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Monday, February 25, 2013

"More Choices, Less Commitment"

Theologically informed cultural analysis from Barry Cooper on "Christianity Today" online.
Posted by Douglas Phillips at 9:06 PM
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Labels: Christian living, Culture, family, Social issues, Spiritual formation, Theology, Young people

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