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How Polycarp (And Others) Show The Early Use Of The New Testament

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When did Christians become so whiny?

...The Church is so whiny at times. At least in the West it seems, from the various news outlets which like to showcase the "worst" (and actual worst) of the bunch. Sometimes I read articles and wonder why do certain Christians care so much about this!? It's usually a non-issue really, often under the guise of "principles" or "persecution." Now I realise that some of the articles I linked to above could also relate to serious issues that we, as Christians, should face and discuss. But even from a quick search on Huffington Post and the BBC News for "Christian", the majority of articles (as of writing) from America relate to homosexuality in some form, and for...

Support Israel? OK, which Israel?

..."We interrupt your regularly scheduled programme to bring you this..." Sorry if you were waiting for part 3 of the Coming of Jesus series, but what with all that's going on in the news lately, I felt that this needed to be written first. "Support Israel's right to defend itself from terror." Images like this really don't help anything. If you've been on Facebook, or any other social media no doubt, I'm sure you will have seen (or even said) words to this effect in status' or memes. I keep seeing memes and images posted by people, often from Christians, about "supporting Israel" and each time it makes me stop and question that statement and/or sentiment....

Before The Pumpkins: The Road To The Lions

...The sound of chains echoed through the streets as Ignatius of Antioch was led from Syria to Rome. The old bishop’s body was frail, but his heart burned with the strength of Christ. Each clinking step brought him closer to the arena — and to the wild beasts that would tear him apart — yet his letters brimmed with joy and passion, and a sense of urgency inspiring others to unity, obedience, and unwavering Faith. For Ignatius, death was not defeat; it was the completion of discipleship, crossing the finish line of Faith… the moment when imitation of Christ became complete. Ignatius of Antioch is one of my favourite Early Church Fathers mainly for h...

Before The Pumpkins: Reclaiming All Hallows’ Eve

...Pumpkins: Faith In The Flames Before The Pumpkins: The Day Two Women Defied Rome Before the Pumpkins: The Barbecued Deacon You can now get this series as a free eBook for a limited time, complete with the martyrdom texts in modern English, and a chapter detailing the history of Halloween: Get your free eBook!...

From Dust to Redemption: The Meaning of Ash Wednesday

...he Sacred Faith: Timeless Truths for Modern Minds Does Easter Have Pagan Origins? | The Sacred Faith: Timeless Truths for Modern Minds Fasting: A spiritual and physical discipline | The Sacred Faith: Timeless Truths for Modern Minds Great Lent: The Season of Fasting | The Sacred Faith: Timeless Truths for Modern Minds The Orthodox Great Lent: A highly demanding practice — Catholic news — La Croix International Redeeming Holy Days from Pagan Lies — Ash Wednesday and Lent 4 things to know about Ash Wednesday | Inquirer  ...