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Spiritualizing Secular Values

July 12, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

“If I were a dictator, religion and state would be separate. I swear by my religion. I will die for it. But it is my personal affair. The state has nothing to do with it. The state would look after your secular welfare, health, communications, foreign relations, currency, and so on, but not your or… Read More »

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We Think and Let Think

June 30, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

“As to all opinions which do not strike at the root of Christianity, we think and let think.” ~ John Wesley What is at the root of your faith? For John Wesley, it was Christianity. He put great emphasis on his faith in Christianity and what scholars would deem the quadrilateral. The quadrilateral comprises four… Read More »

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Say Goodbye To A Punishing God

June 8, 2021 By Harold Long 2 Comments

“A god who is all love, all grace, all mercy, no sovereignty, no justice, no holiness, and no wrath is an idol.” ~ R. C. Sproul If someone asked you to define the wrath of God, what would be your response? God’s anger? God’s vengeance? God’s justice? Some powerful words are synonymous with wrath, e.g.,… Read More »

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Unity, Liberty, and Charity

February 19, 2021 By Harold Long Leave a Comment

“In essentials, unity; and nonessentials, liberty; and in all things charity.” ~ John Wesley If you had to make a top ten list of essentials for every human being, what would they be? Food, water, housing, equal treatment, employment, healthcare, freedom of faith, sexuality, love, etc.? What are some possible nonessentials? Where you live, your… Read More »

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