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What was the name of the city that David conquered and made his capital?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Bethlehem
B) Jericho
C) Hebron
D) Jerusalem

Rubber stamp that reads GOVERNMENT. Dreamstime/TCA

Does God hold governments accountable?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: While I know that there are good things about the government, there is so much corruption, and it makes me want to rebel, though I know it’s wrong. Does God hold governments accountable? – N.A.

A: Jesus taught that citizens should render to Caesar the things that belong to Caesar and to God the...Read more

What is the famous passage in Isaiah that describes the new heavens and new earth?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Isaiah 60
B) Isaiah 65:17-25
C) Isaiah 66:22-24
D) Isaiah 54:1-8

How many psalms are in the Book of Psalms?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) 100
B) 120
C) 150
D) 180

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More states guarantee students the right to school-day religious instruction off campus

Religion / Religious News /

In the past month or so, federal courts have dealt a string of blows to conservatives’ push for the biblical Ten Commandments to be posted in public schools.

Yet as states lose over required religious displays, many are working on another route to faith-based education by allowing kids to attend off-campus religious instruction. This year, ...Read more

Who is the primary author of the Book of Joel?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Joel
B) Obadiah
C) Haggai
D) Nahum

What was the name of Ruth's mother-in-law?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Orpah
B) Deborah
C) Naomi
D) Abigail

Concept of Jesus erasing guilt, using an eraser as analogy. Dreamstime/TCA

Why do people walk around carrying extreme guilt?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Society tells young people today not to feel guilty about anything, teaching them they are not at fault for anything. Yet, people walk around carrying extreme guilt. Why? – W.G.

A: The Bible teaches that guilt is inescapable. It says that we all have broken God’s law. Everywhere today, hearts ...Read more

The Passing of Life and Death. Dreamstime/TCA

Hasn’t Jesus given us the freedom to experience all that life has?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Why can’t we live life as we choose and then, as we grow older, accept the Lord and be ready to go to Heaven? Hasn’t Jesus given us the freedom to experience all that life has? – C.C.

A: There have been those who have repented on their deathbeds and have been saved. In the Bible, we read the ...Read more

What is the main theme of the Book of Joel?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Repentance and forgiveness
B) God's justice and righteousness
C) The coming of the Messiah
D) The day of the Lord

What is the famous vision in Daniel that describes the four beasts?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Daniel 2:31-45
B) Daniel 7:1-14
C) Daniel 8:1-14
D) Daniel 10:1-14

Arguments over releasing concealed names in the Baltimore Archdiocese sex abuse report to be heard Friday

Religion / Religious News /

BALTIMORE — Maryland’s highest court is scheduled to consider arguments Friday on whether to release the names of more than a dozen people — mostly current and former clergy members — whose identities were concealed in the public version of a disturbing report released in 2023, chronicling sexual abuse within the Baltimore Archdiocese ...Read more

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The God Squad: Let’s talk about Heaven

Religion / God Squad /

Q: I'm sincere in wishing we could sit down and talk about Heaven – it's SO much more than "the reward for righteous people.” Heaven is about RELATIONSHIP with God, just as this life is intended to be all about relationship with Him, and that connection positively impacting all our relationships, choices and behavior here. Besides that, ...Read more

Woman praying. Dreamstime/TCA

Why do some people who say they are Christians not act like it?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Why do some people who say they are Christians not act like it? Shouldn’t knowing Jesus make a difference in behavior instead of being hypocritical? – F.C.

A: We cannot let hypocrisy divert us or keep us from Christ Himself. Christians will

sometimes falter in their walk with Christ, but ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Obadiah that describes the destruction of Edom?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Obadiah 1:1-9
B) Obadiah 1:10-14
C) Obadiah 1:15-21
D) Obadiah 2:1-9

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Sex abuse survivors move to dismiss Baltimore Archdiocese bankruptcy case

Religion / Religious News /

Representatives of Catholic church sex abuse survivors filed a motion Wednesday to dismiss the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy case, which is blocking the survivors’ ability to sue the church for damages.

The archdiocese filed for bankruptcy in 2023, mere days before state legislation erasing the statute of limitations for sex abuse ...Read more