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Washington has a Museum of the Bible now

Posted on November 22, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

Yay? Road trip, anyone? Gee, I have so much holiday time left but zero ambition to visit that. It’s eight floors of Bible goodness, right there in D.C. But, as I’ve learned, there’s some concern over how the museum acquired … Continue reading →

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Siberia cursed by ancient mummy? Of course not

Posted on August 27, 2014 by 1minionsopinion

According to a recent article provided by the Daily Mail, the mummified remains of a Siberian princess are to blame for earthquakes and flooding in the region. Supposedly, it’s some kind of curse. Why does the Mail focus first on … Continue reading →

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The one true god has finally made an appearance

Posted on April 20, 2012 by 1minionsopinion

It’s Ganesh. Minus a couple arms, but it’s definitely Ganesh and Oakville, Ontario police are perplexed as to why he’s appeared unannounced in the parking lot of the local museum. It’s a 500 pound marble statue and turned up on … Continue reading →

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I always wondered how it was decided what Jesus looked like

Posted on August 3, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

Not enough to do any research, but just kind of wondered. Now I know: To avoid creative interpretation, the church dictated that depictions of Jesus follow very strict guidelines: “His hair is the color of ripe hazelnut, parted on the … Continue reading →

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Still wishing I’d get to see the “Treasures of Heaven” exhibit

Posted on April 7, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

The British Museum will be showing off Christian clap-trap relics over the course of the exhibit. The Independent has an article featuring one of the pieces on loan from the Vatican, the so-called “Holy Towel of Jesus.” It is Jesus’s … Continue reading →

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I’d love to see the Treasures of Heaven exhibit in London

Posted on March 24, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

I’m fascinated by the concept of religious relics. I doubt the validity of any claim put to them about their origins but I love the fact that people have hung onto an old thorn simply because they thought Jesus bled … Continue reading →

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Thomas Jefferson’s edited bible gets restoration treatment

Posted on March 16, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

I didn’t know the thing existed, myself, but apparently he sliced up a few different versions of the New Testament and reassembled the parts chronologically to follow Christ’s life up to his crucifixion. He also eliminated everything theological from the … Continue reading →

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Creation Museum “date night” is public relations nightmare

Posted on February 24, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

Seems like it should be anyway. A recent attempt by the Kentucky museum to encourage ticket sales resulted in security denying two men entry on its Valentine’s date night and wouldn’t refund the tickets, either. Mark Looy, chief communications officer … Continue reading →

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Mormons sure know how to have fun…

Posted on January 22, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

Depends how you want to define fun, obviously. I found an article from the Mormon Times announcing a new family play exhibit at the Church History Museum focusing on the history of the Mormon church and its Latin American members. … Continue reading →

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Museum curators face prison over Jesus art

Posted on July 7, 2010 by 1minionsopinion

After a lengthy trial, three years of jail time is what two curators are facing after the Russian Orthodox Church went bananas over a 2007 art show where Christ was depicted in many unorthodox ways. The irony of this is … Continue reading →

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