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How Important is Non-Violence? (podcast)
Greg considers how God’s judgment differs from our own, making it an expression of his love. Whereas, for us, judgment stands contrary to our love.
Episode 489
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Category: ReKnew Podcast
Tags: Non-Violence, Theology
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