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God answers prayers, just not in the way we expect

20 Sep 2018
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Sharon Kim

Featured Contributor Sharon Kim shares a doodle on God's method of answering prayers. Me: “God allow me to be more patient.” Expected Answer: Miraculous willpower to be more patient Actual Answer:...

The Battle to Give Up Short Term Desires for Long Term Promises

30 Aug 2018
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Sharon Kim

In order to see someone’s true character, you need to see how they live when the lights are off. I honestly think that in order to see someone’s true character, you need to see how they live when...

Jim Carrey Paints Trump Nailing Christ to the Cross

04 Jul 2018
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Gary Nguyen

The Oscar-nominated actor frequently attacks the GOP Canadian born Hollywood actor, . The attack can literally be described as a Biblical one. The actor, via his Twitter feed, shared his latest painting...

Crucified Stormtrooper Display at Church Causes Controversy

25 Mar 2018
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Corey Barnett

Why a Stormtrooper art display has so many people mad A short time ago in a land far, far away, or basically in the last couple of days in England, there has been a growing anger over the display...

Two Renaissance Art Exhibitions Exploring Religion at the Getty

13 Dec 2017
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Elisa Meyer

The works of art were intended to evoke piety in 15th-century audiences The show Sacred Landscapes: Nature in Renaissance Manuscripts reminds the viewer to the many wonders of creation through the eyes...

The New Christian Alternative to Halloween: Light Parties

30 Oct 2017
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Corey Barnett

Halloween is always a difficult situation for some Christians. Some of the themes and motifs seem to have some tension with Christian morals and religious doctrine. But does this mean Christian children...

What Is The Religious Background To Thor: Ragnarok?

19 Oct 2017
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Derek Welch

On November 1 Marvel is releasing the third Thor movie, called Thor: Ragnarok. But what is Ragnarok? And how does it connect to religion? Ragnarok is Old Norse for “The Doom of the Gods.”...

Da Vinci Painting of Jesus Being Sold For $100 Million

13 Oct 2017
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Gary Nguyen

Da Vinci Painting Was Lost for Centuries, Now Will Be Auctioned Off Next Month A painting by Leonardo da Vinci, the 'Salvator Mundi' dating back to the 1500s, is now up for auction. It is one of approximately...

Is Harry Potter Becoming A New Religion?

10 Oct 2017
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Corey Barnett

New Podcast Creates Controversy About Learning Spirituality From Popular Book Series Harry Potter A prophet who returns from the dead. Betrayed by someone close to him. Feared by evil and seen as a savior....

Did You Know Mormons Dominate Competitive Dancing?

09 Oct 2017
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Derek Welch

Contrary to Popular Opinion, Dancing is Huge in the Mormon Community. Mormons dominate the dancing scene. From big names like Julianne and Derek Hough of Dancing with the Stars to less popular collegiate...