Spring reminds us of new beginnings and plans for the year ahead. With it comes the imagery of chicks and bunnies, eggs and flowers, which heralds the start of Easter. These images, which embody ideas of rebirth, are not just attached to the Christian festivities of Easter; they are formed from ancient beliefs and mythology, […]
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What does Pope Emeritus mean?
The word “emeritus” comes from Latin. It’s an adjective that means “retired” but it is also used to honour the position once held by the retired person. The most common usage is with professors who are still professors even if they’re not teaching any more. However, presidents, prime ministers and bishops also use the title. […]
How you could become the new Pope
Benedict XVI has become the first pope in hundreds of years to resign. The last pope to do so was Celestine V. Celestine tried to flee but was captured by the next Pope, Boniface VIII, and arrested. He died in jail. The name Celestine has never been used by a Pope again. So, could you […]
Megadeth rocker bans The Conjuring for black magic
Dave Mustaine, vocalist for the rock band Megadeth, now refuses to play the The Conjuring live. The singer has become a strict Christian and wishes to put his experimental past behind him. Mustaine claims that the song The Conjuring is laden with black magic spells and occult imagery. Mustaine admits to being fascinated with witchcraft […]
Christians protecting Muslims while they pray in the Egypt protests
This is a fantastic picture. It’s come from the protests in Egypt and is being described as Christians protecting Muslims while they pray during the protests. Coptic Christians make up about 10% of Egypt’s population and there’s been suggetsions they have much to fear from revolution – if an extreme Islamic faction takes control of […]
