Sacred Scripture, Sacred Pockets What is the price tag for a saved soul? Many people all over the world flock to churches to seek solace, peace, and prayer to name a few. Pastors, and spiritual leaders must have a reasonable living to stay capable of doing their work, but when does donating get out of hand? Earlier this year Gospel singer and pastor Marvin Saap went under fire for locking his congregation into the church until they all donated enough... Read more

Many of us may recall the popular song of the 90’s by Joan Osborne ‘One of Us’. In the song the lyrics convey a concept that God could be closer in reach than we thought.  The singer poses the idea that God could be a lonely person we sit next to on a bus. The various sects of Christianity view God (or Jehovah) as all powerful omnipotent creator of all things. Therefore, God would unlikely be lonely, or a slob,... Read more

Jim Jones was a notorious community and church leader during the 1960s through the 1970s until his tragic mass suicide. He was a church leader in California of The Peoples Temple Church which he founded. During the late 60s and 70s he gained a lot of followers with his passionate Pentecostal sermons, seemingly welcoming congregation and his openness to African Americans. He was also very committed and passionate about civil rights. He attracted the vulnerable local population to his church... Read more

A social media trend called “Trad Wife,” or traditional wife has been met with some praise but backlash as well. The phrase Trad Wife is a way of life in which women adopt conventional Christian inspired gender roles in marriage. This role could include frequently doing housework, raising children, and providing for their families as their top priority. To be clear, the idea of the trad wife is that she is the homemaker. There may or may not be children... Read more

In Hollywood, there is always a new scandal. Whether a rapper turns out to be a notorious molester or a producer turns out to be a rapist. In the political arena, there is continual controversy on nearly a daily basis. Public schools are also becoming a haven for trouble. Whether the story is about an intoxicated teacher or a mass shooting. Some people make look to religious houses for something more untainted. However, is this even possible at this point?... Read more

The world seems to get more chaotic by the day. The Amish Christian community however may find themselves largely unaffected. The Amish have often been subject to mockery in the media, such as the Weird Al Yankovic music video ‘Amish Paradise’. However, they may end up better off than many of us. Quiet Living. To be clear, The Amish are a Christian group known for their simple living and plain dress. They are typically reluctant to adopt modern conveniences. Their... Read more

There are large amounts of conspiracy theories going on currently in our society. It seems various mistrust in government entities, and a supposed ‘Deep State’ came to an increase during the COVID Pandemic. Since then, there has been more rhetoric than ever on suspicions over the moon landing, the 9/11 attacks, and World War II etc. So, have you heard the one about Catholics being watched by the FBI? Initially, this too may sound like only a theory. Unfortunately for... Read more

People that suffer from psychopathy or sociopathic personalities often end up committing crimes, hurting others and themselves. If these conditions, however, are mental health diseases then it would be implied that the individuals cannot help their personalities and therefore cannot help their actions. If this is truly the case, is there a heaven for these individuals? The Iceman. Richard Kuklinski, also known as the Iceman, was a notorious serial killer convicted for his crimes and sentenced to multiple life sentences.... Read more

Exorcisms are often portrayed in film and in the media to be freak events. There are differing opinions as to whether the act may or may not be real. The narrative often appears horrifying to witness in film, nonetheless. From the films The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Exorcist, and Constantine, exorcisms have been interpreted in very gruesome ways. As a result, it is possible that the narrative of exorcisms may prevent people from taking it seriously. To be clear,... Read more

Anyone who has glanced at religious news in the past few years can see that religious discrimination has increased heavily. Specifically, attacks on those of Christian based faiths have become a growing human rights problem.  In America, we are supposed to have our freedom of religion. There are other countries around the world that are supposed do as well. However, Christians are the main religious group attacked in our country and around the world consistently. It is more unsafe than... Read more