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SCM Press Christianity and Depression
Trade Review"Now that mental health has become a matter of public concern, with some high-profile personal testimony and increasing acknowledgement of the social costs, this book brings to bear the skills of an experienced philosopher to expose and combat the theological background of the most damaging assumptions of the causes of mental illness — such as the lurking fear that it is all your own fault, or that you are possessed by an evil spirit: in pellucid and accessible style this book is an illuminating and often moving contribution to liberating us from the secret grip of such irrational myths." -- Revd Dr Fergus Kerr, OP"This is an exciting, erudite, and important book, one that exhibits deep philosophical and theological insight. The central theme is Christian interpretations of depression, but the relevant issues are linked more generally to philosophical problems of experience, interpretation, and explanation, and the theological reflections are fascinating and original. It is beautifully and sensitively written, accessible to the general reader, and a ‘must’ for mental health practitioners, philosophers, theologians, and all those who have struggled with depression and sought to make philosophical and theological sense of it." -- Fiona Ellis, Professor of Philosophy, University of Roehampton"Tasia Scrutton has given us an excellent and engaging book about how to understand depression. Is depression most fundamentally caused by personal sin or bad personal choices? Is it just a biological illness? Scrutton convincingly argues that these ways of spiritualizing or individualizing depression are not just false, but actively harmful. She instead offers a nuanced—and wholistic—understanding of depression that takes seriously biological, psychological, social, and religious factors. And since, as Scrutton also shows, our lived experiences are shaped by our interpretations of it, how we understand the nature of depression can shape how people experience it. This is an extremely practical book that will benefit not only those who face depression themselves, but also their loved ones, therapists, and religious communities. Redemptive and worthwhile." -- Kevin Timpe, Calvin University, USA
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Hymns Ancient & Modern Creative Repair
Trade Review"Creative repair deserves to be in the vocabulary of every person in a helping profession. Anne Holmes skilfully distills insights from theology, therapy, and lived experience in offering creative repair to many others. This is a vitally important text in such challenging times." -- Alistair Ross“Creative Repair will be a lifeline and a source of strength and healing to clergy and their families and to all who support them. The pandemic and the lockdowns have deepened the needs in Church and Society for ways to mend and heal and overcome distress. This book provides deep wisdom for that task” -- Steven Croft"Particularly with regard to clergy, but relevant to all people, [this is] a book which advocates ways to healing and wholeness of life through creativity, and balance in giving and taking...With a reference to the ‘ordered life’ of monasticism with its balance of work, prayer and recreation, which frees us all to be more whole." -- Sister Paula"This beautifully and clearly written book will be a rich resource for all those engaged in spiritual and pastoral care. Its wisdom comes out of many years' experience of and reflection on human and theological realities, always with practical outworking in mind. The concept of 'creative repair' offers new avenues for practitioners that go beyond talking therapy to a holistic and embodied approach to the human person." -- Joanna CollicuttTable of ContentsForeword Acknowledgements 1 Introduction 2 The Concept of Creative Repair 3 Why Self-care? 4 Individual Creative Repair 5 Group Creative Repair 6 The Creative Repair of Things 7 Regular Habits or a Rule of Life 8 Resilience and Creative Repair 9 Towards a Theology of Creative Repair 10 Creative Repair in Pastoral Practice Appendix A: Questions to Think About Appendix B: Informal Audit and Questions for Creative Repair Bibliography Index
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Lulu.com The SoulWinners Secret How to Convert Others to the Christian Cause Through Spiritual Leadership and an Organized Church Hardcover
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Lulu Press The SoulWinners Secret
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Lulu.com Racism in the White Church
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Lulu.com Racism In The White Church
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Lulu.com Racist in the White Church
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ReadHowYouWant Successful Home Cell Groups 16pt Large Print Edition
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Time Warner Trade Publishing The Coming Economic Armageddon What Bible
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Time Warner Trade Publishing I Never Thought Id See the Day Culture at the Crossroads
Book SynopsisIs Western civilization in an accelerating decline? And if it continues will it eventually weaken and cause us to come to the end of cultured civilization as we now know it? Yes, says David Jeremiah, and in his book, I Never Thought I''d See the Day! he details numerous signs of this cultural decay including: America held hostage by IranMarriage becoming obsoleteCreeping socialismThe invisibility of culture''s enemiesIncrease in spiritual warfareAmerica turning its back on Israel Atheist attack on religionCan this downward spiral be reversed? Yes, but only if one person at a time returns to God with our heart, our manner of life, our dedication to genuine worship of God, in serving God by helping others, in our giving, and in prayer.
