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Dean Hackett
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What is an authentic disciple of Jesus Christ and how is that different from the secular pagan culture?
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How should a disciple of Jesus Christ perceive and live in a secular, pagan, hyper-sexualized culture?
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In view of the current events happening in the USA and around the world, how should an authentic disciple of Jesus Christ be living and responding?
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Who is Jesus Christ, really, and why is it important to know His true identity? What is the significance of Jesus Christ?
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What is deconstructive theology and its origin? How is it effecting the Christian faith? Should you be concerned with deconstruction theology?
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When Jesus told the crowd do not let your faith be like that of Pharisee and Scribes or you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven, to what was He referring? What is the corner stone upon which one can build a life of true faith?
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King David warned, "If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?" Are you building your life upon a solid foundation of faith or religious presumption?
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We have been hearing that chant every where. What does it mean? What is the origin? Why is it significant now?
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Understanding the issues taking place right now with Israel, Hamas, Hezbolah, and even with the United Nations and the world court, one must grasp the root cause. What is the root issue about the Land of Palestine and the Jewish people?
How did the Lord Jesus Christ confirm the Jewish people are the time piece by which the closing days of time will be revealed?
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How does Scripture reveal that God has sovereignly chosen Israel to reveal His historical plan for mankind?
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Does the born again believer and church of the New Testament replace the Jewish people and the nation of Israel? Are they God's Israel since Jesus gave birth to the church on the Day of Pentecost?
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Understanding the nation of Israel and the Jewish people in the context of current events requires knowing the foundation stone upon which they have been established. Without that knowledge everything becomes skewed.
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How close are we to seeing the rise of the 'prince of the people' and the seven year peace covenant being signed by Israel?
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What components are necessary for the 70th of Daniel's prophesy to take place? Can we see any of them taking place now?
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Have you ever wondered “When God?”? Well the answer might be more surprising than you expect.
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Dean begins his explanation of where we are at on God’s timeline of events.
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God uses imagery to write his history of nations. Interestingly two images, one in the Old Testament and one in the New Testament are actually the same person. Who is he?
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The history of nations God recorded with Daniel through dreams has a progression that points to a last day empire that will serve as a global governance. Who is it?
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Why would God bother writing history before it happens; especially the history of ungodly nations? Daniel tells us why.
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Discover how God writes the history of a nation in detail and with stunning accuracy. What is the significance for a child of God?
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The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is not only all-powerful, He is all-knowing. How do the Holy Scriptures reveal He actually writes history before it happen; in some cases hundreds and even millennia before it happens; in great detail.
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How does the second coming of Jesus Christ have two parts? What is the significance of the first part for a disciple of Jesus Christ?
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When placing the current Israel war with Hamas and Hezbollah on the template what amazing prophetic picture is revealed about Russia, Iran and the Abraham Accords?
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What is the historical significance of the current war between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah? How does that fit the template?
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When using the template of Matthew 24 how does the United Nations and the World Economic Forum look like? How do the fit the template?
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Living a life out of God's designed purpose and destiny requires making the The template for making sense of current events happening in the USA and the world is found in the two questions the disciples asked Jesus two days before He was betrayed and arrested. The template is found in Matthew 24.
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Living a life out of God's designed purpose and destiny requires making the tough choices. These three choices are a must!
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God created you with a purpose and destiny. While the world and life will mistreat you, throw evil stuff your way, and do everything to destroy you - you can choose to live free. Here’s how!
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What is the root cause of the conflict between Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, Muslim Brotherhood, and Iran? What is the future of this conflict and the nation of Israel?
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Whose is the rightful heir to the land known as Israel, the Palestinians or the Jews? What is the basis of their right to the land?
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Liberty is at great risk around the globe. How is the current situation in Israel a microcosm of the world threat?
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How was liberty at risk in the 20th Century and how was it maintained? Do we face those same threats to liberty in the 21st Century?
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Liberty, true liberty comes at a very high price. What is the true source of liberty and how is it maintained?
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God loves hiding a mystery of biblical truth in the details of a historical event. How does the "Where" of Christmas declare the "Who" and the "Why" of Christmas?
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Many bloggers, podcasters, and authors have urged Christians not to celebrate Christmas because it is a pagan holiday. Are they correct in their historical and theological references? Let's look deeper into history and biblical sources to discover the truth about celebrating Christmas.
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If there is indeed an antidote for the evil that is taking place, how does one access that antidote?
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Is the heart of mankind basically good? Is there a cure for the evil that is being perpetrated upon our culture and upon mankind?
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The level of crime, violence, and terrorist assault on October 7th makes one ask the question, "What is happening to our culture? Isn't the heart of man basically good? Why do we see such evil acts being perpetrated upon others?"
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The Jesus to whom the writer of Hebrews was referring is the same Jesus that encounter Joshua at Jericho. How can that Jesus help you conquer strongholds in your life?
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The Jesus to whom the writer of Hebrews was referring is the same Jesus that encountered Abraham and Moses. How can that Jesus help you encounter adversity?
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When the writer of Hebrews tells us "looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith" when we are facing crisis, to which Jesus is he referring?
