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'The Omen' of the Apocalypse

The stars of this remake, which opened (not coincidentally) on 6/6/06, discuss whether evil comes from within.

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St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)

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I Once Was an Only Child

Ah, life was good—until my baby sister arrived. It took some time before I realized she might be worth keeping.

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A Buddha Is Born

Before he became Buddha, his name was Siddhartha—a prince born under the light of a full moon.

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Superstitions 'R' Us

A historian explains that they're a human response to living in a disorderly universe.

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Light of the World

As I light the Hanukkah candles, I'm thinking about all the avenues for bringing light into a darkened world.

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The Meaning of New Year's Traditions

From ancient times, people have welcomed the new year with rituals to attract good fortune. Here's a sampling.

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The War to End All Wars?

Some Christians see the conflict between Israel and Lebanon as a clear omen of impending Apocalypse.

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Mark (of the Beast) on Your Calendar

The third time's the charm, so the saying goes-but that doesn't apply to the sixth day of the sixth month of '06.

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'Revelations': 'Must-See' TV

There may be biblical problems with the show, but 'Revelations' takes seriously the reality of evil in the world.

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