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30 Black Saturday Facts, Trivia, and Myths

Black Saturday is celebrated differently around the world, but in Christian cultures, it is a day of both grief and joy. Find out why this is so from these 30 facts, trivia, and myths about Black Saturday: 1. Black Saturday is a Christian religious observance that commemorates the last day of Christ’s death, which falls…

News

Fireballs in the Sky Spark Belief ‘Jesus Is Returning Very Soon’

Residents in South Africa claimed to have seen meteor showers in three separate provinces in the country. These fireballs traveling across the sky have stirred up different reactions from people on social media. However, experts proposed the bright lights seen…

Pope Revises Church Law to Sanction Sexual Abuse of Adults by Priests and Laypeople

Pope Francis has widened the scope of the Roman Catholic Church’s definition of sexual abuse to include adults and not only children. The revision explicitly acknowledges that adults can also become victims of sexual misconduct by priests and laypeople who…

Bible Mobile Apps and Christian Websites Taken Down in China

As China continues its nationwide crackdown on Christianity, the government recently shut down Christian public accounts on the Chinese social media platform WeChat. Bible mobile apps, meanwhile, were banned from the App Store in the country. According to a report…

1,500-Year-Old Golden Medallion with Jesus Image Displayed in Turkish Museum

A 1,500-year-old gold medallion that has the image of Jesus Christ is being displayed at an archaeological museum in Turkey. The museum, formally established in 1968, can be found in the northern province of Corum. As reported on the Turkish…

Catholic Priests Warn Against Covid Vaccines Contrary to Vatican Statement

Covid-19 vaccines have been drawing warnings from several Roman Catholic priests to this day. One of these warnings has recently come from a Catholic priest in Wisconsin, who advises his congregants to shun said vaccines. As reported on NBC News,…

PM Scott Morrison Labels Social Media as a ‘Weapon of the Devil’

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison spoke in a religious convention on the Gold Coast last week, where he said he was “called to do God’s work.” In a video of his speech shared online, he also referred to social media…

Fargo Police Ask Public to Help Identify Suspect in Jesus Statue Vandalism

The Fargo Police Department has recently released a video of a person vandalizing the statue of Jesus in front of a church in downtown Fargo. The Police have not yet named any suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance…

2021 Report Reveals Fast-Rising Persecution of Christians Worldwide

Based on a 2021 US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) report, the persecution of Christians is rapidly rising around the globe. This comes as China terrorizes hundreds and hundreds of Muslims while normally doing business worldwide. “For a very…

Jesus Actor in ‘Passion of the Christ’ Pushes Child-Blood-Draining Theory, Gets Backlash

Jim Caviezel, popular for playing the role of Jesus in the 2014 film The Passion of the Christ, receives backlash after promoting a QAnon conspiracy theory during an online anti-vax COVID conference. According to the theory, people are harvesting adrenaline…

Centuries-Old Time Capsule Discovered in the Cross of Hungarian Cathedral

The cross sitting on Hungary’s largest church, the Esztergom Cathedral, has been found concealing a time capsule that is centuries old. The capsule, said to be hidden in the cross for 176 years, was discovered during a renovation project in…

Faith

Complete Genealogy of Jesus (from Adam and Eve)

This genealogy of Jesus was taken from a combination of various chapters in the Bible. And best efforts to reconcile some of the inconsistencies in these chapters were employed. Jesus’ family tree from Adam to Noah was taken from Genesis 5:3–32. The descendants of Shem…

Covid-19 Prayer for Protection

Since the beginning of the first lockdown, various and deadlier variants of Covid-19 have surfaced and have been infecting the population, which caused relockdowns among cities and countries. Because of this, even more people are starving, getting unemployed, losing their homes, and just trying to…

Interesting Questions About Heaven (Part 2)

For most, even for Christians, Heaven is a mysterious place, and its splendor is hard to describe and imagine. But everyone who believes in Heaven can truly agree it is a dwelling place of peace and joy, a paradise of love and worship. Despite its…

Interesting Questions About Heaven (Part 1)

For most, even for Christians, Heaven is a mysterious place, and its splendor is hard to describe and imagine. But everyone who believes in Heaven can truly agree it is a dwelling place of peace and joy, a paradise of love and worship. Despite its…

Easter Quiz: Test Your Knowledge About Jesus’ Resurrection

Countries all over the world have their own unique and fun ways to celebrate Easter. But in the Christian faith, Easter is more than just Easter bunnies, chocolate eggs, bunny hopping, or delicious food. It is the most important event in the Christian year as…

Book of Genesis: Biggest Questions (Part 9)

In previous parts (Part 6 and Part 8) of this article series, we talked about Jacob in the life of his father, Isaac, and his brother, Esau. In this part, we will explore Jacob’s relationship with his two wives, Leah and Rachel. (Also see Part…

Prayer Against Covid-19

In these uncertain times, when more and more families are being pushed toward unemployment, starvation, poverty, and death, people can only hope to find relief and strength through prayers. A good prayer against Covid-19 is a special prayer released by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of…

Book of Genesis: Biggest Questions (Part 8)

