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Should Christians forgive and forget?
Should Christians forgive and forget?

I'm sure you're familiar with the phrase "forgive and forget." Has God really called us to completely ignore the inconvenience of offense that others have caused us?

When is Maundy Thursday in 2016? Key dates for Easter
When is Maundy Thursday in 2016? Key dates for Easter

Maundy Thursday is the day on which Christians remember the Last Supper.

Video footage emerges that could prove chimpanzees believe in God
Video footage emerges that could prove chimpanzees believe in God

A researcher in wildlife at the University of Humboldt in Berlin found a group of wild chimpanzees engaging in what could be religious rituals.

3 benefits that God\'s justice gives us
3 benefits that God's justice gives us

Many churches today place a huge emphasis on God's love and grace, but there is very little proper and balanced emphasis on God's justice.

The line between desiring financial security and materialism
The line between desiring financial security and materialism

The world today revolves around the idea that the more money you have, the better off you are. But it's baffling how so many tycoons who reach the peak of economic gain find out that money is not as satisfying as many people think.

High-powered laser beam being developed to defend Earth from approaching asteroids
High-powered laser beam being developed to defend Earth from approaching asteroids

A team of researchers at the University of California has conducted tests on this weapon called De-Star -- which stands for Directed Energy System for Targeting of Asteroids and exploRation, and they are becoming more and more convinced that this technology may actually work.

U.S. lawmakers ask U.N. rights chief: Did you really advice parents to kill their unborn child because of Zika?
U.S. lawmakers ask U.N. rights chief: Did you really advice parents to kill their unborn child because of Zika?

Fifty-one pro-life members of the United States Congress urged United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein to clarify his statements where he appeared to be recommending that parents in nations affected by the Zika virus crisis to be allowed to kill their unborn child.

Scientists explore edge of universe, finding bursting galaxy at record-breaking distance of 13.4 billion light-years from Earth
Scientists explore edge of universe, finding bursting galaxy at record-breaking distance of 13.4 billion light-years from Earth

A team of astronomers recently spotted a hot, star-popping galaxy from a distance never explored before: 13.4 billion light-years. Each light year is equivalent to about 5.8 trillion miles.

Sending human beings to Mars \'doable,\' says NASA astronaut who spent almost a year in space
Sending human beings to Mars 'doable,' says NASA astronaut who spent almost a year in space

For National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent almost a year in space, a human mission to the fourth planet in the solar system is completely "doable."

Mosquito-eating fish being used to fight the spread of Zika virus in Latin America
Mosquito-eating fish being used to fight the spread of Zika virus in Latin America

Some Christian aid workers are exploring an all-natural way to prevent this public health emergency from further escalating, and they are using something fishy, literally.

Does God allow divorce? What did Jesus say about divorce?
Does God allow divorce? What did Jesus say about divorce?

One question that the Pharisees once threw at Jesus concerned grounds for divorce. They asked, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?," citing a civil command from Moses allowing divorce at the time that the Israelites were wandering back to Canaan.

What does the Bible have to say about coincidences?
What does the Bible have to say about coincidences?

With the many factors and occurrences happening all around the world all at one time, is there a possibility that coincidences can actually happen?

Can long-distance relationships really work for Christians?
Can long-distance relationships really work for Christians?

With the rise of globalization and improved transport, long distance relationships have become somewhat a part of society today.

Are big churches really better than small churches?
Are big churches really better than small churches?

In the light of Andy Stanley's comment on small churches, let us look into why big churches are not necessarily better than small churches.

\'Blessed\': How is this word used in the Bible?
'Blessed': How is this word used in the Bible?

You'll be used to seeing #blessed attached to posts from a variety of social media accounts, regardless of their religious views or lack thereof, if you're a regular user of almost any social media platform. Even some Christians have found themselves using the term to express their appreciation of what they perceive as gifts from God. But are we right to use it in this way?

There\'s more to Lent than fasting: a look at the 3 components of Lenten observance
There's more to Lent than fasting: a look at the 3 components of Lenten observance

If you only paid attention to the mainstream media, you would be forgiven for thinking that Lent is all about fasting in response to Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, and not much else.