Archaeologists unearth ancient entryway to King Herod's Palace

Archaeologist from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute of Archaeology have unearthed the ancient corridor that lead to Herod the Great’s palace – the fortress of Herodium. The palace, located about 7 miles south of Jerusalem, was excavated to reveal a space 65 feet long, 65 feet high, and 20 feet wide leading directly into the palace’s courtyard. The space may have been backfilled when Herod, aware of his impending death, decided to convert the whole hilltop complex into a massive memorial mound, a royal burial monument on an epic scale.

Archaeologists unearth ancient entryway to King Herod's Palace

Eye for eye, tooth for tooth - turning the other cheek (Matthew 5:38-5:42)

Continuing the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said: You have heard it said, ‘An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth’ but I tell you, do not resist attacks from an evil person. If someone slaps you on the right check, turn to them the other cheek also. Give to anyone that asks of you and do not reject someone who asks to borrow from you.

Eye for eye, tooth for tooth - turning the other cheek (Matthew 5:38-5:42)

Differences in Old Testament Law and Jesus' New Testament teaching - it's all in the name

New Christians sometimes find it difficult to reconcile the differences in Old Testament and New Testament teachings. In most instances, New Testament lessons explain or expand on Old Testament teachings. In other instances however, New Testament lessons seem to contradict or overturn Old Testament Law. These perceived contradictions cause Christians to wonder if the Old Testament is still relevant or if they should rely solely on the teachings of the New Testament. The key is an understanding of the types of biblical law – and to keep the Bible’s message in context.

Differences in Old Testament Law and Jesus' New Testament teaching - it's all in the name

Oaths and promises- embellishing broken promises with religious lace (Matthew 5:33-5:37)

Continuing the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told his disciples and followers: You have heard it said, ‘Do not break your oaths. Fulfill before God all vows you have made.’ But I tell you, when making promises, do not swear an oath at all. You do not make your words true by embellishing them with religious lace.

Oaths and promises- embellishing broken promises with religious lace (Matthew 5:33-5:37)

Divorce and adultery (from the Sermon on the Mount) (Matthew 5:31-5:32)

Continuing his Sermon on the Mount lesson, Jesus told his disciples and followers:
“It has been said that anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce (an ancient legal custom referred to as a “writing of divorcement”). But I say that anyone who divorces his wife (except f...
Divorce and adultery (from the Sermon on the Mount) (Matthew 5:31-5:32)

Adultery and lust (from the Sermon on the Mount) (Matthew 5:27 - 5:30)

Continuing his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told his followers: “You have heard it said that you should not commit adultery. But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman with lust has committed adultery with her in his heart. Therefore, if your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away.”

Adultery and lust (from the Sermon on the Mount) (Matthew 5:27 - 5:30)

List of major and minor characters in the Bible

There are literally hundreds of characters in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Here is a complete list of important biblical characters, along with a brief note about who they were, categorized by their function in the biblical texts.

List of major and minor characters in the Bible

Satanic Temple given green light to display fallen angel in Florida Capitol

The Satanic Temple’s war on religion took another successful step today when Florida’s Department of Management Services green-lighted the atheist groups’ request to erect a “holiday display” in the Florida Capitol rotunda this year. According to the Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Florida’s Department of Management Services has agreed to allow the temple’s display to be put up, reversing its stance from last year, when officials called the display “grossly offensive.”

Satanic Temple given green light to display fallen angel in Florida Capitol

Christian Bale's religious taunts show there's more (or less) to a movie (or name) than meets the eye

In an era where actors and actresses enthusiastically publicize the movies they headline in, we’re not sure if Christian Bale, star of the Exodus movie, has lost his mind or simply forgot how to use it as he continues to distance himself from the very people the movie should appeal to. Bale has recently caused a lot of angst among Christians with his numerous unflattering remarks about Moses, the biblical figure he portrays in the movie Exodus: Of God and Kings.

Christian Bale's religious taunts show there's more (or less) to a movie (or name) than meets the eye

More than murder - anger, forgiveness, and reconciliation (from the Sermon on the Mount) (Matthew 5:21 - 5:26)

Continuing his Sermon the Mount, Jesus told those listening: “You have heard it said that “You shall not murder” and that anyone who murders will be judged accordingly. But I say that even someone who is angry with another person will be subject to judgment. Even someone who calls another a belittling name is heading toward the fires of hell.”

