Theologian N.T. Wright recently emphasized that while God transcends gender, using traditional male pronouns like “Father” ...

On the 911 call, the son is heard telling dispatchers “I’m not gonna lie, I just killed my father,” WCMH reported. When asked why, he said “God told me to,” according to the news outlet.

From Christmas tree decoration and gift-giving to celebrating the solstice and the idea Santa Claus, five traditions that evolved from pagan customs. With the holiday season right upon us, it’s time ...

But it seems that the pagan influence on some Christmas traditions may have been overstated. Here is a look at seven Christmas traditions and their origins.

The Holy Father Pope Francis speaks often about the peripheries (EG 20). The concept of the peripheries and the Church’s mission to them, however, is nothing new. In fact, it is very, very ancient.

We stand today, like Abraham, atop the mountain, facing the delicate challenge of reconciling morality and prophecy.

Furthermore, pagan deities have been portrayed as dangerous, particularly to children. For example, the Bible says the Canaanites sacrificed babies to a god called Moloch.

Examples include the frequent images of God protecting and comforting his children (Isa. 66:12–13; Hos. 11:1–4). But it's important to note that God is never addressed as Mother.