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What Thomas Jefferson Could Never Understand About Jesus
Even after being drawn to Jesus, people are more likely to try to add Jesus to their current lifestyle than to abandon sinful behaviors as a necessary element in embracing biblical discipleship.
The idea that there are multiple paths to truth is more palatable to post-Christian people than accepting Jesus’ claim of exclusivity.
This is another reason
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I found myself talking through how I’d explain my view on religion to a priest. First I’d walk through the theology of God as a cosmic force. Then I’d talk through Jesus as the ultimate figure to embody in every moment. But then, I’d walk through how I don’t think Jesus is the literal and supernatural son of God, and how I think religion is tripped
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