For centuries, the Jews were accused of the crime of Deicide ( in this instance, the murder of Jesus Christ). They were segregated and often oppressed in several communities. This finally reached a peak in 1478 A.D, when Pope Sixtus IV set up a committee in Spain to hunt down and flush out any formsContinue reading “The Spanish Inquisition: a religious bloodbath”
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Shroud of Turin: the proposed burial cloth of Jesus Christ
The Shroud of Turin also known as the Holy Shroud is a 14 foot piece of linen measuring 4.4 by 1.1m, with a negative image of a man imprinted on it. The man is said to have the marks of crucifixion. Most Christians believe it is the image of Jesus Christ on the Shroud, othersContinue reading “Shroud of Turin: the proposed burial cloth of Jesus Christ”
Reverend Jim Jones: the “spiritual father” of horrific mass suicide!
Rev Jim Jones was ordained in 1957 by the Assemblies of God Church. Initially, his church didn’t have much members. So, he organized some religious programs and invited the popular Evangelist William Branham. Due to the popularity of Rev. Branham, Jim Jone’s congregation grew immensely . Soon, he took many members to a Jungle inContinue reading “Reverend Jim Jones: the “spiritual father” of horrific mass suicide!”
El Colacho: Baby Jumping and the “Leap of Faith”
El Colacho ( Baby jumping) This is an old Spanish traditional festival that dates back to 1620. It is carried out in Castrillo de Murcia a village in the province of Burgos, Spain, to mark the Catholic feast of the Corpus Christi. The act of El Salto del Colacho is organized by the brotherhood ofContinue reading “El Colacho: Baby Jumping and the “Leap of Faith””
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