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What was the purpose of the Day of Atonement?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) To celebrate the harvest
B) To remember the Exodus
C) To confess sins and seek forgiveness
D) To dedicate the temple

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Catholic Church cleared to hold Mass at Alligator Alcatraz after months of waiting

Religion / Religious News /

MIAMI — After months of requesting permission to hold religious services at Florida’s controversial detention center for migrants in the Everglades, the Archdiocese of Miami finally got an answer.

“I am pleased that our request to provide for the pastoral care of the detainees has been accommodated,” said Archdiocese of Miami Archbishop...Read more

Strength and gentleness. Dreamstime/TCA

Should we teach children about being strong but kind, especially in a world that is so filled with hate?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’m trying to teach my rather high-spirited son about learning a little gentleness. My friends tell me not to quench his spirit – that it could alter his personality. I certainly don’t want to teach him the wrong things, but isn’t it right to teach children about being strong but also doing ...Read more

What is the famous passage in John that describes Jesus' miracle of turning water into wine?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) John 1:1-18
B) John 3:1-21
C) John 6:1-15
D) John 2:1-11

What is the main theme of the Book of Zephaniah?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

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

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Is wanting to spend my life well and do worthy things for others – not to achieve things for myself a lazy approach to life?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: A lot of emphasis is put on ambition and achievement. Is this really what should motivate people? I can’t say I have ambition to be great, but I want to spend my life well and do worthy things for others – not to achieve things for myself. Some of...Read more

What is the famous passage in Second Corinthians that instructs believers to take every thought captive to obey Christ?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) 2 Corinthians 3:1-6
B) 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
C) 2 Corinthians 10:1-6
D) 2 Corinthians 13:1-10

What is the famous passage in Amos that describes the plumb line?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Amos 2:1-16
B) Amos 3:1-15
C) Amos 7:1-17
D) Amos 9:1-15

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Is the principle of dying as a Christian based on how long a person has been saved?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Is the principle of dying as a Christian based on how long a person has been saved? – A.P.

A: One’s salvation is not determined by how long a person has been saved (repenting of sin and accepting Christ as our Savior). There have been those who have repented on their deathbeds and been saved. ...Read more

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The God Squad: The reincarnation debate continues

Religion / God Squad /

Q: I do not believe in reincarnation. It is not comforting to think I would be back here after I die in a world where there is so much turmoil. Instead, I love the idea of my soul going back to God at the end of my life and then, when time here is over, my body will be reunited with my soul and I will live with God/Jesus for eternity in ...Read more

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Should we just choose any church and have our child christened?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My husband and I, both Christians, have not really attended church in recent years, but now that we have a child, we are looking at life very differently and perhaps seeing the value of having a church life. We don’t really like being affiliated with the “nones.” Should we just choose any ...Read more

What is the famous passage in Micah that describes the future restoration of Israel?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Micah 2:1-13
B) Micah 3:1-12
C) Micah 4:1-13
D) Micah 7:1-20

What is the main theme of the Book of Obadiah?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

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

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Are there indications that angels help people today like they did in Bible times?

Religion / Billy Graham /

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Are there indications that angels help people today like they did in Bible times, and if so, should we be able to sense their presence? – A.W.

A: On a deserted, narrow mountain road along a steep cliff, three missionaries realized they needed to turn their car around and go back down the mountain...Read more

What is the famous passage in Malachi that speaks of the Lord's promise to send a messenger to prepare the way?

Religion / Bible Trivia /

A) Malachi 1:1-5
B) Malachi 2:17-3:6
C) Malachi 3:7-12
D) Malachi 4:1-6