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Some Amish drink, but far less than their neighbors; New Order churches oppose it, communion uses wine, and most heavy drinking is among unbaptized youth.
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Flood water in Scripture is grief as often as judgment, and after Genesis 9 it is not judgment at all.
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Explore how the Bible interprets dreams about guns, revealing symbols of power, protection, conflict, and calls for peace and self-examination.
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Yes. Most Bibles say Solomon’s ships brought “apes, and peacocks” (1 Kings 10:22), though the Hebrew is uncertain and some versions read “baboons.”
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Yes. Ohio Amish adults had 60 percent of the cancer rate of other white Ohioans, mostly because few use tobacco, though tobacco does not explain it all.
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Explore the similarities and differences between Amish and Jewish communities, focusing on religion, culture, education, and technology.
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Usually not. Most Amish churches treat amusement parks as worldly entertainment; Amish recreation centers on family, church and the outdoors.
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Yes. Hebrews says Jesus is not ashamed to call believers brothers, and Paul calls him the firstborn among many brothers, God’s adopted children.
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Yes. “Religion” appears five times in the KJV, ESV and NIV, all in the New Testament, and James 1:27 defines it as care for orphans and widows.
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Explore the rich symbols of Holy Thursday, including the Eucharist, foot washing, and altar stripping, and their profound meanings.
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Discover meaningful ways to celebrate Easter Sunday with spiritual practices, family traditions, and joyful expressions of faith and community.
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Learn about Jesus’ 40 days on Earth after his resurrection, including teachings, appearances, and final instructions to his disciples.
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Yes, and nearly all churches do. The New Testament commands no yearly feast and forbids none; Jehovah’s Witnesses and some Churches of God keep none.
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Discover the rich symbolism of Easter eggs in Christian tradition, representing resurrection, new life, and the joy of faith.
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Discover the significance of Easter in Christianity, exploring its importance, symbols, and how different cultures celebrate the resurrection.
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Explore when Jesus rose from the dead, as described in the Gospels, and the significance of this event for Christians.
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Easter celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, a pivotal event in Christianity symbolizing hope, renewal, and the victory over death.
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Yes. Catholics keep Easter with the three-day Triduum, from Holy Thursday evening to the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday, then feast for fifty days.
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