The Catholic Church’s Holy Years have biblical roots, but have been evolving for nearly 1,000 years.
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The Catholic Church practice of granting indulgences, criticized by Martin Luther in the 16th century, still exists, as part of the doctrine – but in a different form.
Children in countries like South Korea and Russia are more obedient, while American kids tend to be more self-indulgent.
Ghost stories are often about the departed seeking justice for an earthly wrong. Their sightings are a reminder that ethics and morality transcend our lives.
Luther translated the Greek New Testament into a common German dialect that ordinary people could read, without help from clergy.
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