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Reflecting on Jesus' Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane and His Crucifixion can help us to accept God's will in our lives.

Most people find total eclipses of the sun to be profound experiences, while others don't pay any attention. No matter your interest in eclipses, the vast connections between religion, science and world events to eclipses might just tell us someone's watching us...

The death of Jesus is the cornerstone on which the Christian faith is founded.

Tradition says that Jesus was crucified on a Friday, but there are problems with that day. There is a way to answer the question in a spiritually satisfying way.

A comparison of the landmark mini-series of Jesus of Nazareth to the current political climate.

A BBC-aired Jesus depicted upon a cross in an alternative position is making crowds wild.

This article examines a historical claim of a popular book.

A poetry about the crucifixion of JesusChrist

A fictional story of a person witnessing the crucifiction of Jesus Christ

A noted literary theorist has sparked fury among Christians by uttering that the Crucifixion of Christ was not as bad as it has been painted.

Historical revisionism is always worth fighting, wherever it rears its ugly head. In a case as sensitive as Christ's crucifixion, it becomes an even more appropriate staple of criticism, especially since the history disagrees with them whole heartedly.

"What the Thunder Said", which is the final part of The Wasteland, begins with a description of the death of Jesus. After the death of the god, with the consequent loss of personal faith, man must confront his own impotence.

In a rare turn of events, 8 religions are celebrating springtime or religious festivals between Thursday and Easter this year.

A symbolic short story abou the Crucifixion, the pain Christ endured, and the salvation he offers.

Madonna's new tour includes a mock crucifixion. Edgy.

The last eight parts of the Passion have a strange and separate role from the previous ones in which Jesus was actually crucified. Bach has just described a great array of emotions during the crucifixion.

Madonna's back in the news because of a cross, only this time she's on it. Why does she love to piss off religious leaders?

A comparison of the styles used in producing Albrecht Durer's "Knight, Death, and The Devil" and Matthias Grunewald's "Crucifixion."

This year's Good Friday I am reminded of two passages from the Gospels about Our Lord's Crucifixion.

From Michael Richards's racist tirade to Steve Irwin's tragic death, here are the top ten celebrity moments of 2006.

This study of symbols from Hinduism and Christianity as found in the film ends with a blurb about an opinion poll for addenda probes beyond antisemitism and excessive violence.

Amidst horrible movies of 2006, 10 really shine out.

Review of The Lost Gospel

I explain and explore the necessity and purpose of a "parable" of my own discovery that gives us a modern example of spiritual life. Some Bible verses are quoted.

Christians believe that Jesus has restored the communication between man and God which was broken in the Garden of Eden. But after the death of Christ, communication between man and God does not seem better than it was shortly after man sinned.

Religious and Biblical Imagery and their social and political allusions in Faulkner and Wright's work.

Easter is a time for Christian's to celebrate the rise of Jesus from the dead. It is the most important event on the Christian calendar.

Contrary to the beliefs of many within and outside of the Christian Church, Jesus upheld a continuity between Israel's Old Testament and Christianity. This paper explores the inseparability and necessary connections between the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Luther began his ecclesiastical career as an Augustinian Monk in the Roman Catholic Church. Consequently, Luther was initially loyal to the papacy, and even after many theological conflicts, he attempted to bring about his reconciliation with the Church.

Our heritage is carved in stone, painted in illuminated manuscripts, set in mosaics, sculpted from clay or wood and woven into textile for the perpetuity of mankind.

A review of the pop artist most commonly compared to Andy Warhol, Michael Albert and his Sir Real works.

This article contains an in depth look into the novel Memnoch the Devil, written by Anne Rice. Along with a short summary of the authors background and that of the books storyline, I have included a glimpse into the meaning and implications of the novel.

Family holiday traditions need not be either expensive or complicated. If you have trouble coming up with new ideas for holiday traditions, read this article. You are sure to find a tradition that suits your family for the holidays.

Christopher Moore gives his own take on Jesus' life through his character Biff.

