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Philip Berrigan
A World War II artillery and infantry officer, Philip Berrigan did an about-face after becoming a Catholic priest and devoted his life to opposing what he saw as warlike, imperialist U.S. policies.…Martin Luther
Without quite intending to, Martin Luther changed the course of Christianity and Western history. His 1517 complaint against specific abuses in the Roman Catholic church -- a document now known as…Pope Leo X
Pope Leo X is the Roman pope whose potent combination of extravagance and neglect helped provoke the Reformation in the 16th century. He was born Giovanni de Medici, the second son of Florentine…The Devil's Dictionary: Excess
by Ambrose Bierce EXCEPTIONEXCOMMUNICATIONEXCESS -n. In morals, an indulgence that enforces by appropriate penalties the law of moderation. Hail, high Excess — especially in wine…Thomas Cranmer
Thomas Cranmer was a key figure in the English Reformation during the time of King Henry VIII, and the man behind The Book of Common Prayer, a cornerstone of the Anglican Communion. Educated at Jesus…Thomas Becket
Thomas Becket was King Henry II's right hand man -- until a conflict over the powers between Church and State led to Becket's murder in 1170, which in turn led to his speedy canonization as St.…Eastern Orthodoxy
Eastern Orthodoxy comprises the faith and practices stemming from ancient churches in the eastern part of the Roman Empire. It encompasses Orthodox churches in communion with the see of…The Devil's Dictionary: Executive
by Ambrose Bierce EXCOMMUNICATIONEXHORTEXECUTIVE -n. An officer of the Government, whose duty it is to enforce the wishes of the legislative power until such time as the judicial department…The Devil's Dictionary: Trial
by Ambrose Bierce TREETRICHINOSISTRIAL -n. A formal inquiry designed to prove and put upon record the blameless characters of judges, advocates and jurors. In order to effect this purpose…All About Dracula
Facts, history, and legends Learn all about Dracula and vampires in our guide to the fact and fiction of the Transylvanian prince. From Prince to Frightening Modern Legend…Trending
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