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Jesus and his cross

Why Was Christ Executed?

Knowing that God is all-powerful, why did he allow Christ to be executed? 
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How Is the Date of Easter Determined? 

This year, Easter is very late but can be even later. It can, however, come as early as March 21. Who approved this wide variance? 
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Chaines used in slavery

Did Jesus Condemn Slavery? 

I cannot find any passage in the Gospels where Jesus condemns slavery. Have I missed something?
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Painting of hell

Is Purgatory in the Bible? 

Why do Catholics teach that purgatory exists? I can’t find it in my Bible. 
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Only Christians in Heaven? What the Bible Says

I was recently speaking with another Christian about whether non-Christians can go to heaven.
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Was Jesus Born in December? 

Do we celebrate Christmas in December because we know he was born in that month? If not, why is his birth celebrated then? 
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What Is the Secular Franciscan Order? 

Even though I have long known that there are Franciscan sisters, brothers, and priests, a friend recently told me about a group that is completely new to me: the Secular Franciscan Order.
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