Macbeth was one of William Shakespeare's finest plays. Although many people have read Macbeth, not many people know that King Macbeth of Scotland actually existed and what influenced Shakespeare to write about him. English culture and society as well as the historical figure Macbeth impa...

Puritans The puritans thought of the bible as the true law of God that gave guidelines for church government. They emphasized Bible reading, prayer, and preaching in worship services. They wanted more personal prayers and less recited prayers. The puritans stressed grace, devotion, prayer, a...

Early Christian prophecy predicted an apocalypse, and then another life to follow. For this "life after death", all people would be judged by God, and then sentenced to either eternity in Heaven or eternity in Hell. This concept is similar to the theories of Buddhism. Buddhism states ...

"[Homosexuality] is an abomination." These few words were spoken more than two thousand years ago by Moses, who was conveying the ordinances of the Lord God. Today they are still the conviction of millions, including myself. Nevertheless, even though we may feel strongly against carnal...