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Addressing national security and global statecraft through the lens of historic Christian thinking.
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Smart commentary on today's issues, Juicy Ecumenism is the official blog of the Institute on Religion & Democracy.
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A newsletter for United Methodists working for Scripture-based reform in the denomination.
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Latest Commentary
United Methodism’s Last Meaningful General Conference
April 24, 2024
Mark Tooley
Christian Nationalism and Interpretation of The Westminster Confession
April 23, 2024
Josiah Hasbrouck
United Methodism’s New Social Principles: Whatever Happened to the Home?
April 22, 2024
Guest Writer
Christian Nationalism vs Ukraine
April 25, 2024
Mark Tooley
U.S. Congress Demonstrates Global Leadership by Supporting Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel
April 24, 2024
Eric Patterson
Dignitas Infinita Betrays Catholic Just War Doctrine
April 23, 2024
Sean Patrick Calabria
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