From the very beginning, Christianity has had a complicated relationship with slavery. Many of the early Christians in the first centuries of the Church
Patrick banishing the snakesMarch 17 is traditionally St Patrick's Day, a day when 'Irishness' is celebrated all over the world. This date is traditionally held to be the date of the death of St Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the patron saint of Ireland. It is marked by parades through the main cities and towns of
Many will celebrate with green beer, maybe some corned beef, and a big party. However, there is a religious aspect to this day as we are, after all, celebrating a patron saint.