Well, in the perspective of the Bible (the Old Testament), Passover was a time of remembrance of the Hebrew's freedom from Egyptian oppression. The name itself comes from the last of the Ten Plagues, where death came down and killed all first born. In order for death to "pass over," the Hebrews painted lamb's blood on their doors. So hence all Egyptian first born were killed, including Pharaoh's. That is the foundation of Passover, but any influence or importance to Catholics and branching Protestant beliefs is unknown to me.
A horse. My ancestors were farmers, thus a horse would be the most useful to me. It can help you care for your crops, and allow you to travel to town to purchase and sell products.
The ballot initiative process gives California citizens a way to propose laws and constitutional amendments without the support of the Governor or the Legislature.
Lutherism at first was banned and followers were persecuted, however, it soon became dominant in Northern Europe (Scandinavia) and played a role in European thought and unity through the actions of Martin Luther, a key theologician and reformer.