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Bloomsbury Academic Environmental Stewardship
Book SynopsisIs stewardship a useful way of regarding our relationship with our environment - or is it a dangerous excuse for plunder? Is it possible for us to be effective stewards? This book gathers together expositions of stewardship with criticisms of the concept and adds other contributions written especially for this collection.Trade Review 'This book will be essential reading for any student interested in exploring environmental stewardship from a Christian perspective.' 'The galaxy of well established authors R.J. Berry has gathered for this collection will not dissapoint' 'Environmental Stewardship is a particularly valuable collection of essays, especially for students considering the benefits or otherwise of stewardship models.' 'We can thank the editor for being open enough to include a spectrum of views so that the reader can make up their own mind as to how they perceive stewardship. We could ask for no less in an edited collection.' - Celia Deane-Drummond, International Journal of Systematic Theology (IJST) -- Celia Deane-Drummond"Many of the articles are nuanced, carefully crafted, and clearly advance specific arguments in the field of environmental ethics...The text will appeal to undergraduate students in ecology and religion classes or to seminarians searching for general synopsis of this conversation."— Daniel McFee, Religious Studies Review, Vol. 33, No. 3, July 2007 -- Daniel McFeeTable of ContentsForeword, Sir Ghillean Prance (former Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew); Introduction and Background, R.J. Berry (University College London, UK); I. History of the Idea; 1. Having Dominion: Genesis and the mastery of nature, Peter Harrison (Bond University, Western Australia); 2. The Concept of Stewardship, John Black (University of Edinburgh, UK). 3. Why St Francis?, Jan Boersema (Free University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands); 4. Environmental sensitivity and critiques of stewardship, Robin Attfield (Cardiff University, UK); 5. Human authority in creation, Richard Bauckham (University of St Andrews, UK); 6. A theology for the Earth, Joseph Sittler (University of Chicago, USA); II. Application and Criticism; 7. The fallible concept of the stewardship of the Earth, Jim Lovelock (independent scientist); 8. Religion and the environment, Crispin Tickell (Director of the Climate Change Institute, Green College, Oxford, UK); 9. The significance of evolutionary theory for environmental ethics, Lisa Sideris (McGill University, USA); 10. Ethics and the environment, Chris Patten (European Commissioner); 11. The stewardship of creation, Alister McGrath (University of Oxford, UK); III. Theological Debate; 12. Stewardship: a case study in environmental ethics, Clare Palmer (Lancaster University, UK); 13. Stewardship as a key to a theology of nature, Douglas Hall (McGill University, USA); 14. Partnership with nature according to the scripture: beyond the theology of stewardship, Paul Santmire (Akron, Ohio, USA); 15. Tensions in a stewardship paradigm, Bruce Reichenbach (Augsburg College, Minneapolis, USA) and Elving Anderson (University of Minnesota, USA); 16. To render praise: humanity in God's world, Murray Rae (King's College London, UK); 17. From ecological lament to a sustainable oikos, Anne Clifford (Duquesne University, USA); 18. Stewardship and its competitors: a spectrum of relationships between humans and the non-human creation, Chris Southgate (University of Exeter, UK); 19. The fellowship of all creation, Ruth Page (University of Edinburgh, UK); IV. Relevance; 20. Caring for the Earth, Martin Holdgate (International Union for the Conservation of Nature). 21. Soil, stewardship and spirit in the era of chemical agriculture, Michael Northcott (University of Edinburgh, UK); 22. Sauce for the goose, Derek Osborn (UK Environmental Stakeholders Forum); 23. Sea stewards and the sabbath, Susan Bratton (Baylor University, USA); 24. Stewardship: responding appropriately to the consequences of human action in the world, Calvin DeWitt (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA); 25. Preserving God's creation, Metropolitan John of Pergamon [Zizioulas]; 26. Steward, Larry Rasmussen (Union Theological Seminary, USA); Conclusion, John Houghton (formerly Director of the Meteorological Office); Index.
