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What was the name of the king who ruled over the Persian Empire during the events of the Book of Esther?
A) Cyrus
B) Darius
C) Artaxerxes
D) Xerxes
What was the name of the river that the Israelites crossed to enter the Promised Land?
A) Nile
B) Jordan
C) Euphrates
D) Tigris

Exhumed Minnesota priest gets new resting place as supporters start push toward sainthood
DULUTH, Minn. – A procession of hundreds of Catholics carried a small casket with the remains of the “Patriarch of the Diocese of Duluth” to a new resting place this week, as church officials prepare to lobby for his inclusion among the saints.
The short procession to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary was led by priests, deacons and...Read more

Commentary: Why nostalgia for the 1950s of 'Leave it to Beaver' persists in America's religious right
Anyone looking to drench themselves in the 1950s nostalgia currently favored by the religious right in America should consider watching “Leave It to Beaver” stoned. Which is what I did with an old friend in the 1980s while attending graduate school at the University of California-Berkeley.
Nostalgia for the ’50s — that land beyond time ...Read more

The God Squad: If Hitler was crossing the street
Q: Dear Rabbi Gellman, you asked if we must unconditionally forgive. I used to go to a priest for spiritual counseling, Monsignor James Cooney. One day, a co-worker said she could never be a Christian because she would have to love and forgive everyone, including people who hurt her. I didn't know how to answer her and spoke to Msgr. Cooney ...Read more

Is this acceptable to God?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I lead an unusual kind of Bible study where the group selects topics they’d like to learn about; one example is lewd language overtaking news coverage. Many journalists are outspoken Christians; some even lead Bible studies. Yet in spite of their talk about prayer, things come out of their mouths ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Habakkuk that expresses the prophet's joy and trust in the Lord's salvation?
A) Habakkuk 1:1-11
B) Habakkuk 1:12-2:1
C) Habakkuk 2:2-20
D) Habakkuk 3:1-19
What was the name of the king of Judah who ordered the repair of the temple and found the Book of the Law?
A) Hezekiah
B) Josiah
C) Jehoiakim
D) Jehoash

Are we nearing the end of the world as we’ve known it?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: It hasn’t been until recently that the prophetic Scriptures are easier to comprehend. When I see the turmoil in the world and the tension present in people’s attitudes, I see the reality that our world is greatly distressed and that the world is jittery about the future. Are we nearing the end ...Read more
What is the famous passage in Micah that encourages people to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God?
A) Micah 2:1-13
B) Micah 3:1-12
C) Micah 4:1-13
D) Micah 6:1-16
What is the famous passage in Proverbs that describes the ideal wife?
A) Proverbs 31:10-31
B) Proverbs 20:6-7
C) Proverbs 3:5-6
D) Proverbs 16:3

Christianity saw 'steep drop' in US over past decade, study finds. Here's why
Christianity declined more than any other religious group in the United States in the past decade, but remains the majority, according to a new analysis.
The share of Christians making up the country’s population decreased by 14.3 percentage points between 2010 and 2020, according to a Pew Research Center study released June 9 describing ...Read more

Should I be more careful with what I say?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: My grandmother tells me I have a quick tongue and that I should learn to bring it into submission. My teacher tells me I have a silver tongue and am a good communicator. When I was very young, my Sunday school teacher taught my class the song, “Oh be careful little tongue what you say.” So, I’...Read more

Is there a formula to follow when reading the Bible?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I have a desire to grow spiritually and have been attending a church, but I never really learn anything. I try to read the Bible myself, but there are many things I do not understand. Is there a formula to follow? I wish I could go to Bible school, but I don’t have the money, even with working two...Read more

What can I do to set time aside without letting my responsibilities go undone or simply catch up on my sleep?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: I’m struggling with finding time to read my Bible and pray. I feel guilty when I just rush out the door every morning and say a little prayer as I get in my car, but my time is so pressed. When I get home at night, I am completely exhausted; however, I’m feeling guilty about that just being an ...Read more

Trump's top spiritual adviser visits Miami megachurch. She shares a prophecy
MIAMI — President Donald Trump’s top spiritual adviser visited a southwest Miami-Dade County megachurch to outline a vision of a Christian-dominated world and urge believers, particularly Evangelicals, to help make it a reality.
In a two-hour sermon on Thursday, Florida Pastor Paula White-Cain — a prominent televangelist and senior ...Read more

Is it too much to ask the Lord to work in the heart of my friend?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: One of the most disappointing things in my life has been losing a close friendship with someone who once called me their closest friend. Because of gossip from others, it seems this friendship is lost forever. I have grieved because it has hurt my ...Read more

Leaders of historic Miami Orthodox church must hand keys to Texas diocese, judge rules
MIAMI — After a lengthy and tangled dispute over ownership of one of South Florida’s oldest Christian Orthodox churches, its long-time leadership has lost a pivotal legal battle — and the keys to the sanctuary, at least for now.
Former leaders of the Saints Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, a 70-year-old congregation ...Read more

The God Squad: More on forgiveness
Q: Dear Rabbi Gellman, thank you for addressing this important topic. Forgiveness is not easy, but is necessary to our health. I believe that God is able to love and forgive all beings without condoning or approving of all their actions. There is an important distinction between forgiving the person and condoning or approving their actions. ...Read more

Is the story of Adam and Eve a parable of sorts?
From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham
Q: The Bible is filled with symbolism, but it seems hard to distinguish what is symbolism and what is actual reality. When I read the creation account, specifically about the garden of Eden, could this be a symbolic setting, and the story of Adam and Eve a parable of sorts? – S.R.
A: The Bible not ...Read more
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