Sharp says conspiracy theories often ignore the myriad of complex beliefs, desires, and motivations humans bring to an issue. Without those complicating matters, the conspiracy theorist can more easily comprehend the issue and move on with other things. “Belief in a conspiracy theory...
Certain Christians are able to hold on to their beliefs and be good Freemasons, as Freemasonry and Christianity can be compatible and do not contradict each other. However, not all Christians feel the same way, as some are afraid that Freemasonry would lead them away from their Christian belief...
Participants completed an online survey, which assessed religious beliefs, levels of uncertainty about interactions with LGB individuals, levels of contact with LGB individuals, and attitudes toward LGB individuals. The goal of the research was to identify the current attitudes of heterosexual Christians ...
What would you say that our celebrations of Halloween say about our culture's beliefs about death and how we understand it? Tish Warren: That's an interesting thing to think about Halloween tied to our culture's beliefs about death. Because typically it's silly, right? It sort of trivializ...
Seventh-day Adventists are Christians with specific beliefs like Sabbath on Saturday and health laws, distinguishing them from other Christian denominations focusing on Sunday worship.
Although there are differing beliefs as to its origin, everyone seems to agree on a connection to the ancient Celts over 2,000 years ago. Yet, many Christians have always been left wondering if they should celebrate Halloween.Many Christians now celebrate Reformation Day on November 1, in ...
We all have beliefs about various things. This is fine. However, some people expect everyone to agree with them. Or in other words, they expect everyone should share their beliefs. The thought process is like this: “(I believe) this is true, so everyone else must acknowledge it is true...
We know God will reward each person according to their works on earth, but what about the good things we do for lost people? Will God reward us for doing good things to those outside the church? The Invisible Elect We know God will reward each person according to their works on earth ...
Some of her classmates replied with Islamic statements and demanded that she should retract her words about Jesus. But she refused. Instead, she defended her Christian beliefs. Immediately the Muslim students said she was guilty of blasphemy under Sokoto State’s Sharia law, which is punishable by...
Should we, like Paul and his fellow Apostles, not also be prepared to face the wrath of those in authority – for our faith and beliefs? Submission and being subservient are completely two different things – which should never be confused. ...