There is a certain irony in that nearly all those cited were people of Christian faith — in order of appearance: practicing Catholic; passionate theist; committed Church of Scotland; and lifelong Lutheran.
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Denis Alexander,
Washington Post,
17 Mar. 2023
Philosophical critics and subsequent scientific inquiry heaped doubt on Kant’s objectivism, and advancing secularism rendered for many his theist explanation for the morally reasoning immortal soul somewhat antique.
But the forcefulness of pastors' rhetoric about Kirk has provoked conflicting feelings for some believers.
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Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
From director Mona Fastvold, the film stars Amanda Seyfried as the founder of Christian the Shakers, who left 18th century England behind for a new life in America with her growing band of believers.
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