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Ecological Hermeneutics
Book SynopsisReflects on the kinds of appeal to the Bible that have been made in environmental ethics and ecotheoloogy. This title engages with biblical texts with a view towards exploring their contribution to an ecological ethics, and explores the kind of hermeneutic necessary for such engagement to be fruitful for contemporary theology and ethics.Trade Review‘This wonderful volume demonstrates the rich exegesis of Scripture and the Christian theological tradition, drawing upon a wide range of texts from varied yet complementary angles. Further, it offers perhaps the best small collection of resources I know for reworking and developing a Christian theology of the created order for our own critical time. This book of intelligent and highly engaging essays should be widely known and used in multiple teaching settings within the academy and the church.' - Ellen F. Davis, A. R. Kearns Professor of Bible and Practical Theology, Duke Divinity School, Durham, NC, USA. -- Ellen F. Davis‘This is an excellent book and one that is much needed. There is no issue more urgent for contemporary theology, as it comes to terms with the demands of the ecological crisis, than carefully thinking through its approach to the interpretation of biblical texts. /Ecological Hermeneutics/ makes an indispensable contribution. The contributors bring a great deal of learning and some wonderful insights from their specialist disciplines, and communicate a strong sense of commitment to both the good of the Earth community and the integrity of biblical faith.' - Denis Edwards, Catholic Theological College, Australia -- Denis Edwards‘At present, issues in ecological ethics confront us urgently at both global and personal levels. Over recent decades they have raised myriads of questions for theology and more recently for biblical interpretation. Ecological Hermeneutics, a collection of essays emerging from an AHRC funded project at the University of Exeter, makes an important new contribution to the search for adequate ways to interpret biblical texts and theological traditions ecologically. The volume is framed by the essays of Horrell and Conradie each of whom engage very explicitly the search for a viable ecological hermeneutic and both indicating a preference for a doctrinally-based perspective. The essays within that frame demonstrate the rich variety of approaches and engagement with text and tradition that constitute emerging ecological hermeneutics. For those coming new to this area of scholarship, the collection of essays will provide a challenging introduction and for those who are more deeply engaged with the topic, it will broaden their participation in this important field of inquiry.' - Elaine Wainwright, The University of Auckland, New Zealand. -- Elaine Wainwright‘Ecological Hermeneutics is a well crafted set of essays that derive from a three year project at the University of Exeter... The editorial quality is high, and the four editors have clearly worked well as a team. The volume displays an evenness in style across the 20 contributions that clearly didn't happen by accident.' -- The Church TimesEcological Hermeneutics is an important book on an important subject... a unique and useful contribution to the growing literature on ecology and the Bible... By bringing together highly competent essays in the fields of biblical exegesis, the history of interpretation, and theology, the editors offer us an invaluable set of resources for the ongoing task of reshaping Christian thought in light of the environmental crisis. -- The Review of Biblical LiteratureThis multi-disciplinary collection is ambitious but successful, and will prove stimulating reading for readers with some experience in academic theology and exegesis, who are interested in bringing the bible to bear on ecological issues. -- Expository TimesEcological Hermeneutics is a well-crafted set of essays that derive from a three-year project at the University of Exeter... The editorial quality is high, and the four editors have clearly worked well as a team. The volume displays an evenness in style across the 20 contributions which clearly didn't happen by accident. -- Church TimesTwenty leading scholars reflect critically on the kinds of appeals to the Bible that have been made in environmental ethics and ecotheology; engage biblical texts with a view towards exploring their contribution to an ecological ethics; and explore the kind of hermeneutic necessary for such engagement to be fruitful for contemporary theology and ethics. -- InterpretationThis valuable collection of essays arose from seminars convened by Exeter’s project on Uses of the Bible in Environmental Ethics ... The book’s introduction by David Horrell sets out strategies for ecological hermeneutics that are ‘coherent (and in dialogue) with a scripturally shaped Christian orthodoxy’ through learning critically from the history of interpretation while acknowledging that ‘ethical appropriation is necessarily a constructive endeavour’ (pp. 8-9). This multidisciplinary collection of essays is a substantial contribution to that endeavour and will be helpful to those interested in theological approaches to environmental ethics. * Studies in Christian Ethics *Table of ContentsIntroduction (The Editors); Section 1: Biblical perspectives; Section 2: Insights from the history of interpretation; Section 3: Contemporary hermeneutical possibilities; Epilogue (The Editors); Indexes.
