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The roots of the Easter story: Where did Christian beliefs about Jesus’ resurrection come from?
The Conversation· 1 day agoAs Easter approaches, Christians around the world begin to focus on two of the central tenets of their faith: the death and resurrection of Jesus of...only ...
Taking a cue from the pews, Texas churches expanding mental health services
Texas Tribune via Yahoo News· 36 minutes agoMany Texas faith groups have offered counseling services in the past. But more of them are expanding...
What is Palm Sunday? Why is the donkey important to the story? And how is it celebrated worldwide?
Alabama's 13· 4 days agoPalm Sunday commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when...
Why parts of Good Friday worship have been controversial
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 21 hours agoPrayers and symbols have the power to bind people together, writes a religion scholar, and so it is...
A total eclipse is near. For some, it's evidence of higher power. For others it's a warning
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 days agopeople are reading too much into it,” she said. “But when you look at the world, you don’t need an...
Opinion: Why antisemitism and anti-Zionism are so deeply intertwined
CNN via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe holiday of Purim, celebrated by Jews around the world this weekend, tells a story of ancient...
Neo-Nazi who inspired Edward Norton’s ‘American History X’ skinhead is now an observant Jew thanks...
NY Post via Yahoo News· 2 days ago“That was the day I was like...has turned into an active campaigner against neo-Nazism but it is his...
How eclipses feature in major world religions
Dallas Morning News· 1 day agoEditor’s note: This story is part of The Dallas Morning News’ coverage of the 2024 total solar eclipse. Throughout history, people have looked to faith...
Why Rabbi Shai Held says love is the cornerstone of Jewish belief and practice - Jewish Telegraphic...
JTA· 4 days agoForget what you’ve been taught about the differences between Judaism and Christianity, a co-founder...
Asian descendants of hidden Jews maintain their languages
The Forward· 18 hours agoToday, Portugal is only a small European country, but it used to be one of the world’s largest and...