Joseph M. Jordan 
As a theologian, I have always been interested in learning more about the spiritual realm. I was especially captivated by the mention of ‘heaven’ and ‘heavens’ in different contexts in the Bible. As part of my research, I met with my professor of theology and a local pastor to learn about the heavens. I recently … Read more
The Eastern Orthodox Church also known as the Orthodox Church is the second largest Christian church in the world with more than 2 million members as of 2023. The Christian denomination follows the seven ecumenical councils. Over the years, the Orthodox Church has gained a lot of followers with approximately 70% settling in Europe. Here … Read more
Christianity has been the largest religion in Great Britain since the 6th century and through the middle Ages. In the early and mid-20th century, a large number of British strongly identified as Christians and associated the religion with morality. In the 21st century, the number of British identifying as Christians has declined significantly in the … Read more
My ultimate goal as a devoted Christian is to be united with God in Heaven. Years back in theology school, I took an interest in knowing what happens when believers get to Heaven and if they will work at all. I visited my local church and talked to the clergy to learn more. I also … Read more
While at theology school, I was passionate about learning about the intricacies of the afterlife. I was particularly intrigued by the concept of birthday celebrations in Heaven. I was delighted when the golden opportunity to engage with renowned Biblical scholars and clerics arrived during our interdenominational forum. I made meaningful and insightful interactions with them … Read more
I’ve always wanted to visit those scenic islands that travelers call Paradise. The beautiful water bodies and beaches make for a wonderful vacation. As a devout Christian, I know there is an even more perfect place beyond this world. Some people call it Heaven, while others call it Paradise. My many years in theology have … Read more
Since I heard some Christians believe that only 144,000 will enter Heaven, I was greatly fascinated. In my years in theology school, I never encountered such a doctrine. My interest pushed me to have conversations with believers of this doctrine and with many priests and theologians from various denominations. The thorough research helped me gain … Read more
I’ve heard a lot of theories surrounding Mary Magdalene. The most prevalent was that she was Jesus’ wife, which earned her an automatic spot in Heaven. As a theology student, this sparked my curiosity; I decided to investigate this claim. A few hours in the library and several conversations later convinced me the theory was … Read more
Since theology school, I have always been fascinated with different Bible characters. Recently, I have been leaning more toward understanding who Joshua is. While researching about Joshua, I came across an interesting question, if he went to heaven. This threw me into even deep and extensive research. I consulted with various pastors and fellow theologians … Read more
As a staunch Christian, I believe we must help the less fortunate. That is why I loved the Good Samaritan story at bible school. The Good Samaritan was not a believer, yet he showed compassion to a Jewish man. I was even more intrigued by the story after learning about the animosity between the Jews … Read more