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How can a disciple of Jesus Christ face the current cultural crisis or a personal crisis without becoming discouraged, depressed or giving up? The write of Hebrews tells us how.
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Is there a "gold standard" of truth that will help you avoid the pitfalls and choose the right road to follow?
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Is it true that many roads lead to life? There are so many roads, so many voices calling this is the way you should go. How does one know which road builds a solid secure life that will withstand the storms?
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Is there a clear map that will help someone find the road that leads to a good life, a healthy life, eternal life? Is there a “true north” spiritually?
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If there is real evil and a very real devil and demons, how do you deal with it? What is our responsibility?Tune back in next week on Friday at 2:00 pm for another great episode.
Is the devil real? If so, who is he and where did he come from?
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Is there real evil in the world? If so, what is the source and the cause of evil?
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Can the church make a difference in a humanistic, pagan, secular, hypersexualized culture? If yes, how the church make a meaningful impact?
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What is the responsibility of the church in a hypersexualized culture; especially when the culture begins making its way into the culture of the church?
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In view of the current cultural issues, what should be the perspective and behavior of an authentic disciple of Jesus Christ?
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What happens inside a culture when the source of truth is turned off and lies become the truth? Are the people of Western Culture experiencing that right now?
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With the World Health Organization, United Nations, and progressive governments of the world in such a panic, is there a deeper cause for an environmental disaster they are refusing to consider or address?
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Is there something going on behind the scenes that we are not aware of? Is there and influence that is taking place that many of our leaders are unwilling to acknowledge and recognize? Hosea chapter 4 explains the answer.
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In this episode, Dean talks about the affect's sin has had on our culture, in the forms of violence and crime.
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Holy Spirit said certain characteristics would arise in the "last days." What are those characteristics and are we seeing them taking place now in western culture?
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What is happening to the western culture? Drag Queens reading to children, legislatures and judicial decisions encouraging sex-change laws for children, it seems something has taken hold of the western culture and turned it upside down. 1Timothy 4:1-5 explains.
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When were followers of Jesus Christ first called "Christian?" Is there a difference between being a disciple of Jesus Christ and a Christian?
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The world is about to experience the greatest event in human history since the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. What is that event? How soon will it take place?
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The prophet Daniel, Jesus Christ, and the Apostle Paul spoke about a global government that would come to power in the Last Days. How close are we to that happening? Indeed, is there an entity rising to global power right now?
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Jesus was asked by His disciples, 'Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of Your coming abd if the end of the age?' Jesus responded to their question by giving three clusters of events that would signal how close we are to His second coming at the end times. Are these events taking place right now?
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Jesus said there would be one major sign that would alert us to the start of 'The Great Tribulation.' What is that marker? What does it point towards?
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Jesus Christ promised He would come to earth a second time. Although we do not know the day or the hour of His second coming, Jesus did give us markers that would let us know how close we are getting. What are those markers? Just how close are we getting to that time?
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The same Jesus Christ you read about in the four Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, is alive and still actively working on plant earth. He also promised He would come a second time. Why? For what purpose would He come to earth a second time?
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According to historical writers and many religions, Jesus was a mere mortal who founded a new religious sect. Is that accurate? Is He more than a mere mortal?
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According to historical writers and many religions, Jesus was a mere mortal who founded a new religious sect. Is that accurate? Is He more than a mere mortal?
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According to historical writers and many religions, Jesus was a mere mortal who founded a new religious sect. Is that accurate? Is Her more than a mere mortal?
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Regarded by many as a mere man, Jesus Christ is often thought of as the greatest of angels. Indeed some believe Jesus to be a brother to the arc angel Michael. What does the Bible say?
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All human life is sacred and to be valued above all other forms of life. Human beings are not just a higher form of animal life, but are created in the image and likeness of God. Is it ever right and just to take the life of another human being?
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Scripture clearly tells us every human being has quality of life because they are created in God's image and likeness with a purpose and destiny regardless of physical limitations. Does Scripture address when does viable life begin?
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Scripture teaches every human is made with reverence, awe and with marvel. What gives quality of human life and do some humans have greater quality than others? What about someone who is born with disabilities?
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Humanism and Deconstruction says it is right and just to end a human life when there is no longer quality of life. Does God address this? If so, what does He say about 'quality of life?
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Postmodernity and deconstructionism has become the foundation of American culture. Is there an example in history that reveals the natural outcome for a nation that adopts a culture of moral relativity?
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Postmodernity and deconstructionism has become the foundation of American culture. Is there an example in history that reveals the natural outcome for a nation that adopts a culture of moral relativity?
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PostModern and Deconstruction philosophy says truth and reality are fluid. There is no absolute truth or reality. What happens to a culture and to a person's life when the foundation is fluid and destabilized?
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Postmodernity and deconstructionism has become the foundation of American culture. Is there an example in history that reveals the natural outcome for a nation that adopts a culture of moral relativity?
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"Is it possible the Christmas story points to the end of time? Were the events surrounding the Wise Men played out previously and proclaim that all Christians should indeed celebrate Christmas?
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Is it possible Almighty God meant for Jesus to be born in a barn, that it was not the fault of some uncaring landlord? Does the location of Jesus birth signify an important reason Christians should be celebrating Christmas?
