Showing results for "Artemis" in Christianity

Some Christians think Paul's reference to "saved through childbearing" in 1 Timothy 2:15 means that women are slated primarily for delivering and raising children. Alternate readings, however, sometimes fail to build on the best historical and textual evidence. Sandra Glahn thinks that we have misunderstood Paul by misunderstanding the context to which he wrote. A key to reading and applying 1 Timothy, Glahn argues, lies in getting to know a mysterious figure who haunts the letter: the goddess Artemis.

In 1939 Rev. Waitstill Sharp, a young Unitarian minister, and his wife, Martha, a social worker, accepted a mission from the American Unitarian Association: They were to leave their home and young children in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and travel to Prague, Czechoslovakia, to help address the mounting refugee crisis. Armed with only $40,000, the Sharps quickly learned the art of spy craft and covertly sheltered political dissidents and Jews and helped them escape the Nazis.

Embarking on a spiritual journey, the search for the right church is guided by a profound understanding that Jesus is the cornerstone. The words, "I am the way, the truth, and the life," become a guiding principle, directing the search towards a community that actively embodies these declarations. A church that centers on Jesus becomes a spiritual family, fostering unity and mutual encouragement. However, the heart of the matter lies in the personal relationship with Jesus—a source of strength, comfort, and guidance that permeates every aspect of life.