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Faith and Doubt

A collection of 3 posts
First Reformed (2018)
On Movies & Media

First Reformed (2018)

The most invigorating subject of discussion at the movies this year is also a difficult and, for me, frustrating film.
18 Jun 2018 13 min read
The Bible says it, but that doesn't settle it.
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The Bible says it, but that doesn't settle it.

It happens far too often. It happens in sermons broadcast around the globe. It happens in political speeches. It happens behind closed doors where pastors reprimand congregants. It happened to me just a few weeks ago. I heard someone say (and I'm paraphrasing): "But the Bible says
04 Oct 2015 6 min read
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Over the Rhine's "Failed Christian" and Great Songs of Doubt

I've heard a few grumblings and some speculation about a song called "Failed Christian" on the new Over the Rhine collection Live from Nowhere, Vol. 2. Seems to me that whenever an artist sings about struggle or doubt, many Christian listeners get nervous that this means
28 Apr 2007 1 min read
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