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Where is Peace Today?

Posted on July 18, 2016 by St. John Studies

Here it is the 18th and my last post was July 13th. When I decided to blog on a book about polarization I had no idea that our country would be as polarized as it is. I have been writing … Continue reading →

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Peace and Reconciliation?

Posted on July 13, 2016 by St. John Studies

In my previous post entitled “Scriptural Connections” I attempted to write about how our Holy Bible has many references to the Muslim faith in its pages. The connection does not go just one way. Jesus shows up in the holy … Continue reading →

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Scriptural Connections…

Posted on July 11, 2016 by St. John Studies

From Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White: “There will be no persons in heaven who have not personally accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.  No Jews, no Hindus, no Muslims will be in heaven.”  That’s … Continue reading →

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In Quest of the Divine…

Posted on July 8, 2016 by St. John Studies

From Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White: “There will be no persons in heaven who have not personally accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.  No Jews, no Hindus, no Muslims will be in heaven.”  That’s … Continue reading →

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A Very Thorny Question

Posted on July 6, 2016 by St. John Studies

From Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White: “There will be no persons in heaven who have not personally accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.  No Jews, no Hindus, no Muslims will be in heaven.”  That’s … Continue reading →

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The Gate

Posted on July 3, 2016 by St. John Studies

When I began to write about Adam Hamilton’s book Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White, I knew it would be tough.  The book deals with controversial issues throughout, issues that divide people and issues that can divide … Continue reading →

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“Cringe Worthy”

Posted on June 30, 2016 by St. John Studies

It’s tough being a Muslim in America right now. I have thoughts that percolate for hours before I write them down and today’s post is generated in response to what has become a recent perception among a lot of Americans … Continue reading →

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Intolerant, Arrogant and Narrow-Minded

Posted on June 28, 2016 by St. John Studies

“I would say right now, the most offensive claim of Christians is that Jesus is the only way of salvation. This is characterized as intolerant, as arrogant, as narrow-minded.  I mean there is a host of vices that go along … Continue reading →

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Just Chips…

Posted on June 26, 2016 by St. John Studies

“Is Your Jesus too Small?” This topic has been tough to write about. As I have tried to express ideas about how Christians chip off part of the Gospel and use it for their own agenda, I know I risk … Continue reading →

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It Takes Time

Posted on June 24, 2016 by St. John Studies

Could the world of politics in this country get more out-of-control? As I write this, one presumptive nominee of one party is calling another nominee “lacking intelligence” with no ideas. The other presumptive nominee is calling the other nominee “liar.”  … Continue reading →

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