So forgiveness pre-requires understanding the mistakes of the past? here hear re this opposing this me-first, America-first, white-first, male-first approach>…
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Lesson 12: Preparing for the Pope’s Visit– Curiae and Bishops
Read MORE: Lesson 12: Preparing for the Pope’s Visit– Curiae and BishopsLast week, I wrote of the tension between the Pope being regarded as the first among equals and a supreme monarch. This week, I want to delve deeper into the conflict between the Roman Curiae and the College of Bishops.…
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Lesson 13: Preparing for the Pope’s Trip– Church & State
Read MORE: Lesson 13: Preparing for the Pope’s Trip– Church & State>Francis’ trip reminds us how much the papacy is involved in church-state relationships. He will be addressing the U.S. congress as well as the United Nations Assembly. He, undoubtedly, will be accompanied by the Vatican ambassador to the U.S. Government.…
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Lesson 14: Preparing for the Pope’s Trip– Reformation
Read MORE: Lesson 14: Preparing for the Pope’s Trip– ReformationMost Protestants grew up believing we were not Roman Catholics, because they worshiped Mary and did whatever the Pope told them to do. When pushed, we would insist these are just two examples of how Roman Catholics do not follow…
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Lesson 12: A Christian Response to 9-11
Read MORE: Lesson 12: A Christian Response to 9-11As we ponder actions appropriate for responding to the current pandemic, it might be helpful to think of what might have been a Christian response to the 9-11 terrorism. The Company at Kirkridge gathered after that life-changing event to discuss…
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Asking Too Much of Christianity?
Read MORE: Asking Too Much of Christianity?Paul suggested I do a few sessions on abortion. I’ll start next week. In the meantime, I decided to use the following Facebook post by Kerry Walters as a transition. Kerry was a very respected and beloved philosophy professor at…
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An extremely timely topic. Thanks, Fritz!
yes we need to forgive our leaders yet make sure they do the right thing – which they aren’t.