More than murder - anger, forgiveness, and reconciliation (from the Sermon on the Mount) (Matthew 5:21 - 5:26)

How the decline of moral values promote the failure of civilizations

Great civilizations are not timeless. During their lifespan, they produce great innovations, stunning technological advancements, and archive vast caches of knowledge, but inevitably – they will collapse and die. The reasons for civilizational decline are varied and hotly debated. Dozens of theories abound. In general though, there are but a small number of common requirements for a civilization to thrive and only a handful of reasons why they inevitably collapse.

How the decline of moral values promote the failure of civilizations

Jesus and the fulfillment of Old Testament Law (Matthew 5:17 - 5:20)

During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told listeners: “Do not misunderstand and think that I am here to abolish Old Testament laws or Prophets. I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. Until heaven and earth disappear altogether, not the smallest letter nor least stroke of a pen will by any means disappear from the Old Testament until everything has been accomplished.”

Jesus and the fulfillment of Old Testament Law (Matthew 5:17 - 5:20)

Salt and Light (from the Sermon on the Mount) (Matthew 5:13 - 5:16)

During the Sermon on the Mount, immediately after delivering the Beatitudes, Jesus began his ministry of “new law” – a different and expanded perspective of Old Testament teachings. He told those listening: You are the salt of the earth…

Salt and Light (from the Sermon on the Mount) (Matthew 5:13 - 5:16)

The Beatitudes - an introduction to the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1 - 5:12)

Seeing the large crowds, Jesus moved to the side of a mountain and sat down. His disciples followed and gathered around him. Jesus began to teach them while the crowd listened. Popularly known as “The Sermon on the Mount”, he began with “The Beatitudes”.

The Beatitudes - an introduction to the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1 - 5:12)

Jesus begins miraculous healing of the sick - news spreads thru region (Matthew 4:23 - 4:25)

Jesus travelled throughout Galilee, teaching in the synagogues, proclaiming the good news of love, hope, understanding, and repentance. Throughout his travels through Galilee, he healed people, curing them of all types of sickness and disease.

Jesus begins miraculous healing of the sick - news spreads thru region (Matthew 4:23 - 4:25)

Jesus calls his first disciples into service (Matthew 4:18 - 4:22)

As Jesus was walking along the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon (aka Peter) and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake (the brothers were fishermen). Jesus told them, “Come with me and I will make you fishers of men.”

Jesus calls his first disciples into service (Matthew 4:18 - 4:22)

Jesus begins his ground-breaking ministry (Matthew 4:12 - 4:17)

Jesus heard that John the Baptist had been arrested and put in prison so he left Nazareth and went to Galilee to live in Capernaum. Jesus’ move to Capernaum fulfils the prophesy of Isaiah which said: “Land of Zebulun and Naphtali, by the Sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee where the Gentiles lived, people living in darkness have seen a great light. On those who live in the shadow of death, a light has dawned.”

Jesus begins his ground-breaking ministry (Matthew 4:12 - 4:17)

Jesus is tested in the Wilderness (Matthew 4:1 - 4:11)

Immediately after his baptism, Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting for forty days, he was hungry. The devil said, “If you are the son of God, turn these stones into bread.” Jesus answered, “The Bible tells us, a person cannot live on bread alone but on the word that comes from the mouth of God.”

Jesus is tested in the Wilderness (Matthew 4:1 - 4:11)

The death and burial of Sarah (Genesis 23:1-23:20)

After living to the age of 127 years old, Sarah died in Hebron. After mourning her death, Abraham approached the Hittites and asked if they would be willing to sell him land he could use as a burial site for Sarah (being a foreigner to the area, Abraham owned no land). Out of respect for Abraham, the Hittites agreed.

The death and burial of Sarah (Genesis 23:1-23:20)

Abraham is tested by God (Genesis 22:1 - 22:19)

God called out to Abraham commanding he take his son Isaac to the region of Moriah and sacrifice him as a burnt offering. Following God’s instructions, Abraham cut wood for the offering and the following morning, loaded his donkey and took two servants and Isaac with him to the location of the sacrifice. After three days, they reached their destination.

Abraham is tested by God (Genesis 22:1 - 22:19)

Abraham signs a treaty with Abimelech (Genesis 21:22 - 21:34)

Abimelek (also spelled Abimelech) and his military commander Phicol (who acted as a witness to the events that unfolded) approached Abraham and asked that he swear to an oath, or truce of sorts, promising that they will deal faithfully with each other. Abraham agreed with Abimelek but mentioned his dissatisfaction that a well had been closed off to him by Abimelek’s servants.

