Do Ash Wednesday and Lent Matter in the Modern Church?
Many traditions in the church can seem outdated, especially when you don’t understand the history behind them. If you do something because it’s rote, even if it’s part of your childhood, your heart may ...
Category: Holidays and Observances Christianity
Christian Feast Days Celebrated on January 1
New Year’s Day might be centered around football, parades and parties, but there’s much more to the day than the Rose Bowl and Hoppin’ John. Although these saints might not be some of the most famous, t ...
Category: Religion Christianity
8 Must-See Religious Museums
The United States has so much religious heritage that is preserved in seminaries and museums. If you can’t get to one of these spots, check your local religious university for exhibits within its walls that will he ...
Category: Religion Christianity Judaism
A Female Renaissance Painter in Italy
When you think about the Italian Renaissance art scene, the first names that come to mind are probably Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo or Raphael. Most of the paintings commissioned during the Renaissance period were for ...
Category: Religious Items Christianity
The Man Behind the Message
If you pay attention to religious news, then you've probably seen the name Eugene Peterson in the headlines. Apparently, people should know who he is, but unless you really follow religious writings, you may not recogn ...
Category: Biblical Interpretation Religion Spirituality Christianity
Katharine Jefferts Schori - A Woman Making a Difference
In 2006, Katharine Jefferts Schori was elected presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church. As such, she was chief pastor of over 109 dioceses in 17 countries. She was the first woman to be elected to this position in the ...
Category: Biblical Interpretation Religion Spirituality Christianity
Beautiful Churches in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oklahoma is part of the Bible Belt, an informal region of the southern United States in which Christianity has played an important role in society and politics. It's estimated that there are more than 3,500 churches in ...
Category: Religion Christianity
Reformation Day: October 31
Halloween might be the holiday every child looks forward to all year, but Protestant churches remember October 31st as Reformation Day. It was 500 years ago that Martin Luther wrote his “Ninety-Five Theses” a ...
Category: Holidays and Observances Religion Christianity
Historic Churches in Florida - Universal Life Church
St. Augustine, Florida, holds the claim to the "oldest continuously occupied settlement of European origin" in the mainland United States. It was founded in 1565 by a Spanish conquistador. The Spanish ruled the communi ...
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A Primer on Religion in Charlottesville
The eyes of America have been on Charlottesville. Cville, as it is colloquially known, is home to Monticello, the estate of Thomas Jefferson. Monticello is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that should be on everyone's buck ...
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