The following passage is from the Bible, Luke 2:1-20, NIV. In those days, Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census ...

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The birth of Jesus Christ is symbolic of love and light for fallen humanity trapped in darkness. During this season, all across the world, the themes of hope, unity and love permeate. Love can ...

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Charleston area pastors, including Rev. Eric Manning of Mother Emanuel AME, share what it means that Jesus was born as we head into the Christmas season.

Discover the tumultuous historical context of Jesus’ birth. Historian debunks peaceful nativity myths, revealing a world of danger, revolt, and Roman rule.

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Suze Lopez holds her baby boy on her lap and marvels at the remarkable way he came into the world. Before little Ryu was born ...

Christmas is so familiar that it is easy to miss how utterly unlike every other religious claim it truly is. The story is ...

Does Quetzalcóatl care if you're naughty or nice? For one Christmas in Mexico, he did, and Santa was replaced by an ancient ...