Topic: Old Testament
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The 100 best books of all time
How many of these "100 best books of all time" have you read?
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In remote eastern Congo, consensus is that upcoming election won't be fair
In eastern Congo's South Kivu region, one of the most-conflict ridden areas of the country, pessimism is widespread, particularly when it comes to the candidates themselves.
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King James Bible anniversary marked by Queen
King James Bible: The translation — the Old Testament from Hebrew, the New Testament from Greek — was assembled by 47 translators in six committees working in London, Oxford and Cambridge.
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Anti-Wall Street protest: Big clash averted for now (video)
Anti-Wall Street protest cheers delay in park cleaning. But New York City police arrest more than a dozen in an impromptu anti-Wall Street protest around the New York Stock Exchange.
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Why Ron Paul did well among social conservatives at the Values Voter Summit
Ron Paul won the Values Voter Summit presidential straw poll of Republican hopefuls by a relative whopping 37 percent of the vote. His combination of organized supporters and a strong biblical theme worked well.
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Opinion: British riots: Cameron clashes with basic law
By proposing that rioters and their families be evicted from public housing, British Prime Minister Cameron is promoting collective punishment for the acts of an individual – an ancient injustice that the Old Testament rejected.
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Truth matters
A Christian Science perspective: Why honesty and integrity matter, and the consequences of ignoring the truth.
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Opinion: Studying the Bible in public schools can help US students 'win the future'
A critical study of the Bible as literature can prepare students with the thinking skills needed in the 21st century. As an all-time bestseller, the Bible has had a profound impact on history, literature, and culture. It remains a vital part of American life.
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Energy that is plentiful and safe
A Christian Science perspective.
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Praying with confidence
A Christian Science perspective: When problems seem so big, we may think our prayers can't make a difference. Find out why they can.
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The price of oil and the power of prayer
A Christian Science perspective: Insights on how even when circumstances seem out of control, God's provision for each of us does not fail.
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New Bible to replace 'holocaust,' 'booty,' and 'cereal.' Why?
New Bible: a new Roman Catholic Church edition of the New American Bible will replace some words, revert to an earlier version of the 23rd Psalm, and include fresh notes of Church interpretation. A digital edition of this new bible will also be available next week.
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Defusing the pension time bomb
A Christian Science perspective.
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Obama's prayers: charity, humility, and longer skirts for Malia
At the National Prayer Breakfast, he admitted that his 'faith journey has had its twists and turns,' but he also said a frequent prayer is that he 'might walk closer with God.'
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1,500-year-old church discovered by archaeologists in Israel
1,500-year-old church: The Byzantine church located southwest of Jerusalem, excavated over the last two months, will be visible only for another week before archaeologists cover it again with soil for its own protection.
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Hope for Haiti
A Christian Science perspective.
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Blackbirds fall from sky, fish die off: What's a conspiracy theorist to think?
Absent a final explanation, wild theories abound concerning reasons Arkansans' saw blackbirds fall from sky and fish die off en masse. The event revives superstitions about birds as omens.
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Opinion: Is the Senate working during Christmas holidays sacrilegious?
Senators Kyl and DeMint claimed working up to the Christmas holiday defiles Christianity's holy day. But Jesus made clear that 'helping your neighbor' trumps 'keeping the Sabbath day holy.' Not addressing legislation to promote peace and care for others would be the real sacrilege.
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In Israel, a rabbi who argues that anti-Arab measures are un-Jewish
Arik Ascherman, a Harvard grad who helped found Rabbis for Human Rights, is struggling to present an alternative voice amid rising anti-Arab and anti-foreigner sentiment in Israel.
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'Gracias, Señor!' A thank-you from Chile
A Christian Science perspective.
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Clues emerge about genesis of Stuxnet worm
Biblical and historical references hint the Stuxnet worm may be of Israeli design. Debate continues to swirl about the origin and target of the Stuxnet computer worm.
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Who's in charge here?
A Christian Science perspective.
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Classic review: Whose Bible Is It?
The scriptures have power to both divide and conquer.
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Why the planned Koran burning causes outrage and alarm
To devout Muslims, the Sept. 11 Koran burning proposed by the Florida preacher Terry Jones is akin to burning the word of God. Muslim leaders and US military and civilian officials have asked Jones to reconsider his plan.
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542 antiquities looted in Iraq war return home. Where are the rest?
Officials triumphed in Monday's return of everything from gold earrings to a sacred statue looted in the Iraq war. But they also said that 632 pieces returned last year have gone missing.
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The wisdom of Solomon, and justice today
A Christian Science perspective.
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