£41.99
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Future Perfect God Medicine and Human Identity
Trade Review 'Together with faith and love, hope has for centuries been identified as one of the chief theological virtues. The essays in Future Perfect? help us to ponder what Christian hope should mean in the face of technological and medical advances that transcend old limits, that give us the power to reshape how and how long we live, and that threaten (or promise) to transform even the meaning of human identity. In thinking theologically with the authors of the essays collected here, readers will be invited to reflect upon the sort of future for which we should hope.'Gilbert Meilaender, Duesenberg Professor in Christian Ethics, Valparaiso University, USA'Breakthroughs in technology are about to transform human life. Will we still be human? Will we split into more than one species? Will we live forever or merely for hundreds of years? Shock and horror, some say, while others proclaim a new era of technological salvation. Here at last we find something better-sober reflection and honest talk by serious religious intellectuals. The technologies are many: nanotechnology, genetics, cognitive, and computers/robotics. The expected convergences are profound: silicon chips implanted in brains, nanobots destroying cancer or rebuilding organs cell by cell, or genetically enhanced stem cells making aging brains better than new. And the stakes are high: the future of justice, equality, and human nature itself. The time for deep reflection is now. As if for the first time, we need to ask the perennial questions all over again. Who are we? Where are we going?'Professor Ronald Cole-Turner, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, USA 'The editors of Future Perfect are renowned scholars of theology, ethics, and science. They have assembled an impressive array of colleagues who take to a new level the discussion of innovations that are as morally baffling as they are culturally perilous. The meanings of nature, health, suffering, technology, modernity, "perfection," and change are probed with uncommon nuance, with no fear of hard questions, and with creative appeals to Christian concepts such as creation, salvation, eschatology, and love. The international dimension of this work is essential to confront the global scope of the challenges before us. This is a book no one who thinks seriously about such challenges should miss.' Lisa Cahill, Professor of Theology, Boston College, Massachusetts, USAFuture Perfect is a first rate collection of essays by a distinguished group of international experts in a wide range of bioethical issues. American readers will particularly benefit from the European perspective on issues relating to religion, science and ethics. The authors also provide excellent models for integrating religious and scientific issues.. This is an important addition to the bioethical literature. -- Thomas A. Shannon, Professor Emeritus of Religion and Social Ethics, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteMention in Church Times, 1st February 2008 * Church Times *Table of ContentsIntroduction. Future Perfect: What Should We Hope For? Peter Scott and Celia Deane-Drummond. A. Perspectives on Humans Chapter 1. Ted Peters Chapter 2. Gordon Graham Chapter 3 Soren Holm Chapter 4. Elaine Graham B Medicalised Humans Chapter 5 Michael Northcott Chapter 6 Gareth Jones Chapter 7 Gordon McPhate Chapter 8 Neil Messer C Fabulous Humans Chapter 9 Jenny Kitzinger and Clare Williams Chapter 10 Ulf Gorman Chapter 11 Maureen Junker-Kenny Chapter 12 Celia Deane-Drummond Chapter 13 Brent Waters
£37.99
Random House USA Inc The Life Were Looking For
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iUniverse If We But Ask
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iUniverse Love Honor Respect How to Confront Homosexual Bias and Violence in Christian Culture
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iUniverse Bharat Mata As Humanity Unfolds in Mother India
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iUniverse Christian Approaches to Poverty
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iUniverse Individual Achievement in Social Systems From a Christian Perspective
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iUniverse Dont Forget to Breathe Glory Essays for the
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iUniverse Tuesday Morning Meditations
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iUniverse Freed Indeed The Spiritual Wealth of Black America
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iUniverse Individual Achievement in Social Systems From a Christian Perspective
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Seedbeds Communications No Wastelands
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Written for Our Instruction Distinctively Christian Retirement
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Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Jesus the Bible and Homosexuality Revised and Expanded Edition Explode the Myths Heal the Church Explode the Myths Heal the Church Revised Expanded
Book SynopsisIn this revised and expanded best seller, Rogers argues for equal rights in both the church and society for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgendered people. He describes how he moved away from opposition to support, charts the church's history of using biblical passages to oppress marginalized groups, argues for a Christ-centered reading of...
