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Last updated on: January 20, 2015 at 2:20 am by Acton Institute
The Useless Video 2015-01-20T02:20:33-04:00 Acton Institute
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
By Evan Koons
What does it take to truly behold? What does it mean to be still? Where does God’s Economy of Wonder begin? Answer: In getting useless. Here’s how.
For more on the Economy of Wonder, watch the trailer for Episode 6 and order For the Life of the World: Letters to the Exiles.
(Originally published at the FLOW blog)
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