A newly documented tomb painting shows Jesus as the “Good Shepherd”, a youthful, beardless figure from a period when Christian imagery was still forming and often had to stay discreet.
The ACDP says the exclusion of icons such as the baby Jesus, Mary and angels undermines the true meaning of Christmas and ...
The Blue Iris gallery in Paphos on Sunday cancelled its exhibition after paintings sparked controversy for being considered offensive to Orthodox Christian symbols. The works, created by Giorgos ...
The Rev. Bob Hovey knows Scriptures, not shift gates or struts. So when his truck needed a repair a few years ago, Hovey asked a friend to recommend a mechanic who wouldn't take advantage of his ...
In the Supreme Court decision released June 20 that Bladensburg, Maryland, could maintain a cross standing above a highway as a memorial to 49 World War I servicemen from that area who were killed in ...
Richard B. Katskee is Legal Director at Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Symbols have power. They communicate complex ideas, often more effectively and more forcefully than mere ...
I have long liked the use of the “Jesus Fish” as a symbol. No doubt you have seen this icon. It can be found on cars, business cards, and is even incorporated into the signage of businesses. Recently, ...
This comment from a religious studies scholar who comments under the name Raskolnik is one reason why I have the best comments section on the web. He’s responding to a comment from another reader, ...
The empty tomb is evidence that God’s love triumphs over death. That truth endures with or without us. Practicing the liturgical calendar is like participating in immersive theater. Through fasting, ...