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Could St. John Paul II’s ‘Theology of the Body’ Spur A New Christian Revolution?
Could St. John Paul II’s ‘Theology of the Body’ Spur A New Christian Revolution?

(OPINION) What St. John Paul II taught was so wondrously beautiful that it took listeners some time to begin to grasp the significance of it. One of the first was his biographer, George Wiegel. He described the theology of the body as “a kind of theological time-bomb set to go off with dramatic consequences … perhaps in the 21st century.” I hope he’s right.

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Opinion, ChristianityMichael MetzgerMichael Metzger, Mike Metzger, Clapham Institute, Christianity, gender and sexuality, LGBTQ+, John Paul II, Catholic Church, Apostle Paul, books, theology, St. Pope John Paul II, Pope John Paul II, religion, faith, opinion, genders, sexComment
The Haunting Final Sermon Of Cardinal Pell
The Haunting Final Sermon Of Cardinal Pell

(OPINION) Cardinal George Pell had no way to know, as he rose to preach during a spiritual retreat in southern Italy, that this was his last sermon — opening with the biblical cry, “Repent, because the Kingdom of God is near.”

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Opinion, CatholicismTerry MattinglyTerry Mattingly, On Religion, GetReligion.org, Cardinal George Pell, Pope Francis, Catholic Church, Christianity, Pope Benedict XVI, John Paul II, George Pell, St. John Paul II, Vatican, Cardinal Pell, Demos Comment
RIP Ron Sider: An Evangelical Caught In Political Crossfire
RIP Ron Sider: An Evangelical Caught In Political Crossfire

(OPINION) Through it all, American activist and Mennonite theologian Ronald J. Sider refused to compromise on core Christian doctrines and warned believers to be realistic about what political warfare can, and cannot, accomplish.

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OpinionTerry MattinglyOn Religion, Terry Mattingly, Ron Sider, John Paul II, Abortion, Pro-life, Christians and politics, Religion and politics, Religious liberty, Religious freedom, Church and state, Memorial, Evangelicalism, PoliticsComment