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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Why catechise?

Scott Clark has some good answers.
Posted by Martin Downes at 10:25 AM
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Heresy is dishonouring to God and cruel to people. The theology, morality, and pastoral effects of heresy have been a long term research interest of mine. This blog is not as negative as you might think. You will find plenty of posts devoted to sound teaching and sound Christian living.

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