Abraham signs a treaty with Abimelech (Genesis 21:22 - 21:34)

The Birth of Isaac and Hagar sent away (Genesis 21:1 - 21:21)

Abraham’s wife, Sarah, felt that at her advanced age, she could have no children so as was traditional for the time, she gave her handmaid, Hagar, to Abraham to conceive a son. Ultimately, Abraham and Hagar had a son that they named Ishmael. Unexpectedly, but as promised, God gave Abraham, who was 100 years old at the time, and Sarah a child.

The Birth of Isaac and Hagar sent away (Genesis 21:1 - 21:21)

Abraham tells king Abimelech that Sarah is his sister (Genesis 20:1 - 20:18)

Abraham moved his family, likely in search of better pastures for his herds, to Negev (located between Kadesh and Shur). From there he moved to Gerar where he lived for quite some time. Once again, Abraham and Sarah (his wife) told everyone that Sarah was his sister. Abimelech, the king of Gerar, had the privilege to select whichever woman he wished to add to his collection of wives. Abimelech, thinking that Sarah was not married (because Abraham had told everyone she was his sister), sent for her to add to his concubine.

Abraham tells king Abimelech that Sarah is his sister (Genesis 20:1 - 20:18)

Lot's incestuous relationship with his daughters (Genesis 19:30 - 19:38)

Rather than live in the city, Lot fled to the mountains instead where he and his two daughters lived in a cave. Lot’s oldest daughter came up with a sinful idea that would allow her and her sister to have children.

Lot's incestuous relationship with his daughters (Genesis 19:30 - 19:38)

The Destruction of Sodom of Gomorrah (Gen 18:16 - 19:29)

Abraham had just finished visiting with God and two angels. God knew Abraham was becoming a great nation with his people doing what was just and right but God had heard that the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were very evil.

The Destruction of Sodom of Gomorrah (Gen 18:16 - 19:29)

God tells Sarah she will have a son (Genesis 18:1 - 18:15)

Abraham was sitting outside at the entrance to his tent when he saw three men standing nearby. He recognized the three men as God and two of his angels. Abraham rushed to meet them and asked them if they would like to stay and eat. He told Sarah to make some bread while he gathered some of the best meat from the herd to serve to his guests.

God tells Sarah she will have a son (Genesis 18:1 - 18:15)

Abraham gets a new name (Genesis 17:1 - 17:27)

Still childless, Abram and Sarai were getting old when God reiterated his promise to Abram that he would be the father of many nations. God cemented the deal when he told Abram that he would no longer be called Abram but henceforth, would be called Abraham, a new name that was fitting. Abraham means “father of a multitude”. God also told Abraham that Sarai’s name would be changed to Sarah and foretold that he would bless Sarah and she would have a son.

Abraham gets a new name (Genesis 17:1 - 17:27)

Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 16:1 - 16:16)

Sarai, Abraham’s wife, had not yet had a son as God had promised Abraham. She was getting old and feeling anxious that she may never have a child. At this time, she had an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar. Sarai suggested to Abraham that he take Hagar as his wife so she could give Abraham a child.

Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 16:1 - 16:16)

God's covenant with Abraham (Genesis 15:1 - 15:21)

After Abraham returned from Egypt a rich man, God spoke to Abraham in a vision. God told Abraham, “Do not be afraid, I am your shield and your very great reward” meaning, “don’t fret, I will bless you and protect you.”

God's covenant with Abraham (Genesis 15:1 - 15:21)

The Separation of Abraham and Lot (Genesis 13:1 - 14:24)

Abraham and his nephew Lot returned from Egypt very rich men with each owning a significant share of livestock and other goods. Upon returning, Abraham and Lot found that the land would not support the large number of animals that they were now required to feed. The stress of trying to feed the animals on limited land resources began causing tension between Abraham and Lot’s workers.

The Separation of Abraham and Lot (Genesis 13:1 - 14:24)

Abraham's trip to Egypt (Genesis 12:10 - 13:2)

After God delivered Abraham to the land of Canaan, God tested Abraham’s faith again. This time Abraham faltered. After Abraham had lived in Canaan for a while, a great famine spread across the country. Very little rain fell and with little water to put on the crops, food became difficult to find. Abraham and his wife Sarai decided to move to Egypt to live until the famine passed. God did not tell Abraham to do this. Abraham decided to move to Egypt on his own.

Abraham's trip to Egypt (Genesis 12:10 - 13:2)

Abraham and the land of Canaan (Genesis 11:27 - 12:9)

Abraham descended from Shem, Noah’s son, and was Noah’s great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandson. Abraham’s name used to be Abram which meant “high father”. God changed Abram’s name to Abraham which means “father of a multitude. Later we will see why God changed Abraham’s name.

