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You Don’t Need to Ask Jesus’ Mother, This is Good News

November 8, 2017Mike Leake 3 Comments

Given that it was a Catholic hospital, I suppose I shouldn’t have been shocked. Yet, I’d never had this happen before and did not realize this belief was still around. Moments after I prayed with an elderly man going into… Continue Reading →

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If You Circumcise Your Son Is He Severed From Christ?

September 20, 2016Mike Leake 1 Comment

Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole law. (Galatians 5:2-3 ESV)… Continue Reading →

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Can A Priest Absolve Sins?

August 20, 2013Mike Leake 3 Comments

A couple weeks ago this happened near my hometown: Eventually they found the mystery priest (aptly named Father Dowling): There is one statement from Dowling’s interview that I want to address today; namely, his claim to have been given the… Continue Reading →

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Why I Don’t Make the Sign of the Cross OR How to Think Through Early Church Practices

April 25, 2013Mike Leake 3 Comments

The sign of the cross is “a ritual blessing made by members of many branches of Christianity. This blessing is made by the tracing of an upright cross or + across the body with the right hand, often accompanied by… Continue Reading →

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