When the pulpit becomes too comfortable, the message turns soft

Monterosso is a fusion of the old and new Europe. Exploring the sandy beaches, hiking on the Asurro footpaths, and dancing in the summer are only a few things to do. Hop aboard Trenitalian and see what the rest of the Italian Riviera has to offer.

There were a lot of angry people reacting to Mel Gibson's Anti-Semitic slurs. The question is...why?

While the ancient Jewish view of women was sometimes harsh, Jesus of Nazareth's ministry changed some of that. Even the writers of the Gospels, Jewish men themselves, had to acknowledge the special place of women in Christianity.

An essay about ancient Rome and Han China

Christian music has changed a lot throughout the years.

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His One and Only Son, that who ever believes in Him will not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Tale of a Childhood Dance with Christianity

What happens when there is an execution taking place in the USA? There are certain rituals .

The Shroud of Turin is believed by many to be the burial shroud of Christ. It has undergone extensive examination by both relgious and scientific experts. What is the final analysis?

The highpoint of Easter in the thirteenth century was called Holy Week. When Christ died on the cross for Christians believers. The Holy Fire is described as a fiery red light, the holy light of God shining in the tomb. It ties the knots of other feast holidays together.

Mikhail Bulgakov was a downtrodden result of Soviet Censorship. In The Master and Margarita he wrote of the absolutist views that created such a state and rejected them via his re imagining of the Gospel through the eyes of Pontius Pilate.

If you are curious about how Lent is Celebrated, or interested in celebrating it yourself, you will find the basics of the celebration in this tutorial. Remember this is just a quick tutorial to get you started;

Many of us start off with plans for huge behavioral changes in Lent. Then we fall off the wagon. Here's how to make Lent more meaningful.

The albigensian crusade and its effects upon the social climate of western europe.

In 1939, the Nazi government allowed over 900 Jews to emigrate from Germany. The purpose was to demonstrate to the world that no country would accept them and that there would be no ouitcry if all the Jews of Europe were eliminated.

A brief summary of the effects of disparate leadership in the First Crusade of 1095.

Religion can be very entertaining...

Therefore, let us spring forth into a cleansing of the soul and nourish your body with the spiritual food.

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in your classroom. Corelate a day of celebration with the study in history,culture,language,art and music. This Lesson Plan offers lots of options and is adaptable for late elementary to middle school classrooms.

A new book attempts to follow Himmler's quest for the Grail in Spain.

Formally known as Ruck of Heltah Skeltah and Boot Camp Clik fame, Sean Price is resurrected with Jesus Price Superstar. Read about his new album, family and his future plans

The Spear said to have pierced the side of Jesus Christ has been used by many men of Destiny to further their aims. This includes an Occult group in Nazi Germany. A look at who they were, what happened to the lance and more

The Resurrection of Christ three days after he was crucified on the cross is the reason we celebrate the Easter holiday

A thesis on the psychology behind the Maury Povich show

historical annotation on the origin of Easter Best dress and advocation to reinvent an old tradition

As the number two best film of all time according to IMDB's users, The Shawshank Redemption is a newer entry in the catalog of all time greats, but it's still one amazing film

"But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He that gives you power to get wealth..." Deuteronomy 8:18

Egg hunts, bunnies, Easter baskets - all rather old-hat, right? You can certainly do these things, but you can jazz them up by making them a little different.

I felt rather small in stature after realizing that all in all most of the religions have a common thread or two.

Director Phillip Saville and screenwriter John Goldsmith set out to adapt the most beloved of the four gospels for the big screen. How does it hold up? This article examines that subject.

The Easter Jigsaw Puzzles look really cool to make. I plan on making these puzzles with my kids for Easter. I know it would be much easier to run out and buy a dollar puzzle, but this would be a great project to do with your kids.

It's that time of year again. Winter has reached its cruel zenith; men everywhere mourn the loss of football and the upcoming romantic death-trap, Valentines Day, and suddenly, as if from outer space, come the dirty forehead people.

Is Bukowski's "Freedom" a straightforward and concrete tale of self-castration, or something more?

The Easter bunny has its origin in pre-Christian fertility lore. The Hare and the Rabbit were the most fertile animals known and they served as symbols of the new life during the Spring season.