Abraham and the land of Canaan (Genesis 11:27 - 12:9)

The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1 - 11:9)

During the days of Noah and his sons Shem, Japheth, and Ham, the world spoke one language. God had commanded Noah and his sons to fill the whole earth with people but instead, they began to settle in Babylonia rather than scatter about the Earth as God had commanded.

The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1 - 11:9)

Noah's Sons and the Uncovering of Noah (Genesis 9:18 - 9:29)

Noah had three sons, Shem, Japheth, and Ham (who had a son named Canaan). In the ancient times, seeing your father naked was very bad. It was considered disgraceful to the father. “Honor thy father and mother” was the rule and was so important to their culture, that striking or cursing a parent was punishable by death.

Noah's Sons and the Uncovering of Noah (Genesis 9:18 - 9:29)

Noah and the Ark (Genesis 6:1 - 9:17)

Several generations after Adam and Eve, God saw great evil on the Earth and it made him sad. His mercy came to an end and people of Earth had to be held accountable for the wrong things they were doing. God planned to wipe every man and animal off the face of the Earth and to rebuild the Earth from the family of Noah. Noah was the great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandson of Seth (Adam and Eve’s third son) and was a good man who followed God.

Noah and the Ark (Genesis 6:1 - 9:17)

Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1 - 4:26)

Eve (wife of Adam) gave birth to a son she named Cain. Later, Eve had another son that she named Abel. As Cain and Abel grew, they each chose jobs to do. Cain became a farmer while Abel tended to animals such as goats and sheep.

Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1 - 4:26)

The story of Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:4 - 3:24)

God had been very busy. In just five days he had created the heavens, the earth, and light. After creating the animals, he realized that he needed someone to watch over them, to be at the top of the food chain. He decided to create man. Good took some dirt, formed a man out of it, and breathed life into him. He named the first man, Adam.

The story of Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:4 - 3:24)

The Baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13 - 3:17)

As John the Baptist had foreseen, Jesus travelled from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. John tried to deter Jesus saying, “But, I should be baptized by you!” But Jesus insisted explaining, “It is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” John baptized Jesus. When Jesus rose from the water, the skies opened and the “Spirit of God” descended from the sky to Jesus. A voice from heaven proclaimed, “This is my Son, whom I love. With him I am well pleased.”

The Baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13 - 3:17)

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus (Matthew 3:1 - 3:12)

John the Baptist preached in the wilderness of Judea, telling his audience, “Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven has come near.” John was the one spoken of in the Old Testament through the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of a man calling in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way for God, make a straight path for him.’”

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus (Matthew 3:1 - 3:12)

Florida atheist group plans to distribute pamphlet depicting Bible sexually assaulting frightened woman

Florida remains a key religious battleground as atheists in the state have once again strategized a means to ensure Bibles are not distributed in area schools, this time with plans to distribute pamphlets depicting a cartoonish human-like Bible sexually assaulting a terrified woman. The pamphlet, titled “An X-Rated Book: Sex and Obscenity in the Bible”, emphasizes biblical passages that mention sex, nudity, and circumcision which The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) describes as “obscene”.

Florida atheist group plans to distribute pamphlet depicting Bible sexually assaulting frightened woman

Herod the Great orders death of all infants in Bethlehem- Jesus on the run (Matthew 2:13 - 2:23)

After the magi (wise men) visited Jesus, an angel told Joseph (via a dream) to take Jesus and Mary and flee to Egypt. The angel explained that Herod the Great was about to search for Jesus and kill him. The angel instructed Joseph to remain in Egypt until the angel told him it would be safe to leave. Joseph fled with his family during the night. By morning, they were well on their way to Egypt.

Herod the Great orders death of all infants in Bethlehem- Jesus on the run (Matthew 2:13 - 2:23)

King Herod sends Magi (wise men) to visit baby Jesus in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1 - 2:12)

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Magi (wise men) from the East arrived in Jerusalem (located just five miles north of Bethlehem) asking King Herod where the baby “king of the Jews” was located. The Magi explained that they had seen a star and had come to worship the new king.

King Herod sends Magi (wise men) to visit baby Jesus in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1 - 2:12)

The Creation of the World (Genesis 1:1 - 2:3)

God created our world in six days. The first three days involved acts of separation, progressing from large acts of separation to smaller acts – separating light from darkness, earth from the sky, and land from the oceans and lakes. It was during the first three days that the foundation of our world was created.