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Should Christians be celebrating Christmas? Is it possible God actually instituted the celebration of Christmas by conducting the first celebration Himself?
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Should Christians be celebrating Christmas? Is it possible God actually instituted the celebration of Christmas by conducting the first celebration Himself?
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Lucifer has sought to bring about a "Great Reset" throughout human history. How has Almighty God interdicted Lucifer's effort through advancing His own "Great Reset?
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The history of the world reveals a great cosmic war between the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of Lucifer. How is that cosmic war being reflected in the "Great Reset?
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Throughout history Lucifer has chosen to use government and commerce to manifest his kingdom on earth. How is this reflected in the current "Great Reset?"
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Do you understand the economic, political, and social constructs designed by the World Economic Forum in the Great Reset? How do the three teachings of Jesus in Matthew 16 relate to these constructs being established by the World Economic Forum and the United Nations in the Great Reset?
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The third lesson Jesus gave on this Galilean journey is one of the most important lessons He taught the disciples. Although sorely neglected by the church in this post modern era, it is critically needed by the church, because it is the answer Jesus gave for a secularized, pagan, hyper-sexualized culture.
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Jesus led His disciples from the Sea of Galilee to the foot of Mount Hermon. He had a very important lesson to teach them and a very strategic location. It is a lesson of critical importance to you, when facing the sectarian, pagan, hyper-sexualized culture.
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Matthew 16 records three lessons Jesus gave that are critically important to our time and season. The first lesson warns us about the "leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." What is that and why is it so important to you right now?
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What was Jesus referencing when He talked about the 'Abomination of Desolation spoken of by Daniel?" How does that prophecy relate to events that are currently taking place? Does it provide an important signal for where we are at this time and season in the Kingdom of God?
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Understanding the times and seasons is very important to our natural life. The nature of spring and the events and tasks to complete in the spring is very different from the fall season. There are spiritual times and seasons that we must understand. What are they? What is the responsibility of the church in the times and seasons?
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Understanding the times and seasons is very important to our natural life. The nature of spring and the events and tasks to complete in the spring is very different from the fall season. There are spiritual times and seasons that we must understand. What are they? What is the responsibility of the church in the times and seasons?
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How does a person know if they are deceived? Is it possible for a person or group of people to become so deceived they willingly live in delusion? What significant role does the disciple of Jesus have when a culture becomes a culture of delusion?
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The Significance of the Word of God - Part Two" - After discovering the Holy Scriptures were written by God, not a man or woman; and that God commanded we have no authority or right to amend or make alterations to the Word of God; how do you apply them to your life?
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Many question the importance of giving time out of everyday to read and study the Bible. There are five words in the Holy Scripture translated, "word", in English. The definition and application in Holy Scripture reveals the significance of the Word of God.
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Was Dan Brown accurate when he wrote "History has never had a definitive version of the book [Holy Bible]..." in The Da Vinci Code? Are the Gnostic writings the true Scriptures and not the Holy Bible as we know it?
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How old are the Holy Scriptures? Are they the mystical writings of men, mere fantasy? When and how did they become Canon?
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Jesus said the person who builds a solid and secure life is the person who hears and does His Word. Postmodern deconstructionism says there is no absolute truth. Who is correct?
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How has Postmodern Deconstructionism impacted American culture? Are we experiencing the erosion of the very foundation upon which America is built? Is the American church experiencing the same risk? What is the answer?
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Has mankind assumed an authority and power not delegated to them when choosing to declare some human beings transgender, homosexual, lesbian, or non-binary? Is there a clear and certain definition of woman?
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Is our culture mocking God? Have we chosen to deconstruct the image of God and remake Him into an image that is more pleasing to society and culture?"
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Is theistic evolution biblical? What is the foundation stone for believing life begins at conception?
How should a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ view the concept of "viable life?"
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The extreme reaction by the Pro-abortion crowd to the recent Supreme Court decision is a reflection of the growing culture of death. What is the foundation of that culture and what should be the response of a true disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ?
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America has become a secularized, paganized, sexualized culture. How is the church equipped to handle such a worldview and moral decline? When Jesus said, "I will build My church," He was not surprised by the culture of the Roman Empire. He has equipped His church to face such a culture and to make a positive difference.
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When Jesus said, "I will build My church," what did He have in mind? What did He intend for the church to look like? What were the cultural issues facing the early church? How did the Apostolic church deal with the culture of the Roman Empire?
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As the captivating Siren's Song is alluring Christian leadership and churches into the dangerous rocky shoal's of the "woke" culture, three questions
must be addressed with clarity and truth.
1) What are the foundational principles of "Intersectionality," "Critical Race Theory," and "Black Lives Matter"?
2) How do these theories match with biblical principles?
3) How should biblical principles be applied to racial reconciliation?
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According to Greek Mythology ancient mariners fear the dangers of the Siren's Song.
If they listen to the music, their hearts would be captured and they would be lured into the shallow waters and crash upon the rocks.
What is the siren song of this culture? How is it luring Christian leadership and churches into the dangerous shallow waters and rocky shoals?
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