Which of their lists are you on? Sooner or later everybody can be persecuted by the authoritarians (fascists). That's crazy.
Christians could have better repute in the world - if only
they were "more like your Christ," as Gandhi recommended.
Jesus nailed the problem:
"Why do you call me Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say?"
Micah clarifies priorities nicely:
"Do justice, love mercy, walk humbly with God.”
they were "more like your Christ," as Gandhi recommended.
Jesus nailed the problem:
"Why do you call me Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say?"
Micah clarifies priorities nicely:
"Do justice, love mercy, walk humbly with God.”
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