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May 9, 2010 Article by Alex Sharp

The Roots Of Mother’s Day In America

While honoring our mothers is something we should do every day, the actual celebration of Mother’s Day on May 9th is a relatively new invention. Certainly there have been days to honor mothers in European history. The Greeks celebrated a festival devoted to Cybele, a goddess identified with the fertile earth and motherhood, which most likely doubled as a holiday for mothers. The Romans had... read more

Apr 30, 2010 Article by Alex Sharp

The Formation of the Christian Bible

The Christian Bible, the most-printed book in the entire world, has a fascinating story. Spanning potentially thousands of years of history, beginning with the early exploits of the Jewish community, continuing into the years just after the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth and culminating with a murky, gore-soaked look at the end-times, this epic tale is the basis of all Christian religion. Combining the... read more

Apr 17, 2010 Article by Alex Sharp

For Whom The Bell Should Toll

Most of the recent news about Somalia has centered on the pirate activity right off its coast. The high seas piracy conducted out of the ports of Somalia has grabbed the western media’s attention ever since the Maersk Alabama hijacking last April. One might wonder how such lawlessness can be allowed to happen right under the noses of the Somali government. It is often forgotten that Somalia essentially... read more

Apr 9, 2010 Article by Alex Sharp

The Templeton Prize Celebrates The Inherent Compatibility Of Science And Religion

The John Templeton Foundation decided this year to award their prestigious Templeton Prize to Dr. Francisco José Ayala, a champion of both religion and science. The annual prize has, since its establishment in 1972, sought to award individuals who have, “made an exceptional contribution to affirming life’s spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery, or practical works.” The... read more

Mar 27, 2010 Article by Alex Sharp

Can A Pope Resign His Post?

As the child abuse scandals continue to mount, it seemed it was only a matter of time until something directly involving Joseph Ratzinger, also known as Pope Benedict XVI, came to light. Now that serious misconduct has been discovered during Ratzinger’s tenure as Archbishop of Munich, there are cries from the peanut gallery for the 83-year-old German pope to abdicate the throne. While for the time... read more

Mar 20, 2010 Article by Alex Sharp

Texas Sends A Harsh Message To The FLDS

This week saw a landmark sentencing for child abuse in the state of Texas. Merril Leroy Jessop, a member of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS), was convicted on a count of sexual assault of a child and sentenced to 75 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. He was also convicted of bigamy. Merril L. Jessop, a member of the Yearning For Zion (YFZ) Ranch community, is just... read more

Mar 13, 2010 Article by Alex Sharp

Exorcising Responsibility

After several years of terrible, gut-wrenching stories about mental, physical and sexual abuse at the hands of priests, nuns and other lay-people of the Roman Catholic Church, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks to Father Gabriele Amorth, a root cause for the myriad of despicable abuses has been found and there is a final plan to expunge this evil rhizome from the heart of the Roman... read more

Feb 18, 2010 Article by Alex Sharp

Trinitarian Belief In Christianity: An Eternal Struggle To Understand The Nature Of God

The nature of God in Christianity is a debate fraught with difficultly. Chief among these difficulties is the establishment and nature of the Trinitarian doctrine. This doctrine states that there are three distinct persons (The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit) unified by a single essence into a Triune God. This is probably the most central belief in Christianity, and it has been the subject of... read more

Feb 12, 2010 Article by Alex Sharp

The Pope ‘Speaks Out’ On Child Abuse, But Does Little Else

In the recent wake of yet another child abuse scandal, Pope Benedict XVI spoke out strongly, condemning the unconscionable actions of predator clergy. He said that while it is the duty of the Church and her followers to protect children, “unfortunately, in different instances, certain of its members went against this commitment and violated rights.” One wishes, though, that he would do more than... read more

Feb 5, 2010 Article by Alex Sharp

The Line Between Legitimate News And The Blogosphere Continues To Blur

As another birthday celebration for KTF Media comes rolling around, a major question as to the worth of internet publication is foremost in my mind. The blog, a now-thriving medium for communication (and the system through which KTF Media brings its writing to the world), is struggling to find its place on the world stage. What role it will ultimately take will affect not only those in the blogosphere,... read more