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Soultsunami: Sink or Swim in New Millennium Culture

Soultsunami is a narrative that delves into the complexities of life in the early 21st century, examining the impact of rapid technological advancements, shifting social norms, and the quest for personal identity amidst a rapidly changing world. more

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Leonard Sweet
Leonard Sweet

Leonard Sweet is a historian born in 1961. His research focuses on religious history and modern culture, particularly on the history of Christianity and contemporary religious movements. more

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“I let go of the notion that the Bible is a divine product. I learned that it is a human cultural product, the product of two ancient communities, biblical Israel and early Christianity. As such, it contained their understandings and affirmations, not statements coming directly or somewhat directly from God. . . . I realized that whatever "divine revelation" and the "inspiration of the Bible" meant (if they meant anything), they did not mean that the Bible was a divine product with divine authority.”

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