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Race and the Church, Reprised
New today in Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship: “Review of Two New Theories about the Lamanite Mark Recently Presented in Two Different Forums,” written by Clifford P. Jones: Abstract: T. J. Uriona has offered two new theories about the meaning of Nephi’s...
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Marginalia
Domovoy
DOMOVOY V. ⸻ Blavatsky sat at her desk facing a large window looking which looked into the green leafy trees of Holland Park. Before her, and all around her, were heaps of papers, pamphlets, books, manuscripts, and a small bible for reference.[1] She knew her Bible well, though to her it...
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Truth Mission
What the Bible Says about the End: Part 1--The Last Days
...in the last days it is going to be very difficult to be a Christian....
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ACROSS FAITHS
Catholic
Fathers of the Church (Index Page)
Web page from Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong regarding the Fathers of the Church (Church Fathers), patristics, patrology, early Church teachings, etc.
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Catholic
Catholics, Culture, And Community
The Eucharist is the key to community in the Church. If we want thriving communities, we need to form Eucharistic culture.
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General Christian
Takeaways From The Tamarisk Tree
Christians can derive valuable faith lessons from it. Endurance in adversity and helping others are two takeaways from the tamarisk tree.
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Ancient Roots, Modern Fruits
‘AUM’: The Universal Vibration of Spiritual Harmony
Ringing in Renewal: Celebrating Hindu New Year
Scientific Brilliance: Surya Tilak's Divine Light
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Biblical Evidence for Catholicism
St. Augustine (354-430) vs. "Faith Alone"
John Chrysostom (c. 345-407) vs. "Faith Alone"
Hazael's Sack of Gath (2 Kgs 12:17) & Archaeology
Solomon's Rebuilding of Gezer & Archaeology
Justification: Reply to Jordan Cooper
"Perspicuous Apostolic Message"? (vs. Eric Svendsen)
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They Didn’t Teach Me That...
The Solemn Dawn Service On ANZAC Day
Are There False Prophets In The U.S. Today?
Ten Ways To Help You Read The Bible
Five Ways To Get The Most From Your Morning Prayer
An Easter Story Like No Other
Just How Many Johns Are There In The New Testament?
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Reclaiming the Truth
Are We Reliving The Exodus? Passover 2024
What Does The Torah Say About Lesbians?
May Jews Have Piercings and Tattoos?
Female Genital Mutilation In Judaism
Hell: Not What You Think
Dating The Exodus
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A Pastor’s Musings
An unexpected gift of family...
Twelve Inspiring Films to Watch in December
The Scars of Conflict...
A September to Remember: Hearing Shared History from the Voices of the Disenfranchised
From fear and hatred...to love: Remembering Khalid Jabara
Checking the box...
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The Religious History Nerd
The Great Disappointment of William Miller
The Rapture: A Brief History
Dr. Livingstone, I Presume: The True Story, Possibly
Wu Zetian, Ruthless Empress and Patroness of Buddhism
Shogun the Miniseries and Real Japanese History
Thích Quảng Duc: The Burning Monk
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You Might Be Right
Ultimate Reality: Consciousness, Energy, and Love
Ultimate Reality: Brahman, God, the Universe and the Void
What Do We Know About Ultimate Reality?
What Do We Know About Ultimate Reality?
Why Do We Believe What We Believe?
Is Free Will an Illusion?
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Marginalia
Progressive Woman Suffrage Union
The Christian Socialist Fellowship
"The Universe Is Based Upon The Subjection Of Woman."
Penetrating The Ascension.
"It Is A Better Flag Than The American Flag."
The Lost Canon Of Proportion Of The Ancient Egyptians
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The Word in Evidence and Reviews
The Right to Bear Arms vs God
Can You Find God In Your Bookstore (Part IV)
Do You Recognize God In Your Bookstore? (Part III)
Do You Recognize God In Your Bookstore? (Part II)
Do You Recognize God in Your Bookstore? (Part 1)
What Is Your Version Of Hell?
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The Spiritual Brewpub
9 Lies Faith Deconstruction Critics Tell
Peacemaking in the Early Jesus Movement
Review: The Deconstruction of Christianity ~Childers-Barnett
10 Serious Problems with an Omnipotent God -Part 2
10 Serious Problems with an Omnipotent God -Part 1
3 Restorative Justice Stories that Will Blow Your Mind
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Early Christian History Matters, Why?
The Importance of Mary and Martha in Luke 10
Women in Problematic Second Century Groups
Are Women Supposed to be Silent in Church?
The Women in the Orbit of the Apostle Paul
The Women Who Followed Jesus
The Role of Women in Early Christianity
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Sacred Kaleidoscope
The Workplace as a Spiritual Practice
Should We Really Celebrate St. Patrick?
