Living in Wonderland
December 1, 2006 by Mark Agnew
Filed under Society
In the television show 24, Kiefer Sutherland plays Jack Bauer, a federal agent for the United States Government’s fictional Counter Terrorism Unit. In the show, Bauer is portrayed as a man of action who always comes out on top, against all odds. Unfortunately, Jack Bauer also makes many questionable moral decisions. One such decision is […]
The Evolution of Christmas
December 1, 2006 by Jasmin Smith
Filed under Apologetics, Biblical History, Is it Christian?
Every year, Christians around the world sing hymns in celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Today, Christmas is widely recognized as a season for charity, kindness, generosity and other virtues. Love is in the air and hearts are filled with joy. However, many would be surprised to learn that this […]
Saturnalia
December 1, 2006 by Beverley Smith
Filed under Is it Christian?
Saturnalia was an ancient Roman festival celebrated to honour the god Saturn. The celebration would start in mid-December and last from five to seven days, during which the courts and normal community business would be suspended. The Collins Encyclopaedia describes Saturnalia as a “large and important public festival” that took place in ancient Egypt from […]