History Archives - Page 3 of 7
December 9th, 2022
Did you know that the first 'War on Christmas' was started by the Puritans? We may view our seasonal Christmas squabbles as a modern phenomenon, but the Puritans were trying to cancel Christmas all the way back in 1659.
Ever Heard of the 'Slave Bible'? How Christians Used the Sacred Text to Support Slavery
October 22nd, 2022
Have you heard of the 'Slave Bible'? Used by Christian colonizers in the British West Indies, this controversial version of the Bible was edited to remove all references to freedom or slave liberation.
The Creepy History of Halloween Costumes
October 19th, 2022
Many might believe that the tradition of dressing up in a Halloween costume on October 31st is a modern one, but the roots of Halloween costumes run almost as deep as the roots of Halloween itself.
Japanese Jesus? Inside the Obscure Legend That Christ Died in Japan at Age 106
April 21st, 2022
The small town of Shingo, Japan, has a strange local legend. They say that Jesus Christ is buried there. As the story goes, he escaped crucifixion, traveled to Japan, and died at the ripe age of 106 in northern Japan.
Does Getting High Bring Us Closer to God? One Pastor Thinks So
April 1st, 2022
Should Christians try marijuana? One pastor is on a quest to get Christians high, touting the spiritual side of marijuana use. He says cannabis brought him closer to God, and hopes to help others discover the same.
Violating "God's Time"? The Religious Fight Against Daylight Savings
March 15th, 2022
Are we violating "God's time" every time we observe daylight savings time? If you curse the time change, you're not alone. Many evangelical Christians were historically against springing forward and falling back.
How Shakespeare and Chaucer Helped Create Valentine's Day
February 8th, 2022
How did Valentine's Day go from a violent pagan fertility festival involving whips and sacrifices to the lovey-dovey holiday we know today? We can thank William Shakespeare and Geoffrey Chaucer for that.
What Did Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Actually Look Like?
December 14th, 2021
What did Jesus Christ look like? That depends on who you ask. While Western depictions of Christ have often shown him as fair haired and white skinned, historians and theologians say he likely looked very different.
Pick Your Favorite Monster: The History of Halloween Creatures Explained
October 29th, 2021
With Halloween right around the corner, we decided to dive into the spirit of the spooky season by breaking down the origin stories of some of the most popular creatures that might be haunting your doorstep this year.
Long Before Witches in Salem, Europe Had 'Werewolf Trials'
October 25th, 2021
Did you know that long before we were persecuting witches in America, we were persecuting werewolves in Europe? From beheadings to burnings, those accused of 'werewolfery' often met a rather unpleasant fate.
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