Franklin Burroughs
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Why America Needs a Higher Being
Read Time: 2 Minutes 46 Seconds “We need God.” Americans have long uttered this belief. The Declaration of Independence, adopted in 1776 proclaims that “everyone is endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.” The United States Constitution does not refer either to the word “God” or the phrase “the divine,” but according to the …
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Why the Concept ‘End of Time’ Fascinates So Many
Security and well-being. More and more people are expressing concern about threats to their physical safety and psychological health. Violence and war. In the past few years, many countries have experienced cyberattacks, data hacking, use of ransomware and physical violence. Many people appear to have become self-lovers, reckless and heartless. Certain countries seem arrogant and …
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Why America Must Rid Itself of Tribalism
Has America ever felt more divided? Do Americans feel comfortable with the tribal culture which has evolved in the U.S.? Do they prefer varying, often divisive values to unity? In 2018, a group known as More In Common launched a survey titled, “The Hidden Tribes of America,” which focused on the divisions in the country. …
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Challenges that Threaten the Demise of the 21st-Century Church
Like the early Christian church, the modern church faces numerous challenges, which range from institutional to cultural. The challenges encompass different faith traditions, denominations, ethnic groups and sectors of society and incorporate modern technology as well as cultural values, and they could threaten the demise of the old-model church. Over the past few years, particularly …
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