Medieval scholars linked celestial occurrences, such as Halley’s comet, to events at home, such as the arrival of William the Conqueror in England.
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Medieval scholars connected celestial events to changes that happened on the ground, such as the overthrow of the king.
The National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini in Chicago recently offered indulgences.
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The Catholic Church practice of granting indulgences, criticized by Martin Luther in the 16th century, still exists, as part of the doctrine – but in a different form.
For millennia, theologians taught that the sole purpose of sex was reproductive. Now, almost everyone agrees that sex has many purposes – and benefits.
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The purpose of sex may seem obvious, but it has perplexed and intrigued a variety of great minds for millennia.