Religion

A Look at the History of the Vatican

January 20, 2010 Christianity

Vatican City, or the Vatican, is a sovereign city-state located in Rome, Italy. It is surrounded by walls, and has a population of about 800 people. The Vatican sits on about 110 acres and is home to the Pope, the leader of the Catholic Church. Vatican City came into existence in 1929 with the Lateran [...]

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The Importance of Lumbini – The Birthplace of Buddha

January 11, 2010 Buddhism

Many religions look to holy sites to remember and honor their history. These sites might be churches, temples, ruins of ancient buildings that were associated with the religion, or places where momentous events happened. For instance, Christians look to Jerusalem as a holy area, because that’s where Jesus walked. Muslims look to Mecca as their [...]

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Jesus and the Miracle of Lazarus

December 28, 2009 Christianity

In the town of Bethany, Lazarus was very sick. His sisters sent word to Jesus that their brother’s health was failing, and asked him to come. But instead of rushing to the town and helping Lazarus, Jesus took his time in getting there. He knew there was to be a great miracle, and he didn’t [...]

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The Story of Christmas

December 21, 2009 Christianity

In the gospel of Matthew and Luke is the story of Mary and her husband, Joseph, who were the parents of Jesus. Jesus was sent to Mary by God, and asked to bear him as her own child. Mary and Joseph were in the town of Bethlehem when it was time to give birth, but [...]

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Lighting the Menorah for Hanukkah

December 14, 2009 Events

During the end of November or early December, Hanukkah begins. It happens on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev. The word “Hanukkah” means “Rededication,” and is meant to remember the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem in 165 BC, after the Jewish soldiers wrestled it back from the Syrian-Greek soldiers. The [...]

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