This part of this article series will continue to answer questions relating to the life of Abraham’s descendants: Isaac, Jacob, and Esau. (See also Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, and Part 9.) Why were Isaac and…

Book of Genesis: Biggest Questions (Part 7)

The biggest questions focused on the issues of birthright between the brothers Jacob and Esau, sons of Isaac, in Part 6. This Part 7 will now be devoted to Isaac, son of Abraham, and his wife, Rebecca. (Also see Part 1, Part 2, Part 3,…

Book of Genesis: Biggest Questions (Part 6)

Part 5 ended with the biggest questions on the story of Abraham. In this part, we will talk about questions relating to the twin sons of Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob and Esau, especially concerning Esau’s rights as a firstborn. (See also Part 1, Part 2,…

Book of Genesis: Biggest Questions (Part 5)

Part 3 and Part 4 of this article series covered the biggest questions about the story of Abraham as told in the Bible. Part 5 will continue this journey and will focus on some questions about Lot and the events that transpired in Sodom and…

Book of Genesis: Biggest Questions (Part 4)

This Part 4 picks up from Part 3 of this article series, considering more of the puzzling questions that may be asked regarding events surrounding Abraham in the Book of Genesis. Here they are. (Also see Part 1, Part 2, Part 5, Part 6, Part…

Book of Genesis: Biggest Questions (Part 3)

Part 1 of this article series discussed some of the important questions about creation as well as about Adam and Eve and their children. Part 2 examined questions relating to the time of Noah and the story of the Tower of Babel. This third part…

Book of Genesis: Biggest Questions (Part 2)

In Part 1, significant questions about Genesis chapters 1 to 4 were examined. Here, another attempt to answer more of the biggest questions about Genesis will be made, this time covering chapters 6 to 11. Let’s begin. (See also Part 3, Part 4, Part 5,…

Book of Genesis: Biggest Questions (Part 1)

The Book of Genesis is the first book in the Bible. “Genesis” means origin. Thus, it tells the story of the creation of the world, the birth of sin, the history of mankind—from Adam and Eve to Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph—as well as…

Entertainment

5 Christian-Themed Anime Kids Could Watch

Anime has been around for years, offering fun to either casual viewers who just watch a video or two a day or hardcore binge-watchers who are able to complete two to three series daily. Because of their endearing characters, over-the-top plotlines, and countless memeable moments,…

Nike Gets TRO Banning Sales of Lil Nas X’s ‘Satan Shoes’

Apparel company Nike wins the battle against the devil as it obtains a temporary restraining order (TRO) against art collective MSCHF. The TRO, issued by the Eastern District Court of New York on Wednesday, blocked all sales of Lil Nas X’s “Satan Shoes.”  Early this…

Celebrities Who Admitted ‘Selling Their Souls to the Devil’

Claims of people stating they have sold their souls to the devil seem far-fetched. They are even harder to swallow when these are made by Hollywood celebrities, making it look like their narrative was pulled out directly from a scene in their thriller film or…

20 Blasphemous Songs Christians Should Avoid

Whether writing or listening to music, music is a great outlet to release one’s emotions. It can induce positive feelings like joy, love, pleasure, serenity and can improve one’s mood when feeling low or unmotivated. It can also reduce anxiety or stress and help a…

50 Amazing Catholic Mass Hymns

Singing hymns of praise to God seems to be God’s favorite form of worship as the Bible encourages God’s people to “Sing a new song to the LORD! Sing to the LORD, all the world! Sing to the Lord, and praise him! Proclaim every day…

100 Coolest Worship Songs to Listen To

If you think praise songs can’t be cool, here’s a list of 100 most enjoyable God-themed songs that could change your mind. Be inspired while riding to work, traveling home from school, working out at the gym, cooking dinner, or whatever you’re doing with this…

Lifestyle

50 Most Interesting Good Friday Facts and Trivia

[republished, April 7, 2023] Easter is on its way. But serving as a prelude to Jesus Christ’s resurrection is the story of His passion and death, which in Christian holiday is called Good Friday. This solemn occasion commemorates the day Jesus was betrayed by his…

50 Easter Facts and Trivia You Need to Know

When hearing the word Easter, often one would associate it with bunnies, decorative eggs, colorful baskets, egg hunts, delicious hams, and Jesus’ resurrection. But how did all these Easter customs and traditions start?   All around the world, there are tons of amusing facts and…

The Surest Way to Beat COVID-19

The Internet sure has a lot of answers for everything. When you go type a keyword on the search bar of your browser, it certainly will generate multiple articles related to your topic. Oftentimes it will even provide you with an accurate response. But ask…

200 Best Biblical Names for Girls

If you find choosing a name for your newborn baby girl a little difficult and confusing, drawing inspiration from names, places, and terms in the Bible may help you decide. Below is a list of the cutest biblical names that would be perfect for your…

300 Best Biblical Names for Boys

If you’re a parent and clueless as to what to name your newborn son, the Bible is a good source of amazing and unique names. Below is a list of biblical names, places, and terms you can use as inspiration for naming your sweet baby…