The Untold Truth Of The Book Of Proverbs
Tucked away after Psalms, the Book of Proverbs might be one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible. Proverbs is primarily a collection of "wise sayings."
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Stories By Luke T. Harrington
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The Untold Truth Of Jesus' Siblings
Jesus may have started the world's largest religion, but we know surprisingly little about him beyond what's recorded in the gospels.
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Here's What Mortification Of The Flesh Really Entails
Disciplines used can vary widely. Jesuit priest Raoul Plus writes that they fall into two categories: those that use an "instrument," and those that do not.
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Why Isaac Newton Once Stuck A Needle In His Eye
Not only did Isaac Newton invent calculus, he also dabbled in alchemy, biblical history, and served in Parliament. Oh, and once, he stuck a needle in his eye.
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Is The Bible The Most Stolen Book?
The Bible is the most stolen book in history. That's a great factoid to bring out at parties, but is it actually true? As it turns out, it's hard to say.
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The Reason Victor Gruen Regretted Inventing Shopping Malls
As you stand on the sidelines cheering on the death of the mall, though, you might be surprised by who's joining you there: the ghost of Victor Gruen,
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The Untold Truth Of Evangelist John Wesley
The Methodist Church in the UK says there are somewhere around 60 to 80 million Methodists worldwide, making it one of the larger Protestant traditions
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The Real Reason Madonna Doesn't Have A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
There are few symbols more iconic of the entertainment industry than the Hollywood Walk of Fame. So why hasn't Madonna made the list?
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Here's Why Hitler Was Rejected From Art School
Rejected from school and unable to pay rent, Hitler landed in a homeless shelter and was eventually reduced to doing what all failed artists do: making kitsch.
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The Real Reason The Gnostic Gospels Aren't In The Bible
The Gnostic Gospels are real, but they weren't really systematically snuffed out (they mostly just faded into history), and you can still read them.
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How Bathsheba's Extramarital Affair Took Place In The Bible
It's not an exaggeration to call David one of the towering heroes of the Old Testament — in addition to killing the giant Goliath, he managed to unite Israel.
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The Truth About The Mass Grave From Stalin's Great Purge
In August of 2021, workers doing exploratory digging unearthed a mass grave that could contain as many as 20,000 human corpses.
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The Surprising History Of Paul The Apostle
One of the most commonly mentioned facts about the Apostle Paul actually isn't true. The myth is that he was born Saul, persecuted, and changed his name.
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The Untold Truth Of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen actually made his greatest mark as a television personality, speaking weekly to viewers about theology, philosophy, and politics.
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The Dark Reason Actors Refuse To Say The Word Macbeth
If you've ever been part of a theatrical production, particularly a Shakespeare, you've heard the superstition: Never, ever say "Macbeth" aloud in a theater.
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Everything The Women And The Murderer Didn't Tell You About The True Story
Netflix's documentary "The Women and the Murderer" follows a French police chief and a victim's mother as they track down notorious serial killer Guy Georges.
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Inside Barthelemy De Chasseneuz's Trial Of The Rats
While charges against individual livestock would be handled by secular courts, things got a bit more complicated when it came to trying wild animals.
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Here's What The CIA Knew About 9/11 Before The Attack
In the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, there was only one question on a lot of Americans' minds: Could we have prevented this?
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The Origins Of Ring Around The Rosie Aren't What You Think
Would you believe that the origins of nursery rhymes are often dark and violent? That these verses for children often conceal terrible truths from history?
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The Star Theory That Some People Think Proves The Moon Landing Was Fake
There are an awful lot of people devoted to believing very, very strongly that the Apollo moon landings never happened. So why is this the case?
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These Were St. Lawrence's Last Words Before Death
In the second century A.D., Christian writer Tertullian said, "The blood of the martyrs is seed for the Church." It's grisly, but the point is well made.
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The Untold Truth Of The Eastern Orthodox Church
Who is the Eastern Orthodox Church? Where did they come from? And will they share their baklava with you (probably, if you're not a jerk about it)?
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The Queen Elizabeth I Theory That Would Change Everything
Of the six longest-serving monarchs in England, three are women: Elizabeth II, Victoria, and the one who paved the way for both of them - Elizabeth I.
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The Real Reason Jesus Taught In Parables
Jesus stubbornly refused to just say what he meant, instead turning his teachings into allegorical stories that illustrated spiritual or moral teachings.
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What Are The 4 Cardinal Virtues And What Do They Mean?
Plato boiled moral thought and action down to four foundational characteristics that everyone should strive for: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
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The Untold Truth Of The AME Church
The "Black Church," collectively, has, over the last century-and-a-half, become a formidable institution in American politics and Black American life.
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The Haunting Story Of The Siren Head Monster
Siren Head — a 40-foot-tall beast made of decaying flesh with sirens in place of its head — burst onto the internet in August of 2018 and hasn't left.
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