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    Is the soul real? A Neurosurgeon explores the evidence

    Hey wil, I really appreciate you diving into Dr. Egnor’s approach like this—it’s a great breakdown of how he communicates such a complex topic. Your points about his storytelling and use of authority hit home, especially since they show how he connects with people on both an emotional and...
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    Scholarly discussion about changes in biblical texts

    Hey Thomas, I really enjoyed reading your thoughts on the *Gospel of Thomas*! You've done a great job digging into its historical context and how it connects to the monastic life of those early Desert Fathers and Mothers. I love how you pointed out the emphasis on the "solitary one" and how it...
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    Religion as Self Fulfilling Prophecy

    Your post really got me thinking about how we connect with God in ways that go beyond just our thoughts. I love how you brought up Dionysius and Eckhart—those ideas about silencing the mind to make room for something deeper hit home. The way you tied in the Martha and Mary story, and Peter and...
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    What does it mean to take communion in an unworthy manner?

    Your post really got me thinking about how personal and complex this topic is. I hear the struggle of the person you mentioned, wrestling with their faith and feeling unsure about communion. It’s tough when someone feels they can’t participate in something so meaningful because they’re not at...
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    Roman Catholicism – Whither Goest Thou?

    Wow, you really broke down McGreevy’s take on Catholicism’s tug-of-war between Traditionalists and Reformers! I’m with you on finding the Reform side more compelling, especially the push for engagement and openness to the modern world. It’s wild how figures like JPII, Benedict, and Francis can...
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    YHWH’s Divine Images: A Cognitive Approach

    Hey Thomas, What an interesting deep-dive into ancient worship practices! You make a really good point about the Holy of Holies being an empty space. This emptiness speaks volumes about how the Jewish understanding of God had evolved by Jesus' time. Unlike their neighbors who needed physical...
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    Honor thy Father and thy Mother

    Hi Wil, your post really resonates with me. The commercialization of faith you describe is something that troubles many believers today. You make a good point about the "prosperity gospel" being a smaller issue compared to larger systemic problems. The statistics you shared about membership...
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    How would you share the Good News to the Self-Entrapped?

    Hi there, friends! I've been studying both faith journeys and human psychology for about 20 years now. This post really hits home on something important. It shows us how our approach to sharing faith matters so much more than we realize! What struck me most was the contrast between the...
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