The Creation of the World (Genesis 1:1 - 2:3)

Joseph discovers Mary is pregnant (Matthew 1:18 - 1:25)

Mary was pledged to marry Joseph when they found that Mary was pregnant – a perplexing dilemma for Joseph since they had not yet slept together. Joseph did not want to publicly disgrace Mary so he had in mind to break the marriage pledge quietly. Before he could act, and angel of God explained to Joseph (in a dream) that Mary’s conception was through the Holy Spirit. God told Joseph that he should honor the marriage vows and take Mary as his wife. He explained that the child to be born would be a boy and that it should be named “Jesus” because “he will save people from their sins”. This fulfilled the prophesy: A virgin shall conceive and give birth to a son – and they will name him Immanuel (meaning “God with us”).

Joseph discovers Mary is pregnant (Matthew 1:18 - 1:25)

Matthew describes the genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:1 - 1:17)

The introduction in Matthew sets the stage for the story to follow and serves the purpose of identifying Jesus as a descendant of Abraham and David in order to demonstrate the fulfillment of God’s promises to Abraham and David. The book of Matthew opens with a genealogy of Jesus and a note that there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen generations from David to “exile in Babylon” (when Nebuchadnezzar took the southern tribe of Judah into captivity in Babylon), and fourteen generations from exile to the birth of Jesus.

Matthew describes the genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:1 - 1:17)

Where was Jesus mentioned in the Old Testament? The Messianic Prophecies fulfilled in the New Testament.

Many may not recognize the Old Testament support for Jesus as the promised Messiah. Called Messianic Prophecies, these Old Testament scriptures support the Christian belief that Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah. As you can see from the list below, the set of prophecies from the Old Testament were indeed fulfilled by the events documented in the New Testament.

Where was Jesus mentioned in the Old Testament? The Messianic Prophecies fulfilled in the New Testament.

Oklahoma City government building to be used for satanic black mass

Some Oklahoma City church leaders (and residents) are unhappy with the city for allowing a devil-worshiping group to use a public government building for a satanic black mass. On September 21, 2014, the Dakhma of Angra Mainyu will hold a satanic black mass and a “reverse exorcism” in the Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall. Tickets for the event have sold out.

Oklahoma City government building to be used for satanic black mass

Gospel of Jesus's Wife - ancient papyrus fragment proven to be forgery

Within the study of Christianity, forged and faked ancient documents proclaiming a new shocking, revelation are nothing new. But recent news offering substantial evidence that the often-talked-about Gospel of Jesus’s Wife is a forgery – well, it breaks new ground – particularly since its authenticity was supported by Harvard University and promoted on the Smithsonian channel, both of which have an especially dark shade of black on their faces right now.

Gospel of Jesus's Wife - ancient papyrus fragment proven to be forgery

Atheists lodge complaint against Clemson football program for prayer services

Atheist group, Freedom from Religion Foundation, has lodged a complaint against the Clemson football program, accusing the coach of running a team that is “entangled” and “entrenched” in religion. FFRF complained that the athletic program participates in bible studies and prayer services and since the school is partly state-funded, the separation of church and state should be applied

Atheists lodge complaint against Clemson football program for prayer services

Esau gives up his birthright to Jacob (Genesis 25:27 - 25:34)

At this point, Jacob and Esau have grown up. Esau is a very good hunter, a wild sort of man, who loves the outdoors. Jacob on the other hand, is more civilized and mature, preferring to stay within the home. Their father, Isaac, loved the taste of wild game and as a result, grew close to Esau. Similarly, Rebekah became closer to Jacob creating a family dynamic similar to many modern-day families with each parent gravitating towards one of the children.

Esau gives up his birthright to Jacob (Genesis 25:27 - 25:34)

New Research: Homophobia takes years off your life - being a good Christian adds it back

In what turns out to be another case of propaganda slipped to the public under the guise of serious scientific research, a Columbia University research team has released a new research paper which concludes that homophobia shaves years off your life – 2.5 years to be exact. Their stated solution of course, is for society to accept homosexuality as an acceptable moral behavior in order to improve the health of the overall population. Here’s what’s wrong with their study.

New Research: Homophobia takes years off your life - being a good Christian adds it back

The Birth of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25:19 - 25:26)

After a quick peek at Ishmael’s genealogical record, the Bible now turns back to the family line of Abraham and Isaac. We are reminded that Abraham was the father of Isaac who, at 40 years of age, married Rebekah. After 20 years of marriage, Isaac prayed for a child and God answered the call. Rebekah became pregnant.

