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The designations BCE and CE are simply a different way to write the traditional BC and AD. The basis of our modern calendar was developed by Christian monks in the Middle Ages who decided to begin numbering years with the birth of Christ, and designate that year "0" (most historians agree that they ...

absolute -- That which is unconditioned, uncaused, not limited by anything outside itself. aesthetics -- The philosophical category concerned with values other than moral; e.g., art, beauty, creativity, etc. agnosticism -- Literally, "without knowledge." Usually used to refer to someone who does not...

Theme: Celebrating Nativity of Jesus Christ, the Incarnation of God Dates: Christmas Season begins at sundown on 24 December and ends at sundown on 5 January.Colors:In most churches, the decorations are white to represent the angels who announced Jesus’ birth. You can read more about color in worshi...

In the beginning: The early Church was organized the same way as the synagogue, though many Bible translations obscure this fact. Both the Church and the synagogue were led by one or more presbyters, which means elder and became the English word priest. If there were several elders, the leader was c...

Theme: Jesus Manifests Himself as God Dates: The Epiphany is 6 January; the Season After the Epiphany lasts until the day before Lent, which is Tuesday, 21 February 2012. The lectionary includes the readings for the Epiphany in the Season after the Epiphany. Colors: The color for the Season After th...