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Church history. extra credit

Posted on October 20, 2022 by maradanto

Once as a teacher at a private Christian school in Bethlehem, Pa., I offered my kids what I considered an easy two points extra credit on a quiz. “Who wrote John Fox’s ‘Book of Martyrs’?” I asked. It was harder … Continue reading →

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Centuries later the church is still caught in Whitefield’s error

Posted on December 10, 2016 by maradanto

George Whitefield, a well-known preacher in the 18th century, had a life-changing experience while at Oxford, Christ Church, while attending the so-called Holy Club prayer meetings run by John and Charles Wesley. While there he became convinced that mere identification … Continue reading →

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They said the church has always opposed abortion. They lied.

Posted on March 21, 2016 by maradanto

Fun fact: Being a Christian does not mean being pro-life. In fact, the SBC originally hailed Roe v. Wade as a moral decision. — DA Learn (@marauder34) March 21, 2016 This was because it protected women's well-being, and because (in … Continue reading →

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Hobby Lobby and the Affordable Care Act

Posted on November 28, 2013 by maradanto

Listen to some commentators, and you might get the impression that Hobby Lobby owner David Green is standing up for religious freedom. At issue is a provision of the Affordable Care Act, which requires employers to provide health insurance that … Continue reading →

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The death of St. Peter

Posted on April 26, 2011 by maradanto

Have you heard how the Apostle Peter died? Perhaps you read it in a book, or perhaps you heard it a Bible study. It’s possible you’ve even heard it from the pulpit. Everyone knows that St. Peter was crucified upside-down, … Continue reading →

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