The Fascinating Life of Rudolf Steiner
The Michigan Relics: A Controversial Family Legacy
Chakras & Cauldrons: The Body's Spiritual Energy Centers
Voices from the Hills: The Tabernacle Choir's Welsh Roots
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History and Religion by faiths
Buddhist
Unanswered Question: A Spiritual Newsletter
A Zen Meditation on the Strange Ending to the Gospel of Mark
Recalling Ram Mohan Roy who coined the word "Hinduism"
Noting a step toward a coherent theology of a natural Jesus
When You Come to a Fork in the Road: A Zen Meditation
Swami Vivekananda on the Buddha's Message
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Catholic
St. Augustine (354-430) vs. "Faith Alone"
Catholics, Culture, And Community
John Chrysostom (c. 345-407) vs. "Faith Alone"
Hazael's Sack of Gath (2 Kgs 12:17) & Archaeology
Solomon's Rebuilding of Gezer & Archaeology
The Mystery Begins 25 Years Before the Revolution 1750 -1774
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Contemplative
What is the bread in your life? What's in Your Recipe?
What Christians Can Learn from Philo on Faith... or Trust?
The Right to Bear Arms vs God
Can the Titanic and Its Musicians Teach Us a Lesson?
Paul and the Resurrection of Israel Part 3: The Conclusion
Living in Hope of Renewal: On Arendt and Easter Season
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Evangelical
Takeaways From The Tamarisk Tree
What the Bible Says about the End: Part 1--The Last Days
United Methodist General Conference Redux: 2020 vs. 2024
Send a Resurrection: Revival in History and Today
Why Is the Abortion Rate Increasing?
Christians love for Israel: genuine or blind devotion? #1
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General Christian
9 Lies Faith Deconstruction Critics Tell
The Solemn Dawn Service On ANZAC Day
Are We Reliving The Exodus? Passover 2024
Calvinism vs Arminianism: Both Wrong but Both Important
What Beliefs, If Any, Bar One From Salvation? TLR Interview
The Early Church: Lessons for the American Church Body
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Hindu
‘AUM’: The Universal Vibration of Spiritual Harmony
Ringing in Renewal: Celebrating Hindu New Year
Scientific Brilliance: Surya Tilak's Divine Light
Renascence, Reformation, Trent & Guadalupe Change 16th Cent
Thou Should Not Grieve: Mourning And The Bhagavad Gita
The Ivory Tower Of Theosophy
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Jewish
What Does The Torah Say About Lesbians?
Healing the Affliction of Isolation
May Jews Have Piercings and Tattoos?
Female Genital Mutilation In Judaism
Challenging Stereotypes: My Journey As A Jewish Christian
Prophets and Diviners of the Old Testament
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Latter-day Saint
Race and the Church, Reprised
Marching onward and upward
"Wow! What a wipeout!"
A "Fiddler on the Roof" or "Sound of Music" of Our Own?
Two Funeral Requests
What persists?
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Ultimate Reality: Consciousness, Energy, and Love
Ultimate Reality: Brahman, God, the Universe and the Void
What Do We Know About Ultimate Reality?
What Do We Know About Ultimate Reality?
Why Do We Believe What We Believe?
Is this the Pinnacle of the Trail?
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Muslim
Dangerous Theologies: Preaching The Path to Perdition
Everything Near And Dear
The S.S. Chusan
Cholera
Kandi Subdivision
The Emeralds Of Somnath
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New Visions
My Three body Problem: Zen, Jesus, and a Holy Communion
George MacDonald & the World of Wonder: A Zen Meditation
The Birth of the Buddha
Spiritual communities when Religions collapse
How Frail the Human Heart: A Small Zen Meditation
Is Free Will an Illusion?
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Pagan
A Warlock with a Bible Has Entered the Chat
We Speak from Experience and Perspective
Balaam | Hearing God Unusually
The Grumpy Protestant Behind the Pagan Origins of Easter
Should We Really Celebrate St. Patrick?
Faith And Begorrah! St. Patrick For The Rational
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Progressive Christian
Deadly Faith - Episode 42: Betty Gore (Part 2) | The House Wife Ax Murder of Texas - Episode 42
Episode 42: Betty Gore (Part 2) | The House Wife Ax Murder of Texas
The Quantum Jesus
Podcasts:
Episode 41: Betty Gore (Part 1) | The House Wife Ax Murder of Texas
Podcasts:
Episode 42: Betty Gore Part 2 | The Case of Love, Sex, & Murder
Can the Beatitudes Help Me Live a Better and Beautiful Life?
Progressive Woman Suffrage Union
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