Christianity first spread in the predominantly Greek-speaking eastern half of the Roman Empire. Introduction The History of the...
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Many religions have been used to prop up nationalism, and Catholicism is no exception. Introduction Ever since...
The Bohemian Reformation had been underway since c.1380 but became more radicalized after 1416. Introduction The Hussite Wars (1419...
In Madison’s view, religious differences made it harder to run a government for the common good. Introduction...
Considering the relationship between communication, reputation, and survival after death. This article, “Pajamas from Spirit Land”: Searching...
Christianity merged the beliefs of ancient Judaism with elements from the dominant culture of the Roman Empire....
Once again, the court has expanded the legal ways that public funds can be used for students...
All ancient peoples believed in the total integration of the divine with humans and everyday life. Introduction...
We keep seeing fascism not just creeping, but openly marching across America. Fascist groups attacking Pride rallies. Christian...
Is religion a fixed, impassable boundary, or is it permeable and and expandable? Abstract Through the analysis...
The Geneva Bible followed the Great Bible of 1539, which was the authorized Bible of the Church...
Its purpose was to stop the spread of heresy and further challenges to the Church’s authority. Introduction...
They seek to impose an ideologically skewed version of the United States, its history, and its culture....
The book and its author continued to be condemned and ridiculed up through the 19th century CE....
As communities and school districts push for book bans, some Texas librarians are nearing their breaking point....
Women, still restricted, found they had more of a voice and greater opportunities than before under Catholicism....
He helped fundamentalist factions of the Baptist conventions gain control and reject theological liberalism. Introduction William Bell...
Trump framed himself as leading an existential fight against liberal foes, defending the Christian faith. On June...
The historical western European Christmas custom of electing a “Lord of Misrule” may have its roots in...
Their struggles to respond to plague and constant warfare helped shape the kinds of Christianity in the...
The massacre became particularly significant and controversial among German nationalists in Nazi Germany. Introduction The Massacre of Verden was...
Almost all analyses of ancient festivals are no more than probable, ahistorical scripts or templates. Introduction The...
A slew of legislation across the U.S. only furthers this part of their agenda. How do book...
Celtic religion in Gaul changed from natural religion at the period of conquest by Caesar to civic...
The Bible is not age-appropriate with “casual” references to murder, adultery, sexual immorality, and fornication. A Florida...
Luther objected to this practice in sermons prior to 1517. Introduction The medieval indulgence was a writ...
Books not included when the New Testament became official after Constantine’s conversion to Christianity. Introduction In the...
There has been an influx of extremists into American Orthodoxy. Introduction When Sarah Riccardi-Swartz moved from New...
Scholars have to think of reasons why a scribe might change a text and analyze which reason...
Their numbers have shrunk and as they’ve grown more at odds with younger Americans. The presidency of...