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Gogglebox star Marcus Luther's life with Mica off-screen and his real job

'We were sitting opposite each other and I’m thinking ‘Footsy? Wine? We’re supposed to be doing Bible study here!'

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The Catholic saint who dedicated his life to a leprosy colony in Hawaii – and became an inspiration for HIV/AIDS care

On Jan. 3, 1865, the Kingdom of Hawaii, then a sovereign state, enacted “An Act to Prevent the Spread of Leprosy.” Any person suspected of having the ancient disease – which is mentioned as far back as the Bible – would be inspected and, if deemed incurable, permanently exiled to…

The Conversation

At a popular evangelical tourist site, the Ark Encounter, the image of a 'wrathful God' appeals to millions

The Ark Encounter, an evangelical theme park located near Williamstown, Kentucky, has welcomed between 4 million and 5 million visitors since its opening in July 2016. Hundreds of thousands more are sure to visit this summer.

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Pro-choice pastors are using TikTok to preach to the masses

Male progressive Christian leaders are speaking out about the Supreme Court's likely decision to overturn abortion rights.

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Tiny 1911 Bible rediscovered at Leeds library in lockdown

People urged to come and view 5cm Bible found during survey – but do bring a magnifying glass

The Guardian - UK

Historic tiny Bible the size of a pound coin discovered in Leeds

The librarians have no idea where it came from, but are pleased with the discovery in the depths of the library's collections

Leeds Live

Nearly $1 million in grants for community groups

Community groups can now apply for nearly $1 million in grants and sponsorship funding from the City of Newcastle. Sporting groups, businesses, tourism and event operators can apply for projects to support social, cultural, environmental and economic initiatives. Lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the funding will enhance community wellbeing and…

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Tiny bible rediscovered during lockdown ‘belongs to everyone’

The origins of the bible at Leeds City Library remain a mystery.

The Independent UK

Rare ‘Wicked’ bible that encourages adultery discovered in New Zealand

First copy of the 1631 bible, which mistakenly reads ‘thou shalt commit adultery’, to be found in the southern hemisphere

The Guardian - AU

Florida activist seeks to ban Bible from schools for being too ‘woke’

Activist argues the Bible covers topics such as slavery, abuse and racism, qualifying it to be banned

The Independent UK

Accused Capitol rioter from Pa. who called for members of Congress to be hanged shouldn't be allowed to present alibi, feds say

PITTSBURGH — The federal government is demanding that accused Capitol rioter Pauline Bauer, who has repeatedly invoked the Bible in arguing that she is a sovereign citizen ungoverned by U.S. law, not be allowed to present an alibi defense or make any argument outside the facts of her case when…

Tribune News Service

Florida atheist pushes for Bible ban

"If they're gonna ban books, then the whole library should be in play."

Salon

$85 million payment OKd in ‘Zoombombing’ case that included porn in Bible study class

Zoom Video Communications Inc., owner of the popular meeting application that rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, will pay $85 million to users and implement changes to its business as part of a class action settlement tied to multiple "Zoombombing" incidents — including one in which pornography was streamed…

Los Angeles Times

Edinburgh tourists discover historic bible with secret messages at tram stop

The 20th-century text was picked off a set of railings in Balgreen by eight-year-old Elliott Nellist, however stepmum Gemma Stott later discovered the book was packed full of heartfelt notes written throughout the decades

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What are the Dead Sea Scrolls, the ancient texts from the Hebrew Bible found in the caves of Qumran?

The famous biblical manuscripts were found in caves near this ancient settlement.

LiveScience

Who Were the Canaanites, the ancient Biblical people credited with inventing the alphabet?

The Canaanites were made up of different ethnic groups who lived in the ancient Land of Canaan, and they likely invented the world's first alphabet.

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