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Recent Examples of Scripture
In March, an archaeologist working at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre spoke with Fox News Digital about finding proof of an ancient garden at the site, consistent with scripture.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
The purpose of life wasn’t invented by the individual — it was discovered in scripture.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The Foundation Of Strategic Thinking The Vedas scriptures do not only dwell on metaphysical concepts but also emphasize the principles of truth, cosmic order and sacrifice for the collective good.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
According to some Buddhist scriptures, during Maya’s pregnancy the future Buddha never actually touched her womb, which was considered impure in early Indian Buddhism.
—Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
The scripture readings at the Mass focused on the figure of St. Peter and the central passage from John’s Gospel, a text seen as foundational to the pope’s ministry as St. Peter’s successor.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
Of those crew members, several inscribed their favorite scriptures on the raw wall and floor before stone or stucco was applied.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
But Buddhist scriptures also express love and gratitude for mothers, especially the Buddha’s two mother figures.
—Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
White House Announces New Numbers Mayer criticized the selective application of scripture among some Christians.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
The purpose of life wasn’t invented by the individual — it was discovered in scripture.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The Foundation Of Strategic Thinking The Vedas scriptures do not only dwell on metaphysical concepts but also emphasize the principles of truth, cosmic order and sacrifice for the collective good.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
According to some Buddhist scriptures, during Maya’s pregnancy the future Buddha never actually touched her womb, which was considered impure in early Indian Buddhism.
—Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
The scripture readings at the Mass focused on the figure of St. Peter and the central passage from John’s Gospel, a text seen as foundational to the pope’s ministry as St. Peter’s successor.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
Of those crew members, several inscribed their favorite scriptures on the raw wall and floor before stone or stucco was applied.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
But Buddhist scriptures also express love and gratitude for mothers, especially the Buddha’s two mother figures.
—Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
White House Announces New Numbers Mayer criticized the selective application of scripture among some Christians.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Scripture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Scripture. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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