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Jan Hollerbach's avatar

This is such a helpful perspective. I just finished the last session of “Foundations of the West” on DW and have been thinking about the discussion regarding how (Catholic) churches in the 50’s moved away from beauty and art; sermons centered on taking a sentence from the gospel, mixing it up with some experience the priest had, and drawing some sort of (simplistic) conclusion; and removing much of the mystery of the Mass (and the mystery of God’s presence in this world along with it). It seems that Christianity has had a difficult time translating God, Christ, beauty and mystery into the modern/post-modern era. I appreciate what you and your dad (no relation) are doing here (and what you are both doing at DW), as I think these conversations are critical to recapturing Christianity for the modern age. I can’t even express how this has re-sparked both my intellectual and faith life. You are making religion the adventure I believe it was meant to be! Thank you!

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Michelle Crouch's avatar

This was a perfect read before I go to my first year advising seminar, where I intend to talk to my students about the possibilities in their habits, either for good or ill. That can also be a no, no no thing, so my students thank you for your bright vision! And I do too!

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