Dante’s Divine Comedy has significantly shaped the Christian belief in the immortal soul. This epic poem, authored by Dante Alighieri in the 14th century, remains a pinnacle of Western literature, blending theology, history, and allegory.…
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Dropping The Ball On New Year Celebrations – Gayle Hoefker ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
12 months ago in New Year's Eve
For much of the world January 1st is the accepted and celebrated start of a new year. At the stroke of midnight, a new day and new year is brought in with cheers, singing, …
Christmas: Does It Matter? – Brian Orchard vision.org
Ryan Welsh
12 months ago in Christmas
Most never question the traditions they keep. For many, their personal enjoyment of a holiday is all the convincing needed in whether they partake in a day or not. Is that enough? For example, are …
Are You Going to Heaven? Who Really Knows? thebiblesaysthat.com
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in Heaven & Hell
So what of heaven? is that where we go when we die? Most of what is taught is mere speculation – The opinions of those without any actual knowledge. There is one that can speak …
The Origins of Halloween youtube.com
Have you ever questioned why Halloween? Why is it so popular, why the traditions, where did it come from? As for the origins and traditions it would be hard to miss the pagan influence.
Its …
“Cults” and Real Christianity! – Dexter B. Wakefield thebiblesaysthat.com
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Gospel, Cult
To be labeled “cultish” today carries a similar stigma as being labeled a “heretic” in the third and fourth century…minus the horrific torture and death. These terrifying labels purposefully sway many from questioning mainstream orthodoxy. …
The Queen of May – Adam J. West tomorrowsworld.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in May Day
It’s quite interesting and telling to consider how many modern “Christian” holidays and traditions have their origins rooted deep in paganism. May 1, shares in this heritage. Many Roman Catholics in particular celebrate Mary, Jesus’ …
What Is Mardi Gras? Should Christians Celebrate Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday)? ucg.org
Marshall Stiver
2 years ago in Paganism
Mardi Gras, also known as Shove Tuesday, is a name of near instant recognition. It is associated with excess in everything from eating and drinking to scant clothing and illicit behavior. Built within the celebration …
A Day of Lust, Not Love – Martin G. Collins cgg.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day has become widely accepted by the religious and non-religious as a day to celebrate their significant other. For most its history is unknown or dismissed as unimportant in its currently celebrated state. To …
Vaccine Policy – Richard T. Ritenbaugh cgg.org
Marshall Stiver
2 years ago in Miscellaneous Topics
To take the jab or not is a very divisive issue in our modern culture and Covid 19 has really turned the heat up on personal opinions and attitudes. One of the main reasons for …
New Gods, New Sins – Wallace G. Smith tomorrowsworld.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Miscellaneous Topics
As many today wish to rid the world of the God of the Bible, they in turn, set up their own gods. With these new gods come new orthodoxies, dogmas, and sins. Truth becomes whatever …
Would Jesus want us to remember or celebrate His birthday? thebiblesaysthat.com
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Christmas
Throughout the Bible God is very clear about what he wants us to do and what he doesn’t. Pagan traditions aside, the Bible is very silent on the exact date of Christ’s birth. At the …
The Root and Fruit of New Year’s Eve lifehopeandtruth.com
Marshall Stiver
2 years ago in New Year's Eve
What are you doing on New Year’s Eve? A more intriguing question might be, do you know where the traditions associated with New Year’s Eve originate from? There are many customs and superstitions associated with …
A Right Christmas – Edwin Stepp & Robert Boraker vision.org
Steven Orchard
2 years ago in Paganism, Christmas
The early Christian Church didn’t keep Christmas. Christ wasn’t even born in winter. However, a solar feast commemorating the Persian god Mithra, whom the Romans also worshiped, was historically observed on December 25th around the …
What Is the Mark of the Beast? tomorrowsworld.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Mark of the Beast, Sunday Worship
The Mark of the beast as described in the book of Revelation has been a subject of wild speculation. This whiteboard video clearly lays out what it is and what it isn’t. Within the context …
Hell: Origins of an Idea – Richard Burky, Jeannette B. Anderson vision.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Heaven & Hell
The authors of this article set out to answer a simple question – “how can anyone worship a god who sets up fallible humans to be forever tormented in hell?” The idea of perpetual torment …
Halloween – Bill Butler vision.org
Steven Orchard
2 years ago in Paganism, Halloween
Halloween is rooted in ancient pagan rites and customs. Why do those who claim Christian identity keep it? Paul told the followers of Christ to disassociate themselves such customs when he said “…what accord has …
Halloween: Treat, or Trick? – Richard A. Wilson tomorrowsworld.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Halloween
There is a Gaelic tradition that says, at Samhain, the doors to the underworld open— allowing dead souls and harmful spirits to enter our world. Modern Halloween costumes originated as an attempt to mask one’s …
Proverbs 26: When Should You Answer a Fool? – Mike Hanisko lifehopeandtruth.com
John Grabara
2 years ago in Miscellaneous Topics
There is a Proverb that at first glance might seem contradictory (Proverbs 26:4-5). It reads, “Do not answer a fool according to his folly.” Yet, the very next verse reads, “Answer a fool according to
Easter Sunday sunrise services thebiblesaysthat.com
Ryan Welsh
3 years ago in Easter
Easter Sunday service doesn’t commemorate Christ’s resurrection as assumed by millions of Christians. This is laid out in Timeline of Easter / Passover. Does the Bible mention any kind of sunrise service?… ” with …