The Birth of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25:19 - 25:26)

Ishmael's sons (Genesis 25:12 - 25:18)

Ishmael lived to be 137 years old. His sons and their families settled in the area from Havilah to Shur, along the eastern border of Egypt. The passage notes that the “lived in hostility” towards the other tribes they were related to.

Ishmael's sons (Genesis 25:12 - 25:18)

The genealogy of Jesus

The genealogy of Jesus is described in two different passages of the New Testament – one in the Gospel of Luke and the other in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew’s attempt at recording the genealogy of Jesus commences with Abraham and then begins again from King David and his son Solomon through the legal line of the kings via Jeconiah to Joseph. Luke’s attempt gives a different genealogy, going back to Adam, through Nathan, a minor son of David, and again to Joseph. The lists are identical between Abraham and David, but differ from that point onward.

The genealogy of Jesus

The death of Abraham (Genesis 25:1 - 25:11)

In later age, Abraham took a new wife, Keturah who bore him six sons, including some lines which would become significant (and enemies of Isaac) in later chapters – the Ashurites (Assyrians), Letushites, Midianites, Shuhites, and Leummites. Abraham left everything to Isaac and gave gifts to his remaining sons and sent them away to land in the east.

The death of Abraham (Genesis 25:1 - 25:11)

A wife for Isaac (Genesis 24:1 - 24:67)

Abraham was an advanced age when he asked his servant to swear he would find a wife for his son Isaac and that he not get a wife for Isaac from the Canaanites (from the area where Abraham was living at the time) but would instead travel to his old country to find a wife for his son. The servant...
A wife for Isaac (Genesis 24:1 - 24:67)

Sorry Science Daily - your propaganda that camels could not exist in Moses' time is sadly illogical

Recent findings from a Tel Aviv University study used radiocarbon dating to “pinpoint the moment when domesticated camels arrived in the southern Levant”. According to their findings, camels did not arrive in the Eastern Mediterranean until 900 BCE, far later than the age of Moses when camels were first mentioned in the Bible. Take what they claim with a grain of salt. Remember, these same scholars once argued that writing was unknown during the time of Moses – an argument that they have since retracted after evidence was found proving writing existed long before Moses walked the earth.

Sorry Science Daily - your propaganda that camels could not exist in Moses' time is sadly illogical

Cloudy U.N. report suggests Vatican purposefully adopted policies promoting molestation of children

According to a U.N. human rights committee, the Vatican “systematically” adopted policies that allowed priests to rape and molest tens of thousands of children over decades. The committee urged the Holy See to open its files on pedophiles and bishops who concealed their crimes. The report, which took the Vatican by surprise in its harsh tone, puts renewed pressure on Pope Francis to move decisively on the abuse front and make good on pledges to create a Vatican commission to study sex abuse and recommend best practices to fight it.

Cloudy U.N. report suggests Vatican purposefully adopted policies promoting molestation of children

Hawking giveth and Hawking taketh away - oops, there are no "black holes" after all

On a tireless effort to unwrap the mysteries of the universe, scientists build upon their knowledge layer by layer until presumably, at some point we’ll understand how this big blue marble functions within the massive space that surrounds us. The problem with science, and scientists in p...
Hawking giveth and Hawking taketh away - oops, there are no "black holes" after all

Bill Nye "The Science Guy" admits he's an agnostic and finds idea of a God as "troublesome"

On the heels of a public debate with Creation Museum CEO Ken Ham, children’s science hero Bill Nye “The Science Guy” admitted to Huffington Post today that he is an agnostic and found the idea of a God that directs our lives as “troublesome”. Nye is scheduled to debate Ham on Febru...
Bill Nye "The Science Guy" admits he's an agnostic and finds idea of a God as "troublesome"

Homosexual behavior, the Bible, and the societal consequences of declining moral values

Absolute consensus on societal issues will never exist. There will always be disagreement and dissension over what constitutes right and wrong. But general consensus, acceptable by the majority, can be manufactured. Laws, leaders, and societal groups assert great influence on individual citizens...
Homosexual behavior, the Bible, and the societal consequences of declining moral values

How the decline of moral values promote the failure of civilizations

Great civilizations are not timeless. During their lifespan, they produce great innovations, stunning technological advancements, and archive vast caches of knowledge, but inevitably – they will collapse and die. The reasons for civilizational decline are varied and hotly debated. Dozens of t...
How the decline of moral values promote the failure of civilizations