by Gary Petty
Paganism is inclusive. True Christianity, once called the Way, is not. Its original followers passionately rejected the concepts and practices of religions not based on the Bible. What does that mean for you?
by Darris McNeely
A recent book puts forth an intriguing idea that the ancient gods of the pagan world have returned to haunt our modern societies. Have the pagan deities returned? Or could it be something else, something most do not understand?
by Jeremy Lallier
India's Dalits, once referred to as untouchables, are still struggling, but worshipping the goddess of the English language will not solve the problem. God's fair and equitable Kingdom will.
by Tom Robinson
Crossdressing existed in ancient pagan worship—prominent being that of the Babylonian Ishtar, goddess of love, war, fertility and sex, called Inanna in Sumerian. The Israelites in their apostasies worshipped this goddess under the name...
by Scott Ashley, Mario Seiglie
In the story of Israel’s Exodus from slavery in Egypt, God sent devastating plagues on the Egyptians. And there’s much more to these plagues than you probably realize!
by George Carter
Have you ever wondered about the origin of the names and structure of our calendar months?
by United News
Why would people observe a day that honors pagan gods by associating it with Christian saints?
by Scott Ashley
How could people ignore and dismiss what was clearly stated in God’s Word and instead choose worship practices and customs that are not approved in the Bible, but are actually repeatedly condemned in it?
by Beyond Today Editor
Have you ever considered what a strange holiday Easter is? People pretend that rabbits can lay colorful eggs and then hide them for children to find. Where did such bizarre customs come from? How did they come to be associated with Jesus’...
In this Teen Bible Study Guide, we’ll discuss the customs and origins of Easter and examine what God says about them.
by Jerold Aust
Millions assume that Easter, one of the world's major religious holidays, is found in the Bible. But is it? Have you ever looked into Easter's origins and customs and compared them with the Bible?
Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
Jeremiah 10:3-4 describes a custom involving cutting a tree from the forest; carving and then decorating it with silver and gold. Is this decorated tree connected to the modern day Christmas tree? What should we as Christians learn from...
by Beyond Today Editor
Aaron's rod, ten plagues on Egypt begin