You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not murder”; and “whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.” But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will…

Jim Wallis recently wrote a column for Time magazine declaring, “The Religious Right’s Era Is Over.” Read the full article on Time.com (where at the time of this posting it was their #2 most popular article), but here are some key quotes: As I have traveled around the country, one line in my speeches always…

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Now as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you—so we want you to excel also in this generous undertaking. I do not say this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love against the earnestness of others. For you know…

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