Today we'll be talking about Purgatory. What it is, where it is, and what the Bible has to say on the subject.
Join us at 2:30 pm Hawai'i time for the live stream (or whenever after)
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The H. R. Geiger Alien from the original Alien movie. I'd been told it was a science fiction movie.
Not. It scared the religion out of me.
Literally.
It fomented my crisis of faith. The loss had been brewing for years, since university archeology and anthropology had put truth to the lie of the genocidal bible stories I'd learned. With the "bejesus" scared out of me, when I searched for answers about the irrationality of our waring world, I found myself alone in my head. I wasn't watched. I wasn't protected. I wasn't comforted. Or guided. No voice, though I begged. It was quiet. I remember that dark night and the stars. Quiet. Suddenly everything made sense: I realized religion was a human construct constructed by people to control people, to provide men power over women and their property, to steal their self-agency. Theft.
Since then, I live an ethical life. I don't bother with horror or scary movies—I've no need for that stuff in my life, either (anymore).
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#ScribesAndMakers ∆ 2026.04.22
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The preservation of personal conviction in the face of external social or institutional pressure requires a robust framework of ethical and spiritual resilience.
"Facing Persecution with Christ and Standing Firm in The Faith." For those interested in religious freedom, social psychology, and the phenomenology of endurance, this is an excellent resource.
Full article here:
https://www.maryvv.com/facing-persecution-with-christ/
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The construction of personal identity within a theological framework allows for a resilience that transcends external social pressures and temporary professional status. 🏛️📜
"Understanding Your Identity Through Faith." For those interested in the psychology of faith, identity formation, and existential meaning, this is an excellent resource.
Full article here:
https://www.jacquidelorenzo.com/post/understanding-identity-through-faith
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Have you ever asked yourself, “Who am I really?” In a world filled with expectations, comparisons, and constant noise, it’s easy to feel lost or unsure of your identity. That’s why understanding your identity through faith is so powerful. It shifts your focus away from temporary labels and roots your identity in something unchanging and deeply meaningful. In this guide, you’ll discover how to embrace your faith-based identity, overcome self-doubt, and live with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Father David speaking with wisdom.
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The concept of self-actualization within a theological framework requires a precise understanding of scriptural identity. 🏛️📜
"23 Bible Verses About Who You Are in Christ." For those interested in ecclesiastical studies, identity formation, and the psychological impact of faith, this is an excellent resource.
Full article here:
https://www.ojgreenministries.com/who-you-are-in-christ-verses/
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"The Oldest Religions in the World Predate Written Records"
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https://people.howstuffworks.com/oldest-religions-in-the-world.htm
How and Why I Believe in God: The Ballad of Tragic Theism | 🔗 https://brennan.day/how-and-why-i-believe-in-god-the-ballad-of-tragic-theism/
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My testimony, from Dawkins on an iPod Shuffle down a back alley, through Buddhist libraries and a children's hospice, to Matthew's Gospel in a break room chair. My case for tragic theism: a God who creates, risks, makes mistakes, grieves them, and does not stop.
Rev. Charles Browning
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