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“If one takes a public stand against, say, most any sin you can think of, one is considered "courageous" and a "defender of the faith." Folks will quickly applaud you and tell you how much they admire you for "taking a stand" on biblical truth. Except if you quote Matt. 5:44 and invite people to apply it in any sort of meaningful, literal way. The moment one begins to talk about loving your enemies they all of a sudden become "liberals," "extremists," or are accused of completely taking an otherwise straight forward passage "out of context.”

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Benjamin L. Corey
Benjamin L. Corey

Benjamin L. Corey is an American author born on April 26, 1976. His work primarily focuses on Christian theology, social justice, and contemporary culture. Corey is known for his insightful and critical thinking, and his books and articles have had a wide-reaching impact within the Christian community. more

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