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Memorial Day
Memorial Day, which originated after the Civil War, commemorates the sacrifices of those who have fought and died in the American armed forces. Interpreters have long noted the aura of sacredness that surrounds the holiday’s traditional observances, and many have called Memorial Day central to America’s “civil religion.” Evangelicals have typically been enthusiastic participants in such patriotic celebrations, but certain critics have come to fear an unbiblical conflation of God and country.
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Gory
Two historians tell why Christian thought went AWOL during the civil war.
August 1, 2006
The Struggle for Lincoln's Soul
Was Abraham Lincoln a Christian? A look at the evidence.
February 9, 1998
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Mine Eyes Have Seen the Gory 
Two historians tell why Christian thought went AWOL during the civil war.
August 1, 2006
The Struggle for Lincoln's Soul
Was Abraham Lincoln a Christian? A look at the evidence.
February 9, 1998
Opinion: When Christmas Was Banned in Massachusetts
After nearly 400 years, it's past time we learned our lesson and ceased hostilities. (Kevin Seamus Hasson, The Wall Street Journal)
Opinion: Lo, the Humble Christmas Pageant
In 1223, St. Francis staged the first living Nativity scene, complete with live animals. (Susan Beebe, The Wall Street Journal)
Which Major Religion Has the Most Holidays?
A spiritual head-to-head. (Slate)
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