Non-Christian Beliefs Mentioned in the Bible: Egyptian Gods

Introduction
The ancient Egyptian religion was an animistic belief system that expressed itself as a set of polytheistic beliefs and rituals. Its underlying worldview beliefs assumed that humans could interact with various deities who were believed to be present in, and in control of, the forces of nature. People would…
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The Non-Christian Beliefs of Modern Liberalism

Modern American Liberalism is typically associated with politics, not with religion. That said, the worldview beliefs that are associated with it are decidedly religious. Modern Liberal beliefs have, as their worldview foundation, Naturalism – which is an atheistic faith system. There are, of course, many people who consider themselves both…
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The Ten Commandments: A Ten Part study of the Decalogue – Part 5

In this ten part series we are studying in depth the Ten Commandments. Probably no ancient legal code is better known in the Western World than these ten precepts given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai. But, as we have discussed, most people today are only vaguely familiar with…
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The Ten Commandments: A Ten Part study of the Decalogue – Part 4

Ever been riding around town on a typical Saturday morning, going shopping, doing sports, going out to eat breakfast? You may have observed that nearly all churches are usually closed on Saturdays. Sure you have, but did you happen to notice a few church buildings looked busy with cars parked…
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The Ten Commandments: A Ten Part study of the Decalogue – Part 3

One of America’s favorite Christmas TV movies is A Christmas Story. It is author Jean Shepherd’s humorous semi-fictional first person recounting of being a boy in the 1940s named Ralphie. His one great desire is for Santa Clause to bring him a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas. However, every…
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Non-Christian Beliefs Mentioned in the Bible: Baal Worship

Introduction
During the period of ancient Israel’s entry and settlement into the Promised Land, after their exile in Egypt and forty years wandering in the wilderness, the Israelites often interacted with the Baal worshiping Canaanites who already lived there. This animistic worship form was the primary religion among the many…
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