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Henry Melchior Mühlenberg: The Patriarch of American Lutheranism
A brief history of Henry Melchior Mühlenberg, the patriarch of Lutheranism in America.
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Ulrik Vilhelm Koren: Patriarch of Norwegian-American Lutherans
A brief look at U. V. Koren, leader of the Norwegian Lutherans. I served as vicar at two churches in Paint Creek, Iowa, which Dr. Koren founded (both members of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Four
Luther continues his vein of discounting bloodlines for one's salvation, going to Ishmael, who was a birth son to Abraham but not part of the Promise, and Luther himself boasts of his lineage from Japheth, an older brother to Shem, from whom the Israelites are descended.
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Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part One
Luther begins his tract by recounting how earlier church leaders had warned about "Jewish maliciousness." He also cites a vague threat or rumor spoken about him.
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Patriarchal Blessings
When the spirit prompts a faithful Mormon that it is time to get a patriarchal blessing, he must be interviewed by a bishop and get an appointment with a stake patriarch.
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The Birth of the Hebrew Race
At some point, between 2000 and 1800 BCE a man named Abram left his home in the city of Ur and headed north in search of a better life.
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Orthodox Christmas: Conflicts and celebrations
In the Western world we often neglect that there is a vibrant church in the East. In 1954 AD the Eastern and Western churches separated. One book reviewed on BookIdeas.com advanced that Christianity was unified until the Reformation--betraying a lack of knowledge of this schism on the author's part. Anyway, today sections of this Eastern Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas. I thought I would share with you this explanation of the Orthodox traditions and how groups are trying to re-identify with their spiritual past. Many thanks to Brian J Požun for providing this insight.
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Church and State - The Byzantine Legacy
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
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Swallowing Poison
Anti-depressants are being prescribed in record numbers. The reason may be thousands of years old.
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Saint Eihei Dogen
There were a total of 52 Ancestors in the Zen Buddhist Tradition of the Denkoroku.
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Saint Kabimora
The transmissions of the teachings to the 52 Ancestors in Zen Buddhist Tradition were never meant to reach the eyes of laymen.
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Saint Makakashyo
There were a total of 52 Ancestors in the Zen Buddhist Tradition of the Denkoroku.
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Shakyamuni Buddha
Shakyamuni Buddha founded the path of the successive 52 Soto Zen Ancestors when he awakened to the Way.
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Saint Ananda
'The Denkoroku: The Record of the Transmission of Light' was originally written only for the eyes of Zen monks.
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The Boyana Church Museum
Sometimes a museum is actually the exhibit. The medieval frescoes at Boyana Church National History Museum in Bulgaria, preserve the Veliko Turnovo School of Painting.
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The God Interview
If you've seen the movie GHOST and remember the scenes where Whoopi Goldberg tries to convince Demi Moore that she (Whoopi) has actually spoken to Patrick Swayze you may have a sense of what it was like the day and internationally know psychic walked into my office announcing that God would shortly grant an interview to a Suite101 editor adding, "You're all God's got so He has to use you."
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The Templars Genealogy Quest
If it wasn't gold and silver the Templars were searching for, what was it?
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St. Cyril of Alexandria
Cyril of Alexandria is one of those embarrassing saints that the Church tries to squirrel away into a corner once their utility has finished.
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Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Three
Luther begins recounting the history of the Israelite nation, back to Abraham's call from a heathen people to settle in a foreign land and up to Jacob and Esau and the fact one was chosen over another for the savior's lineage by grace, not by works or bloodlines.
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Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Fifteen
Luther the linguists parses the words of the prophecy, describing scepter and rulers and what the Hebrew text tells us.
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Review of Feminist Shakespeare
While Kahn makes many fine arguments and cites excellent research from Lacan, Strauss, and other critics to support her own assertions, her essay is at times disjointed.
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History of the Jewish People
Historically the Jewish people are the descendants of Jacob, also called Israel, a grandson of Abraham. They have a long saga of unparalleled tenacity and survival.
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Orthodoxy and nationalism
Orthodox Christianity often seems to be closely linked with national cultures and nationalism. This article explores some of the historical background to these links.
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Guillaume (William) Tell – Rossini
Guillaume Tell (William Tell), a French opera, by Gioacchino Rossini: William Tell plot summary, William Tell character list, and other Rossini opera information.
