Bible Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
July 15th, 2024
How long can people live? Some biblical figures are stated to have lived over 900 years, including Adam and Noah. How and why did they live so long, and are we meant to take these advanced ages literally?
Texas Wants Bible Stories in Elementary School Curriculum
June 3rd, 2024
Texas leaders are pitching a school curriculum redesign that includes stories from the Bible. Critics say it's a clear constitutional violation, but supporters claim the Bible provides key context for students.
What Happened to Mary After Jesus' Death?
May 6th, 2024
Mother's Day is coming up, and we're taking a look at the life of the most famous mother of all time: the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. While we know a little of her life, what happened to Mary after her son's death?
Tennessee Makes the Bible an Official State Book
April 25th, 2024
Tennessee just made the Aitken Bible - the first Bible printed on American soil - one of the official state books of Tennessee, and secular activists are saying it's a blatant violation of separation of church and state.
Was Moses Black? Why People Disagree on His Appearance to This Day
April 1st, 2024
A prophet in the Abrahamic faiths, Moses is one of the most famous figures in history. But what did he look like? Historians have often debated his appearance, from clothes to skin tone. What did Moses look like?
Was Jesus Actually a Vegetarian?
March 25th, 2024
"How would Jesus kill an animal? That's the fundamental question asked in a new documentary making the case that Jesus was in fact a vegetarian and would not have endorsed the killing and eating of animals.
What Happened to the Twelve Apostles?
January 19th, 2024
Have you ever wondered what happened to Jesus' apostles after his resurrection and ascension? Dispersed across three continents to spread the gospel, most met violent ends as martyrs for Christ. Here's what we know.
Sinners or Heroes? Meet the Sex Workers of the Holy Bible
September 18th, 2023
It's fair to say that Christian teachings aren't exactly known for progressive views on sex work. But the world's oldest profession makes numerous appearances in the Holy Bible... with some fascinating takeaways.
Bible Websites Get Reported for Violating New Anti-Porn Laws
September 11th, 2023
Is the Bible pornographic? Citing eyebrow-raising passages and using some states' own anti-porn laws against them, online activists are trying to get websites hosting the Bible to require age verification before use.
Can You Understand These Gen-Z Bible Translations?
September 8th, 2023
A viral TikTok account is translating the Bible into Gen-Z slang one tale at a time. The humorous biblical retellings use slang to make the Bible more comprehensible to young people, but some say it may be going too far.
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