Tongue in cheek interview with Jesus Christ. Humorous slant but delivers a message or two. Will offend almost every "religious" person.

This is an overview of the importance of Ash Wednesday and the symbolism through ash markings to the forehead.

Did you ever wish you could have seen Daniel in the lion's den, the Red Sea part, the resurrection of Christ? You can see all these things and more at the Biblewalk Wax Museum in Mansfield, Ohio.

Jerusalem is first mentioned as the city of Ursalim in Egyptian texts of 2000 BC. Today Jerusalem remains the heart of a very troubled land as conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians flare into occasional violence and terrorism.

If you're not sure how our Easter holiday came to be, then read this article and find out the story for yourself! The Easter season is actuall a combination of many holy days that are celebrated by the Christian church.

Have you ever given a gift to someone who you knew did not deserve it? When you gave it to them, did they show their appreciation or did they take your gift and set it aside and continue to treat you the same way?

The 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin is going to be one of the best Winter Olympics ever - but why stop just at the events? Check out all these local attractions that will have you leaving the Winter Games with a great tourist experience.

Bruges is off the beaten track, even for visitors to Belgium, but it is worth a visit nevertheless for its historical sights and old world ambiance.

If you've always been curious about the Seder Ceremony, this is the step by step.

Easter is one of our most popular holidays, second perhaps only to Christmas. The most endearing figure of Easter is of course the Easter Bunny. But where does the Easter Bunny come from? Why does he hide eggs and chocolate for children to find?

A summary of recent scholarship on the life of Jesus.

Although the afterlife remains something of a question mark, children are more informed of the possibilities of life after death than death itself. Educating your child about death and tragedy is healthy and important to his or her development.

Although many Christian events and holidays have been turned into secular celebrations one holiday has retained its historical perspective and religious meaning

Easter is much more than bunnies and colored eggs. Parents should teach their children that Easter is the celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Easter is not only a religous holiday.I'ts a celebration for all cultures.

Art has always been a vehicle for people to express their ideas, their beliefs, their values and themselves. Throughout time it has been used to serve a myriad of varying objectives ranging from decoration to education to pure expression of ideas.

explains how philosophy and religion are related

Consideration that Judas was not the great betrayer of Jesus that he has been made out to be.

Jerusalem has always been a hotspot for a "unique" kind of family vacation, a way to expand your religious faith and a sort of holy pilgrimage. Find out what to see, where to best use your time, and what applies to a family of specific religious beliefs.

Winner of 11 Academy Awards, Ben Hur is still one of the most rented, bought and watched films of all time. A sweeping epic, it is a film classic duplicated but never equalled for its grandeur and multi-genre story.

Every time a "Jesus film" has been made, from the silent films which deliberately omitted the trial of Jesus before the Sanhedrin, to the more recent films that have not, it has always produced controversy and concern.

The symbolism of Chrisianity coins in the ancient past - mainly Byzantine coinage.

It was late at night, but the streets were still crowded. The narrow alleyways were made even more congested by the overwhelming presence of merchants.

Most so-called Christians in America have rejected some of Christ's most essential teachings and are hell-bent on dismantling the programs and institutions that in many ways achieve what Christ commanded.

Art is an important element of a society's ability to translate its religious belief to its members and to the world. Religion uses verbal arts, music, and pictorial arts in order to preserve its traditions and messages.

The many ways in which he gained honor and lost it becomes central in understanding the mindset of ancient Rome and Israel. It is also important when examining what makes Christ so unique in the scheme of things.

The mood in first century Israel was an eschatological mood. The Israelites at this time, and later, the Jesus following gentiles, saw that the "end-times" were close at hand.

Cologne started as a Roman colony on the banks of the Rhine and is best known at the time as the birthplace of Julia Agrippina, sister of Caligula, wife of Claudius, and mother of Nero.

Like many holidays, including Christmas, Halloween and Mayday, Easter's roots lie deep in the pagan religion, dating back centuries before Christianity.

As a fairly young Christian who devoted his life to Christ only two years ago, I have become intrigued by many Christian observations and traditions, both past and present.