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Mstislav Rostropovich Dies
Russian cellist Rostropovich was laid to rest in the same cemetery which houses Shostakovich and Prokofiev. He left behind several passionate recordings.
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The Kennedy Curse?
Joe Kennedy, JFK, RFK, J. Edgar Hoover, and the Mob: The origin of "The Kennedy Curse"?
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Orthodoxy - Catholic or Protestant?
People sometimes ask whether Orthodoxy is Catholic or Protestant, but most Orthodox Christians would say Roman Catholics and Protestants are closer to each other than either is to Orthodox Christianity.
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That Jesus Christ Was Born a Jew: Part 2, Treatment of Jews
Luther in this installment relates the treatment of the Jews by the Church and the honored status God gave the Jews in history.
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Clergy's Opposition to Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses have often been the target of violent mob action and persecution. The case studies are numerous - this article focuses on just three.
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II-2 Va'iera A Plague on You
Moses returns to Egypt and lead the children of Israel to freedom. However, the winning their release will not come easily. Moses must be a diplomat extraordinaire when confronting Pharaoh. The commitment between man and God is a mutual contract, reminiscent of marriage. The first seven plagues come to pass, touching every aspect of human life as Pharaoh refuses to acknowledge that he is not in control of the universe.
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Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Two
Luther recites the reasons the Jews have for their pride in their bloodlines and national heritage. Luther also points out where they fell short and our Lord's response to their claims of Abrahamic lineage.
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The Ultimate Adventure! Ultra Running.
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Hebron; The Center of the Controversy
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A Review of We Were the Mulvaneys
Introduce yourself to the Mulvaneys, witness their heart-wrenching story, meet unforgettable characters, and fall in love with a real family with real problems.
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Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Brief biography of Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, famous for his book One Hundred Years of Solitude.
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Johnny Cash: Personal File
3/5: The stark intimacy of Johnny Cash’s posthumous release, Personal File, will appeal to connoisseurs, but leave the average listener feeling bored and intrusive.
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MerleFest Revisited
Just over two years ago I wrote an article about MerleFest, an annual music festival in Wilkesboro, North Carolina featuring mostly Americana style music. This year I was fortunate enough to attend my fourth consecutive MerleFest and just like my previous three visits, the experience did not fail to amaze me.
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Terry Crews Interview
Terry Crews, the football player-turned-actor who plays Chris Rock's father on the hit show Everybody Hates Chris, talks about fame.
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A Spot of Bother
The story of a dignified old man who is quietly losing his mind and his very special family is a pleasure to read: it is hilarious, inspiring and entirely human.
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African-American Fiction for Teens
From Coretta Scott King Award Winners to lesser known titles, this is a guide to some of the best in African American Teen Fiction.
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CTV's World of Daytime Soaps '99: AW & PSSN
The last year in the Canadian daytime soap world has wrought some interesting changes for some of the soaps brought to you on CTV networks: B&B (airing in most areas at 1:30 PM) and AW/PSSN (airing in most areas at 2:00 PM). <b>This article:</b> The cancellation of AW and the premiere of PSSN.

Father's Day Gift Ideas
Tired of purchasing ties for the father in your life? Have more than one dad to buy for? Try something different this year when honoring the men in the family.
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Ghosts of San Diego's Whaley House
The Whaley House is one of the most haunted locations in the world. Take a look at some of the paranormal entities reported to haunt Old Town's most famous house.
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Halloween Horror Films
From classic 1950s B-Movies to the 21st century, the following films are essential viewing for the Halloween season (and all year round, if you're an avid horror fan).
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History of Vancouver Chinatown
Many tourists visit Chinatown each year. But what many do not realize is that Chinatown rivals other Chinese cities such as Hong Kong in terms of historical significance
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Mandan Song
During his time among the Mandan tribe, George Catlin became entranced by the songs and music of his hosts.
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Mark Edlitz's The Eden Myth
This family has a secret. Do you really want to find out what it is?
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Minor Characters in Faulkner
From Luster to Reverend Shegog, find out more about the people who support the activity of the Compson household.
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Movie Review: The Simpsons Movie
The Simpsons Movie is gleefully formulaic, and still very funny. 8/10.
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Passover for Beginners
Adults and children worldwide will feast, grow, and have fun across miles and generations. Even if you haven't celebrated Passover before, make this the year to begin.
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