Easter means fun and plenty of chocolate, but do people still remember the real reasons for this holiday?

Christians have used symbols throughout history as a way to identify with each other. Here are the meanings of those symbols made easy for kids to understand.

A brief background of Good Friday covers the meaning, purpose, and ritual behind the Friday of Holy Week.

Hussein is a name associated with Saddam Hussein, in most American minds. However, Saddam, a dictator convicted of genocide, was the antithesis of his Shia name sake.

Parents can use physical objects to help children treasure spiritual truths. Children can fill treasure boxes with little items as reminder's of God's love and care.

The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the most famous execution in all of history. What do we know about Jesus' crucifixion? This article explores the death of Jesus.

The first of the New Testament gospels, Matthew attempts to show the Jews how Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and was their long-awaited Messiah.

The Temple Mount or Al-Haram al-Sharif, perched, high above the narrow streets of East Jerusalem is the holiest and most disputed religious site in the Israeli capital.

Many people sing "The Twelve Days of Christmas" believing the "gifts" it names for each day are all in fun.

Before visting Jerusalem without the help of a tour group, be sure you're familiar with the Old City's four different quarters.

The host and wine celebrated during the Catholic mass is transformed into the body and blood of Jesus Christ and is the rememberance of the last supper.

Although it's debatable where Jesus is buried, we know it was in Jerusalem. What's important to Christians is not where He was buried, but that the tomb was empty.

If hell is understood as separation from God and His love, and sins as the reason for that separation, its existence (and remedy) may become clear.

Non-Catholics insist that Catholics worship Mary; Catholics say they don't. Do Catholics break God's number one commandment, or not?

In order to have a relationship with Jesus, a person must admit his or her sin, believe in Jesus, and commit his or her life to Him.

Whether Muslim, Christian or Jewish, the holy sites in Jerusalem, the holy city, are a must-see. For the less religious, Jerusalem has many places to learn and have fun.

The story of Joseph teaches children to forgive others when they do wrong to us. Help your preschooler learn how important forgiveness is.

The eight beatitudes, with which Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount, show mankind the moral character traits they should live by and how God will ultimately bless them.

Christ's sacrifice and resurrection provide a basis for the idea of Christian universalism, according to its proponents. This article seeks to explain just how.

Each person in the cross depicts a character from the Gospel. They 'speak' through their gestures. The cross is an example of how to 'read' an icon.

St. Faustina Kowalska, an obscure Polish nun who died in the late 1930s of tuberculosis, was the herald of the New Catholic Devotion to the Divine Mercy.

Actions come from bodily movements while our thoughts arise from our brain. Morality is based on actions and thoughts, thus morality has a physical basis.

Why do religious beliefs change? And to what extent is Christianity evolving? Did Jesus call for change in the church? Should the Christian church change its beliefs?