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Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Cultural Disarmament The Way to Peace
Book SynopsisIn this important and timely book, philosopher and theologian Raimon Panikkar deals with the crucial issues of our time--war, religion, and ecology--as he redefines true peace and offers a way to achieve it in the world. Peace, he argues, requires more than nuclear, military, or economic disarmament. Peace can be obtained only by a cultural...
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Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. A Theology for the Social Gospel Library of Theological Ethics
Book SynopsisA Theology for the Social Gospel is undoubtedly Walter Rauschenbusch's most enduring work. It is here that Rauschenbusch, the father of the social gospel in the United States, articulates the theological roots of social activism that surged forth from mainline Protestant churches in the early part of the twentieth century. Skillfully examining...
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Presbyterian Publishing Corporation Sabbath as Resistance New Edition with Study Guide
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Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Still Christian
Book SynopsisIn this provocative tell-all, David Gushee opens the door to the frictions and schisms of evangelicalism, tells his own story of leaving, and shows that you, too, can find a Christianity that is worth following.
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Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. Everyday Connections
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Abingdon Press Loving Nature Ecological Integrity and Christian Responsibility Churches Center for Theology and Public Policy
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Sermon Crunch Write A Powerful Sermon In Half The Time
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Meredith Etc Woman Preach
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Oneing Publications Shepherd of Souls Recovering the Lost Art of the Pastoral
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Church House Publishing A Time to Heal Handbook The Development of Good Practice in the Healing Ministry
Book SynopsisThis handbook is a summary version of the longer "A Time to Heal" report from the Church of England on the ministry of healing. The report offers an overview of the current state of this ministry and a framework for the development of the healing ministry in the 21st century.
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Church House Publishing Using Common Worship
Book SynopsisA guide to the Church of England's 'Common Worship' funeral services. It seeks to offer straightforward and realistic ideas about how to use the services in your church and at the crematorium. Drawing on her parish experience, Anne Horton includes suggestions for a range of local situations.Trade Review'Each of these stimulating, yet realistic, books has excited me again about the tremendous practical and pastoral potential of the Common Worship services and prayers.' -- Mark Earey'Anne has given us an invaluable resource which will help all those using the new Funeral Services to understand more of the background to them, and to get to grips with the practical things which need doing. Her writing is both creative, helping us to reflect on what is going on, and also down-to-earth, full of practical ideas.' -- Ven Trevor Lloyd, Archdeacon of Barnstaple
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Hymns Ancient & Modern Pocket Prayers for Troubled Times
Book SynopsisOffering hope and comfort to those facing pressure and anxiety, Pocket Prayers for Troubled Times offers both original and traditional prayers that speak of God's presence and faithfulness in adversity.
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Church House Publishing Accompanying Young People on Their Spiritual Quest
Book SynopsisReveals one of the most vital, yet under-researched areas of youth ministry - how Christian adults can accompany young people on their spiritual quest or journey, helping them grow in awareness and use their gifts.
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Church House Publishing The Churchyards Handbook
Book SynopsisThe 4th edition of this handbook gives practical advice on all aspects of churchyard management. It explains the law relating to churchyards and offers constructive guidance on the difficult subjects of memorials and cremated remains.
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Multnomah Press Holy Sexuality and the Gospel Sex Desire and
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Xlibris Touch the Pain The Servant Church in the 21st Century
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Concordia Publishing House Divine Kingdom Holy Order
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Concordia Publishing House A Lutheran Primer for Preaching
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Liguori Publications La Reconstrucción de Una Parroquia
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Destiny Image The Journey Out How I Followed Jesus Away from
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Thomas Nelson Publishers They Turned the World Upside Down
Book SynopsisIn the aftermath of Jesus’ resurrection, the testimonies of those who had followed him were so bold and so powerful that they turned the world upside down. What would happen if we lived with that same kind of faith today?
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