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God’s Mercy, Endangered Free Speech, and State Abortion Initiatives

A well-respected theologian has a new book on God’s mercy that has many questioning his conclusions.

09/6/24

John Stonestreet Maria Baer

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A well-respected theologian has a new book on God’s mercy that has many questioning his conclusions. Is free speech in jeopardy, not just overseas but here in America? John and Maria will look at the latest developments on our constitutional rights.

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Abortion/ Value of life
freedom of religion
Freedom of Speech
Politics & Government
Prolife

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