The theory that Jesus spent his “lost years”—in India, Tibet, and Nepal is a subject of great fascination and controversy. This hypothesis fills in the gaps of Jesus’ life that the Bible does not account for, typically between the ages of 12 and 30. The New Testament’s gospels provide little information about Jesus’ life during this period, leading to speculation and legend about what he might have been doing in those intervening years. One of the most intriguing theories is... Read more
It’s no secret that Christianity within the United States is evolving. In a recent study by the PEW Research Center, just 65% of American adults describe themselves as Christians when asked about their religion, down 12% over the past decade. The religiously unaffiliated, who describe their religious identity as atheist or agnostic, now reaches 26%, up from 17% in 2009. This disillusionment with Christianity stems from perceived dogmatic obedience to rigid doctrines and a lack of direct experience with the... Read more
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