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A Penitent Sinner

Despite Mary Magdalene isn’t mentioned much in the Bible and the Vatican decided in recent years that she wasn’t a prostitute, her image stays with this fame. It’s not even sure that it was always “Mary Magdalene” when it is spoken of her in the Gospels or the Gnostic writings. There are so many Marys, that it may even be that characteristics from various real women had been formed up the myth of Mary Magdalene.
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‘Jesus’ and ‘Mary’ cult draws followers to Queensland, Australia

Religion : Religion News Blog (2 years ago)

A couple who claim they are Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene have set up base in Queensland's Bible Belt and are drawing in disciples from across Australia. The pair, real names Alan John Miller and Mary Suzanne Luck, operate from ru... Read Post

Sarah O'Leary: Sadly, It Seems Sandra Fluke Wasn't The First Woman Falsely Accused of Being a Prostitute by an Intimidated Man.

News : Huffington Post (last year)

It seems the Bible never referred to Mary Magdalene as a prostitute. A Catholic Pope did. Read Post

Penitent Mary Magdalene

Arts / Art History : Women in the Bible (last year)

Penitent Mary Magdalene by the Italian Baroque Era Painter Guido Reni (1575-1642). That’s how the church loved to see women, full of regret and ready to pay for their sins. Read Post


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