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John Wain: A Modern Voice Among The Inklings
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Testing Our Faith: Actions Reflecting Christ’s Teachings
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The Importance Of Contextual Awareness For Theology
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Philosophy traditionally tells us about three great transcendentals, that of the truth, the good, and...
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Salvation As A Communal Journey
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Women’s History Month: A Call To Amplify Women’s Voices
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In the Byzantine tradition, the two Sundays which come right before the Great Fast (Lent)...
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The Timely Warnings Of Dystopian Science Fiction
It is hard not to think about the science fiction movies and novels I’ve seen...
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Faith in Action: Why Words Alone Aren’t Enough
Actions speak louder than words. We must do more than speak, telling people (and ourselves)...
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MLK’s Dream And Modern Society
Dorothy Day once said she hoped she would not become a canonized saint because she...
February 23, 2025
Preparing For The End By What We Do In Life
The end is coming for all of us. We cannot avoid it. However, we can...
February 21, 2025
The Pitfalls of Simplistic Arguments in Apologetics
A problem found in many religious traditions lies in the way some of their members...
February 19, 2025
How Community Shapes Our Understanding Of The Truth
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When Law Fails: Reflections On Justice
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The Call to Salvation: God’s Desire For Everyone
God desires for the salvation of all. Jesus said it best, he was sent by...
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Mercy and justice go together. Mercy makes no sense without justice, because it is through...
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The relationship and experience of African American Christians with Christianity is complex, and when examined...
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