American Exceptionalism refers to the widely held belief that the United States occupies a unique position among the nations of the world, guided by distinct ideals, moral values, and divine favor.

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This week, we continue with our discussion about heaven, and realize we’ve left many stones unturned. Even though our ...

With the news that Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, the day after Easter, faith leaders from across the country shared ...

In a recent article, a computer engineer presents the unconventional argument that the true location of the biblical Garden ...

Barron noted “that’s Francis” as he recalled several of the pope’s personal styles such as his humor, his “personal simplicity” and his application of the Bible’s teachings.

Excavations on unpromising mounds in the Iraqi desert revealed Sumer’s earliest city. Surviving relics and a rebuilt temple ...

It appears that the culprit at Tall el-Hammam was a small asteroid similar to the one that knocked down 80 million trees in Tunguska, Russia in 1908. It would have been a much smaller version of the ...

After the Flood, G-d gave humans permission to eat meat, but this was a concession, as if to say: Kill if you must, but let it be animals, not other humans, that you kill.

Disclaimer: The views and interpretations expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect ...

So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the ...

To members of the faith community: Let us not become numb. Let us not allow loyalty to party or policy to override our ...