Is the American Church in Prison?
Christians in many countries face imprisonment, but is it possible the American is imprisoned metaphorically by our way of thinking? Eric Carpenter thinks we are, and suggests some things to rethink.
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Christian Carnival #212 Posted
Byhenry. . . at The Evangelical Ecologist. Thanks to Don for hosting a fine carnival.