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2026-02-12T02:53:39-05:00

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Heresies Often Are Catalysts For Theological Reflection

Last updated on: February 12, 2026 at 2:53 am By Henry Karlson

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Paul said that within the church, factions, and with them, heresies, that is private opinions which seek to divide up the church, would develop. “For, in the first place, when you assemble as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you; and I partly believe it, for there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognized” (1 Cor. 11:18-19 RSV). There will be those who, leaning on their own... Read more

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2026-02-12T14:03:02-05:00

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My Engagements With World Religions: Buddhism Part I

Last updated on: February 12, 2026 at 2:03 pm By Henry Karlson

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It took me longer than I wish it had for me to properly engage Buddhism. In my readings from Christian sources, I had been taught to consider Buddhism as almost being some kind of anti-religion, one which not only questioned and deconstructed Hinduism and their gods, but all religious traditions. I was also told it was nihilistic due to the way Nirvana was interpreted in the West (it is not). Both of these representations left me rather uninterested in exploring... Read more

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2026-02-09T04:12:01-05:00

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The Impact of Erasing Black History

Last updated on: February 9, 2026 at 4:12 am By Henry Karlson

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Learning about history is important; it helps us to know where we came from even as it can give us warnings of where we could be heading if we repeat the mistakes of the past. We should study history, learning from the good and the bad, for that will give us a better notion of what we need to do to make things better. As we do so, we should honor those who came before us who made major (positive)... Read more

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2026-02-08T02:57:37-05:00

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Preparing For The Great Fast By Considering Our Intentions

Last updated on: February 8, 2026 at 2:57 am By Henry Karlson

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What we do is important. Why we do things is also important. We can do good for the wrong reasons; bad intentions will taint the good which we do. We do evil, after all, not because we believe it to be evil and what to be as wicked as possible, but because we find some good, however little it is, which we want to do. That is, evil always comes out of the perversion or improper engagement of some potential... Read more

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2026-02-05T02:59:53-05:00

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Guided By The Spirit: Growing In Wisdom And Grace

Last updated on: February 5, 2026 at 2:59 am By Henry Karlson

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Christ wants us to receive the Holy Spirit, not for the sake to have the Spirit merely reside in us, giving us an impersonal form of inspiration, but rather, so that we can turn inward and encounter the Spirit within ourselves. If we do that, we will find the Spirit gives us a way to participate in God’s own holiness, a holiness which, if embraced, will allow us to become as holy as God wants us to be. That is,... Read more

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2026-02-06T16:56:11-05:00

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My Engagements With World Religions: Hinduism

Last updated on: February 6, 2026 at 4:56 pm By Henry Karlson

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One of my friends in high school, Sam, was a Hindu. Because, at that time, I was still thinking like a fundamentalist, and so I was not interested in learning from and exploring the positives found in other faith traditions, my few talks with him concerning Hinduism was not as productive as it should have been. What I remember most about them is that I was contentious, criticizing the way I believed all Hinduism was polytheistic. Now, I know that... Read more

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2026-02-02T02:53:38-05:00

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How Actions Define Character: Moral Judgments In Politics

Last updated on: February 2, 2026 at 2:53 am By Henry Karlson

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I have seen far too many Christians and Catholics from the so-called “right,” that is, from those who support Trump, ignore the facts used to criticize Trump and respond to his critics by attacking them with ad hominem labels. It’s not just that they insult Trump’s critics, it’s that they think attacking the messenger is a proper response. They think that if they label someone, that is enough to discount what they have to say. This is why their rhetoric... Read more

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2026-02-01T02:56:44-05:00

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The Spiritual Famine Created By Sin

Last updated on: February 1, 2026 at 2:56 am By Henry Karlson

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Sin creates (and in some ways is) its own punishment. Sadly, this has not been explained too well to most Christians. They think God directly punishes all sin in acts of simple retribution. This misunderstanding has had many lose their faith because people end up questioning God’s justice when they see the world is different from what they would expect if this were true. This is why it is important to point out that sin creates its own punishment, that... Read more

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2026-01-29T02:55:19-05:00

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What Value Is Theology If We Ignore Love?

Last updated on: January 29, 2026 at 2:55 am By Henry Karlson

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In the modern West, we are used to living in and with a relatively educated populace. Yes, there are many levels of education seen in the West, with some who still are not literate, and others who have post-doctorate degrees, but in general, the majority of the people are far more educated today than at any other time in history. This makes it difficult for us to understand the way Christians lived in the past, when they couldn’t read Scripture,... Read more

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2026-01-28T02:56:48-05:00

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My Engagements With World Religions: Reflections (One)

Last updated on: January 28, 2026 at 2:56 am By Henry Karlson

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My engagements with Judaism and Islam have taught me many things, some which are theological, and some which are practical. I believe it would be helpful for myself, and for others following along, for me to reflect on those things, albeit in a summary form. Obviously, that means, it won’t be detailed, but rather, it will only give the general impression of what I have learned. For example, I have seen how religions, despite the way they teach love and... Read more

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