Aaron J. Leichman
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Study Sheds Light on Link Between Religion, Self-Control
Have New Year\'s resolutions for 2009? If you\'re religious, you\'re probably more likely to keep them, according to a new study.
Audio Bible Ministry Boosts Number of Language Recordings to 333
The world\'s leading audio Bible ministry has released eight new Audio Drama New Testament recordings, bringing the total number of versions available to 359 and the total number of languages to 333.
Iranian President's Christmas Message Sparks Outcry
The holiday message delivered by Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for Britain's Channel 4 television station drew a wide range of critics this week.
Playboy Convinces Few, If Any, With Mary Cover Explanation
Most people who have seen the recent cover of Playboy magazine\'s Mexico edition say the cover model is most certainly portraying a racy image of the Virgin Mary despite the magazine\'s claim that it isn\'t.
Playboy Issues 'Non-Apology' Apology for 'Virgin Mary' Cover
A model posing as the Virgin Mary on the cover of the Mexican edition of Playboy magazine led the U.S. headquarters to recently issue a formal apology.
Obama Figurines Top Nativity Scene Add-Ons
This year, according to reports, most likely to be standing alongside Mary and Joseph, or perhaps the three wise men, will be another heralded couple – the Obamas.
Creation Museum Mixes Christmas and Dinosaurs
The controversial Creation Museum in Petersburg, Ky., has brought out its special Christmas display, which will run until Jan. 4.
Researchers: Jesus was Born in June
If Christmas was celebrated on the day that some researchers allege Jesus Christ of Nazareth was actually born, Christmas would be white for those down under and hot for those elsewhere. According to the researchers, Jesus was born on June 17, 2 B.C.
New Quest for Historical Jesus Draws Skeptics, Scholars
A new group of historians, biblical scholars, and theologians has embarked on the quest for the historical Jesus to objectively determine what can be \"reliably recovered\" about him, his life, his teachings, and his activities.
Faith-Based Group Launches 'I Need Africa' Campaign
An organization that connects communities in the United States to communities in Africa has launched a campaign to draw support and to re-cast the continent\'s image by raising awareness.