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Jewish leaders falsely accuse Jesus of blasphemy at an illegal trial.

Many religious types are staunch supporters of the thought that God created humans. They argue that everything created has a beginning, and God is that beginning, the cause of everything that exists.

I love the wonder of each of the seasons, spring, summer, fall and winter. Personally, I love spring and summer the best with longer daylight and warmer temperatures. I love being outside enjoying God ...

In heaven, among the saints, the will of God prevails over all. Jesus told us that we should strive for the same on ...

Religious types emphasize that God is the absolute creator of heavens above and earth below, and everything in between; the existence of universe is not just an accident. God paved the way for ...

At camp there’s a main lodge, several cabins, RV space, and tent areas--even a swimming pool. You can go hiking, explore the ...

The leaders are calling on world leaders to act to implement the Paris Agreement, a 2015 international treaty to limit global ...

Essentialism reigned for 2,000 years. Beginning with Aristotle, philosophers had an almost standard belief that all things and beings had an essence that defined their purpose and existence. For ...

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light, and it was good. Then God’s boss asked Him to stay late and make the sky, too. And God ...