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What year was Jesus born?

The method of year counting developed for western cultures began with the sixth-century monk Dionysius Exiguus, who believed Jesus was born in 1 B.C.; however, both earlier and later church fathers believed he was born at least one to three years earlier. The most common argument is that Jesus must have been born during the end of Herod's reign, and Herod died between 4 and 1 B.C.

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What is the superstition involving a bird hitting a window?

Birds are not always able to tell that windows are barriers between them and the destination to which they think they are flying. Sometimes, birds are simply being territorial and mistake their own reflection for that of another bird, and attack to try to drive the other bird away. Unfortunately, most injuries incurred by birds as the result of colliding with a window are fatal.

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Why do we laugh?

The use of different laughing sounds in different scenarios isn't necessarily an example of calculated, manipulative social affectation. For example, genuine, deep, unrestrained laughter may be considered socially unacceptable in some situations, so many people learn to tone down their natural full-on laugh for use in situations where they aren't 100 percent comfortable. This isn't necessarily a conscious choice, but it is something a lot of people do. Factors such as overall mood may influence the way people laugh, and while some people's laughs may seem to change in chara..

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Who wrote the book of Hebrews?

The book of Hebrews is classified as an apostolic letter or epistle. At the time of its writing, some Christians were facing significant persecution. The author of Hebrews encouraged those Christians to remain strong in their faith and resist the temptation to convert back to Judaism. Hebrews also positions Jesus as a perfect and permanent sacrifice, superior to the temporary sacrifices offered in the Old Testament. This book mentions some of the most faithful people in the Old Testament, particularly Abraham, Noah, Abel and Enoch.

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What is the tone of "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love"?

Composed by the Elizabethan poet Christopher Marlowe, who lived and wrote during Shakespeare's era, this poem provides an example of the Renaissance era's approach to love poetry. Its narrative is of a shepherd imploring his beloved to "come live with me and be my love," as in the famous first line, and detailing all the pleasures of a rural country life. The delights which the poet, or shepherd, uses as examples to his love are simple ones, extremely floral and natural in scope, such as madrigals, posies or lamb-wool gowns. The tone of the poem stops short of coercing, deciding inst..

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Who are some TV preachers who have caused controversy?

In 2007, Senator Chuck Grassley began an investigation into the finances of 6 televangelists after reports arose alleging that mansions, private jets and luxury vehicles were being paid for by television viewers donating to the preachers' programs. The preachers investigated were Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar, Benny Hinn, Eddie Long, Joyce Meyer and Randy White. Controversies of televangelists usually center around misuse of funds and the preaching of anti-Christian values.

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Who were the disciples of Jesus?

According to the Bible, the disciples were 12 men who learned from Jesus and walked closely with him during his time on Earth. These disciples were also referred to as apostles, which means "one who is sent out," in the Christian faith. The 12 men were ordinary people employed as fishermen and tax collectors among other things, but became powerful symbols of the Christian faith following the death and resurrection of Jesus.\nSeveral of the disciples also wrote books of the Bible, such as Matthew. Judas, however, gained fame as the disciple who betrayed Jesus. According to Matthew 26, he told t..

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What are attributes of a person?

Positive attributes include ambition, cheerfulness, compassion, courage, helpfulness, imagination, leadership, modesty, productivity, professionalism and sincerity. Negative attributes include arrogance, cowardice, foolishness, intolerance, nastiness, pessimism, rudeness and vanity.\nCertain attributes, such as aggressiveness, can be positive or negative depending on the person and the situation. Aggressiveness is a negative trait for a teacher to have, but it is a positive trait for a professional fighter.\nAn individual's attributes can change based on the actions that person takes. Pla..

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What are the effects of a great sermon?

The first key is to present one clear message. The sermon must stay on topic to drive the message home without confusing people. The second key is to find the entire message in the Bible and explain it. The third key is presenting material that helps the listeners by staying in touch with life's ups and downs.\nThe fourth key is to include a story to make it interesting, which helps people remember the message. The fifth key is to include questions to make people think about the message. The sixth key is to use metaphors to encourage the imagination of the listeners. The seventh key is to..

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What do the colors on the Swedish flag represent?

Several theories attempt to explain the source of the flag's colors. One theory suggests that the colors represent the colors of the coat of arms of either King Magnus Birgersson in 1275 or King Albert of Mecklenburg in 1364. The royal coat of arms of Sweden, which uses blue and gold, dates back to the year 1442.\nThe cross on the flag, which intersects the flag just to the left of its center, is reportedly from Eric the Holy, a former king of Sweden who saw a gold cross in the sky. The most recognizable symbol of Christianity, the cross is used to express Sweden's religious history ..

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