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2026-10-15T04:44:47-05:00

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Rejecting Doom: Christian Hope And Human Action

Last updated on: October 15, 2026 at 4:44 am By Henry Karlson

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Christianity is a religion of hope. We are to have hope and use it to engage the world, believing we can make things better than they are. We must not to give into despair, thinking that as time goes by, the world will only become worse and worse, and that there is nothing we can do about it. Yes, we must be realistic and realize we can’t do everything, we can’t make an earthly utopia. We must also realize there... Read more

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2026-10-13T12:44:41-05:00

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It’s What Comes From Within Which Matters

Last updated on: October 13, 2026 at 12:44 pm By Henry Karlson

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One of the most difficult things for us to understand is why those who do good suffer, while those who do evil, especially an extraordinary amount of evil, seem to prosper. While some might use this confusion to suggest there is no benevolent God who guides and directs world history, Christians believe there is. But, certainly, they should be able to understand why many feel otherwise. It can be difficult putting one’s faith in God, trusting that justice will prevail,... Read more

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2026-10-12T01:32:07-05:00

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How Tradition Points Away From The Death Penalty

Last updated on: October 12, 2026 at 1:32 am By Henry Karlson

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Once again, the death penalty is in the news. This has been, in part, because of the discussion surrounding the botched attempt of the execution of Christa Pike. Similarly, some of it comes as a result of the way Pope Leo XIV pointed out Catholic teaching rejects the use of the death penalty, that it promotes the dignity of all human life, including those guilty of major crimes. Almost immediately, he received a great deal of backlash, with many, including... Read more

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2026-10-11T01:10:55-05:00

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The Incarnation And The Christian Use Of Images

Last updated on: October 11, 2026 at 1:10 am By Henry Karlson

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When we come together as Christians and Christ is among us, we are able to experience the kingdom of God for ourselves; this is because the kingdom of God is present with and in him. Not only do we have him with us, we also have the presence of the Father and the Holy Spirit, for the three are one. This is why Jesus was able to say if we see him, we have in and through him, seen the... Read more

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2026-10-08T03:59:52-05:00

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Justice First, Charity Beyond It: Serving The Poor Well

Last updated on: October 8, 2026 at 3:59 am By Henry Karlson

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It still amazes me how often a Christian, even after reading the words of Scripture, after reading the Gospels, after reading countless Biblical commentaries and theological treatises, after exploring the teachings of the saints, would want to find ways to ignore what they have been told and condemn the poor, denying them their basic needs. They might claim they are doing so as a way to affirm the agency of the poor, suggesting that the poor need to find a... Read more

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2026-10-06T12:31:26-05:00

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Our True Enemy Is Sin

Last updated on: October 6, 2026 at 12:31 pm By Henry Karlson

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When we talk about our enemies in the world, we must remember, our true enemy, our proper enemy, is not not someone else, some person we are angry with, some person who has done us wrong. Our true enemy is sin, and the powers or structures sin put into place to dominate and control us. “For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against... Read more

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2026-10-05T10:12:18-05:00

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‘We’re Like Pirates’: Trump’s Wars and Christian Faith

Last updated on: October 5, 2026 at 10:12 am By Henry Karlson

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How U.S. Militarism Became A Form Of Piracy While I have criticized the Iraq Wars and the War in Afghanistan, and the way they were supported, it seems to me that we have a new, and even worse, situation under Trump. This is not to say the two are unconnected; the undercurrents and ideologies behind those wars helped set up the conditions necessary for many to accept and promote Trump’s military actions (and wars). The Second Iraq War was justified,... Read more

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2026-10-04T01:50:13-05:00

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The Unknown God Revealed In Christ

Last updated on: October 4, 2026 at 1:50 am By Henry Karlson

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When Paul went to Athens, he preached at Mars Hill; he explained to those willing to listen to him what it is he believed. As he spoke, he pointed to the statue of the “unknown God” and said that it represented the God who he came to reveal to them. While there were (and remain) many philosophical and theological elements related to this story, and what it means to say God, in some fashion, is unknown, and this is something... Read more

General Christian

2026-10-01T03:52:12-05:00

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Throwing Stones

Last updated on: October 1, 2026 at 3:52 am By Henry Karlson

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One interesting story told about St. Antony suggests that, like some saints, he had the ability to understand animals, even if he couldn’t always make them understand him. This makes him similar to St. Francis of Assisi and St. Seraphim of Sarov, for they also seemed to be able to understand animals, but it also seems, they were often able to make their wishes known to animals, so that animals did not fear them but welcomed them and did as... Read more

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2026-09-29T10:26:14-05:00

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How Right Belief Depends On Right Christian Living

Last updated on: September 29, 2026 at 10:26 am By Henry Karlson

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Orthodoxy (right belief) and orthopraxis (right action) are both important elements of the Christian faith; the two go together, helping to inform and properly develop each other. For, when we know and understand the teachings of the Christian faith, we will find all kinds of practical truths emerge from them, telling us how we should live. This is obviously true concerning the moral teachings given to us by Christ, such as those found in the Sermon on the Mount, but... Read more

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