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Tag Archives: Augustine of Hippo
Idol-Snatching Ninjas
God causes suffering in order to wrestle our idols away from us Pain and suffering play a key role in our sanctification. Without them, we might become content with earthly things, which cannot ultimately satisfy us. When life is peachy, we tend to … Continue reading
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Tagged Augustine of Hippo, God's Goodness, Idolatry, Lordship of Christ, Pain and Suffering
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Why Aren’t More Intellectuals Believers?
I came across an interesting article on Facebook recently entitled, “Why Aren’t More Intellectuals Believers?” (link to the original article), written by David Denison. His article is essentially a reaction to a study conducted by the University of Rochester entitled “Studies … Continue reading
Back to a Better Church?
In a recent assignment for my Church History class, I was confronted with the following question that I found extremely interesting and thought provoking. Other than having to respond to it with pen and paper (confirming forever the reality of … Continue reading
