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“Archaeological discoveries made in Egypt and in the Near East in the past hundred years have opened our eyes to a spiritual and cultural heritage undreamed of by earlier generations.”

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Samuel Noah Kramer

Samuel Noah Kramer was an influential scholar known for his research on the ancient Near Eastern civilizations, particularly his studies on Akkadian texts. His works have had a profound impact on subsequent scholars, especially in understanding the laws, religions, and literature of ancient Mesopotamia. more

“The evangelicals won in the narrower competition for the loyalties of the minority of Americans who now identify with the Republican Party. Evangelicalism created a safe harbor for white people who wanted to be counted as Christians without having to accept what ecumenical leaders said were the social obligations demanded by the gospel, especially the imperative to extend civil equality to nonwhites. A popular theory of modern religious history holds that evangelical churches flourished because they made greater demands on the faithful, while liberal churches declined on account of not demanding much of anything. The opposite is true. Evangelicalism made it easy to avoid the challenges of an ethnoracially diverse society and a scientifically informed culture. Moreover, it is a mistake to suppose that evangelicalism has been hijacked by outsiders. Evangelical numbers swelled during the era of Donald Trump, but those who adopted an evangelical identity anew had good reason to do so. What they were joining was easily recognized”

Christianity American History Donald Trump Religious History Evangelicalism

Book:Christianity's American Fate: How Religion Became More Conservative and Society More Secular

Source: Christianity's American Fate: How Religion Became More Conservative and Society More Secular

“It might not be the right way to end our journey, but it's the best way possible”

Relationships Endings Friendhip

Book:Open

Source: Open

“Not everyone around you is your friend.”

Friendhip

Author:Zofski

“Which is why we have now added a vow to our friendship that we will never ever "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" each other. That at we will always talk things out and never allow miscommunication to derail our relationship. But the whole conversation made me think about times in my life when I've felt that way, like I've been dropped with no sign that it was about to happen. And I think Gulley is right- it's the worst feeling in the world because it leaves you feeling completely helpless.”