April 2009

What is the True Meaning of Easter?

April 29, 2009 Christianity

Easter Sunday often means beautiful new dresses for little girls and starched white shirts for little boys. It means colorful eggs hidden in yards, eating enough candy to make tummies ache, and fuzzy bunnies to cuddle. It means spending time with family and friends, and it also means going to church to hear a special [...]

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The Story of Adam and Eve

April 27, 2009 Questions & Answers

One of the first stories taught to children is that of Adam, Eve, and the Garden of Eden. According to the book of Genesis, they were the first man and woman ever created by God, and were given the Garden of Eden as their home. God’s Garden of Eden needed someone to watch over it, [...]

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The Basic Tenants of the Islamic Religion

April 22, 2009 Islamic

Did you know that over half of Americans today don’t understand the religion of Islam? In fact, a recent study by Business Standard found that over 55 percent of people surveyed didn’t know anything about Islam, and didn’t know anyone who was Muslim. Another startling discovery was that the majority of those surveyed believed Islam [...]

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A Basic Primer on Buddhism

April 21, 2009 Buddhism

Buddhism was founded over two thousand years ago in India by a man named Buddha Shakyamuni. Born as a royal price, Buddha lived in the palace until he was 29, at which point he chose a different path. His meditations led him to six years in study, and he finally obtained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, [...]

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