Category “World Religions”

What Is Calvinism?

Calvinism is the main branch of the historic Reformed movement. The Reformed movement had numerous leaders, including Ulrich Zwingli (1484–1531), …


Were Disagreements Over Christian Doctrine the Main Cause for European “Religious Wars” of the 16th and 17th Centuries?

Many people assume the separation of church and state established in the US Constitution resulted from 16th- and 17th-century “religious …


Should Christians keep the Old Testament feasts?

Should Christians keep the Old Testament feasts?

We enjoy exploring the symbolism of the Old Testament feasts, but we don’t recommend…


Why don’t Protestant Christians pray to Mary and other saints, seeking their help and intercession?

Why don’t Protestant Christians pray to Mary and other saints, seeking their help and intercession?

Christians who pray to Mary and…


Should astrology or horoscopes be taken seriously?

Should astrology or horoscopes be taken seriously?

Astrology at one time was looked upon with great seriousness by the educated classes.…


To What Extent do Christians and Jews Share a Common Foundation in the Bible?

To what Extent do Christians and Jews Share a Common Foundation in the Bible?

Christians often mistakenly conclude that the primary…


Are Today’s Jews the Physical Descendants of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the Israelite Tribes?

Israel is the name God gave Jacob on the night he wrestled with the angel (Genesis 32:28). As a group, …


Why don’t Protestant Christians worship Mary and the saints?

Why don’t Protestant Christians worship Mary and the Saints?

The New Testament applies the term “saint” to all Christian believers.1 Nothing …


Is Religion Evil?

From the time of the Enlightenment (17th and 18th centuries), many have viewed religion with indifference or hostility, but there …


Why did Culturally Jewish Christians Stop Observing the Sabbath?

The New Testament makes it clear that the earliest Christians already worshiped on Sunday in commemoration of the resurrection of …