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Eternal Gamble
Is Pascal’s Wager a Good Bet? |
| For nearly three and a half centuries, Pascal’s Wager has intrigued those torn between belief and unbelief in God. Even today its logic—though it is the spiritual equivalent of attrition—may help convince the fair-minded skeptic of the value of living a Christian life |
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By Jimmy Akin |
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You Must Reach the Mind to Touch the Heart
Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua on Apologetics and Holiness |
| Philadelphia’s Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua has initiated a new program in his own diocese to assist Catholics in leading holy lives, which is the best evangelization. He shares his thoughts on holiness and on pro-life issues, for which he has long been a tireless proponent |
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By Q&A by Tim Ryland
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We Have to Work Backward
To Develop a Culture of Life |
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Five Do’s for Evangelizing Teens
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| Many adults are scared off by the prospect of dealing with teens regarding anything, let alone serious, “authority”-infused topics like the faith. The author draws on his years of experience to explain the best ways of sharing the faith—and, as importantly, the ways not to share it.
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By Joel S. Peters |
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Catholics, Evangelicals, and Augustine’s Confessions
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| The Confessions have long been a favorite book of spiritual writing among Evangelicals. What is Augustine’s appeal to Protestants? Discover the surprising ways Catholics and Evangelicals can use the Confessions to learn from one another. |
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By Alberto Ferrerio |