May 2009

The Story of David and Goliath

May 27, 2009 Questions & Answers

The story of David and Goliath has been told again and again as an inspirational story. It has been coined as the “underdog’s story” and stresses that no matter how outmatched you might seem, you can always prevail. The story is told in the book of Samuel. In the story, Saul and the Israelites are [...]

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Noah’s Ark: The Story and the Controversy

May 25, 2009 Christianity

The story of Noah’s Ark is a beautiful, inspirational one – but there has always been the question of whether the story actually happened, or if it was a parable meant for teaching and nothing more. Since the Bible is filled with parables, it’s easy to see how some might not believe in the fact [...]

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What are the Basic Tenants of Hinduism?

May 20, 2009 Hinduism

Describing the basic tenants of Hinduism is a loaded question, since there are so many branches of belief. In fact, there is no truly unified system of beliefs. Rather, Hinduism is a way of life, not simply a religion to be followed. Hinduism is full of moral ideals. These include non-violence, friendship, charity, acceptance of [...]

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A Basic Primer: Hinduism

May 18, 2009 Hinduism

With a billion followers, Hinduism is the world’s third largest religion, and it is also the oldest. Hinduism originated in India as a hodge-podge of various religious beliefs, and as such, the basic can’t be easily explained or compared to any other religion. More than a religion, Hinduism is a way of life. Most religions [...]

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Passover: What It Means

May 13, 2009 Events

In the story of Exodus, the Bible tells of the ten plagues that would scour the earth if the Pharoah did not release his Hebrew slaves. One of the plagues would come to be known as “Passover.” During Passover, God would strike dead the firstborn son of every family that did not mark their doors [...]

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