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Opinion: Christian nationalism shows a lack of faith in the power of God
Asheville Citizen-Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoChristian Nationalism, which we can define as giving Christianity special governmental status, has...
Opinion: Evangelical Christians discredit their witness by association with Donald Trump
Asheville Citizen-Times via Yahoo News· 4 months agoThe word “evangelical” comes from the Greek word “euanggelion” which means “Gospel” or “Good News.”...
Opinion: Christian Nationalism entails making an idol of the nation
Asheville Citizen-Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOne of the well-established theories in sociology of religion is that governments and religions are...
Is there connection between Hanukah and Christmas?
The News-Press via Yahoo News· 6 months agoLet me clear this up from the start: Christmas is not the Christian Hanukah, but there is a kind of connection. Both are connected to the Winter Solstice...
Russia's Crimea Disconnect
The New Voice of Ukraine via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOn 7 October, an explosion destroyed some of the Kerch Bridge, which connects Russia to Crimea. It is a new construction. When Russia invaded Ukraine the...
Why Easter is called Easter, and other little-known facts about the holiday
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe date of Easter, when the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place, changes from year to...
Stories behind 'The Greatest Story Ever Told'
The Valdosta Daily Times, Ga. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 9—VALDOSTA — Here's a look at Easter symbols, words and related items. Christ comes from the Greek word, "Christos," meaning "the anointed one." Easter Easter is this weekend and it is ...
The Curious Past and Lasting Importance of Yule
Nerdist via Yahoo News· 1 year ago“Yule” is an oft-used word during this festive season. The classic Christmas tune “Deck the Halls” gushes about “yuletide carols.” YouTube Yule logs...
The Mysterious ‘Fifth Evangelist’ Who Created the Bible as We Know It
The Daily Beast via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPhoto Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast; GettyIf you were traveling through the verdant...
A Sociolinguist Explains What 'XOXO' Really Means
Women's Health via Yahoo News· 9 months agoThe letters XOXO stand for hugs and kisses. Linguists and relationship therapists break down where the term originated, and how to use it to express love...
