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A very prominent character in oceanographic history and science was Matthew Fontaine Maury. Being born an American in ...

Three young Christians give us three different perspectives on what the Bible means in their lives and how they read it. They each talk about how it gives them guidance and they also show how they ...

At your age, what would you prefer, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s?” His response: “I’d rather have Parkinson’s; better to spill ...

President Donald Trump swore his oath of office as president for the second time in the Capitol rotunda, one hand raised in ...

President Donald Trump did not place his hand on the Holy Bible Monday as he was swearing into office for a second time, multiple clips of his inauguration show. Trump was sworn in by US Supreme Court ...

Then John gave this testimony: "I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'The man ...

A. The Holy Ghost appeared at times under the form of a dove, and again under the form of tongues of fire; for, being a pure spirit without a body, He can take any form. Q. 422. Is the Holy Ghost ...

Fire carries profound symbolism. The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles echo the “consuming fire” often mentioned in ...

The Holy Bible, the best-selling book of all time, is experiencing a renaissance in the United States — and Generation Z is ...

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the ...

Despite social media attention, the Constitution protects freedom of religion. So putting a hand on a Bible, or even using ...