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“New Orleans Churches Start from Scratch After Hurricane”

Read the transcript of an April 19, 2006, Online NewsHour show from PBS about how New Orleans’ pastors were preaching Easter sermons about resurrection and new life. The program also describes the financial difficulties of many parishes in the area, the pain it causes when a congregation closes, and how the decision of a parish to hold on and […]

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“Easter Symbols”

The Bible Resource Center includes references to Scripture verses that can be associated with various Easter symbols.

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“Cross or Crucifix?”

Read a Dallas Morning News article about how a church’s theology determines what kind of cross it displays. It’s posted by thecross-photo.com.

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“Idolatry”

Read Wikipedia’s entry about differing Christian views on the use of religious objects and symbols.

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“Baptism”

Read a Jan. 12, 2003, sermon that Charles Rush gave at Christ Church in Summit, N.J., describing the Easter tradition of baptism in the ancient church.

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“Eutychus Fell: Becoming Catholic, an RCIA Blog”

The Roman Catholic Church welcomes thousands of new believers into the faith each year at Easter Vigil. Some are converts from Protestantism, but those who are new Christians make the sacraments of baptism, First Eucharist and confirmation all in one momentous night. Read the blog of a lifelong Methodist who became a Catholic during Easter vigil 2005.

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