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Glencoe, Scotland73

Massacre of Glencoe

Possibly the most infamous incident in a bloody and violent Scottish history took place in Glencoe early one snowy morning on the 13th of February 1692. The MacIan’s, a small sect of the mighty clan...

12 comments    campbell catholics stair
Pagan Orgies to Human Sacrifice: The Bizarre Origins of Christmas  83

WHY DO CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE PAGAN CHRISTMAS?

Christmas is celebrated on December 25th but the Ukrainians do that on January 7th of the year. The majority of Christians do celebrate Christmas in spite of the fact that Christmas originated from the...

44 comments    love life relationships
The image we all know probably looks little like the man at all.    photo by inside.catholic.com62

Shakespeare: More of a Ghost Than Hamlet's Father?

I have never really been a fan of Shakespeare. I have never lived anywhere near where his plays have been staged until the last 6 years and have not read in their entirety most of the sonnets. The latter I do...

4 comments    theatre shakespeare walt whitman
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Research Guide on Jesus Christ's Twin Brother

Along with Jose, Simon, James, and his sister Mary Thomas the good book clearly tells us that Christ had many brothers and sisters. Therefore, what is even more intriguing is why religious scholars are choosing to ignore certain written text found in the...

41 comments    religion god faith
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The Curse Of The Exorcist

The bizarre case of demonic possession which inspired the movie The Exorcist may have had nothing to do with the Devil, according to poltergeist researcher Scott Rogo. The movie which starred Linda Blair...

12 comments    pictures paranormal ghosts
A depiction of Jesus as a child with his mother, Mary, "The Theotokos of Vladimir" (Our Lady of Vladimir)70

The Evolution of the Christian Church

In today's world, Christianity is one of the largest religions in the world.  It is estimated that between 1/4 and 1/3 of the human population considers itself Christian.  All Christians trace their faith...

3 comments    christianity catholic church
Postcard I purchased.  On the back:  ASSUMPTION of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - PRAHA, TEXAS  Czechs established parish in 1855.  Present building dedicated Nov, 1895.  "Prazska Pout" (Homecoming) on August 15th regardless of the day of the week.  Veter90

Texas - The Painted Churches of Schulenburg - Treasure found inside!

About halfway between Houston and San Antonio exists the town of Schulenburg, Texas. If you would happen to visit their Chamber of Commerce, you would definitely be encouraged to visit the four historic...

28 comments    travel religion church
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ArchAngels

Details of purposes the Archangels serve and there accounts in history

15 comments    religion god faith
Mary I of England, "Bloody Mary"79

Bloody Mary - Mary Tudor

Mary Tudor's story begins with King Henry VIII of England. Mary was Henry's eldest child, born to Catherine, the first of his six wives. Mary's brief reign was one of blood & terror.

28 comments    education history mary
Norwich Cathedral87

Medieval Cathedrals of Europe

Buildings are great sources of information that can help reveal the beliefs of a society. Sometimes all we have left of ancient civilizations to examine are the ruins of their buildings. Too often, with...

26 comments    religion god history
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