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Recent Examples of Scripture
Theo is afraid of this fiery phenomenon, writing to a spiritual mentor to ask if the comet’s tail is poisonous to humans and what scripture says about it.
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Williams practices Hinduism and brought a copy of the Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita to the ISS in December 2006.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Arguments and accusations of blasphemy regarding teaching yoga sutras rather than Bible scripture are rife within the Black yoga community.
—Tamika Caston-Miller, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025
The faith is rooted in the Vedas, an ancient Hindu scripture and prescribes the five lifetime vows: no alcohol, no addictions, no adultery, no meat and no impurity of body and mind.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
In the scriptures of ancient India, the OM is considered the most powerful of all the mantras.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
Ambrose’s writings on scripture and heresy, as well as his hymns, had a profound influence on Western Christian theology; since his death, he has been venerated as a saint.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
The 27-year-old had the book customized with his name and favorite scripture.
—Ryan Kellman, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
His duties range from preparing and preaching scriptures as well as other pastoral care to the usual mix of funerals, weddings and baptism.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Williams practices Hinduism and brought a copy of the Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita to the ISS in December 2006.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Arguments and accusations of blasphemy regarding teaching yoga sutras rather than Bible scripture are rife within the Black yoga community.
—Tamika Caston-Miller, Outside Online, 26 Feb. 2025
The faith is rooted in the Vedas, an ancient Hindu scripture and prescribes the five lifetime vows: no alcohol, no addictions, no adultery, no meat and no impurity of body and mind.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
In the scriptures of ancient India, the OM is considered the most powerful of all the mantras.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
Ambrose’s writings on scripture and heresy, as well as his hymns, had a profound influence on Western Christian theology; since his death, he has been venerated as a saint.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
The 27-year-old had the book customized with his name and favorite scripture.
—Ryan Kellman, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
His duties range from preparing and preaching scriptures as well as other pastoral care to the usual mix of funerals, weddings and baptism.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Scripture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Scripture. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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