Benedict's "Charity in Truth"


	Benedict's "Charity in Truth"

chetler

7-10-2009 3:17 PM

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economy, love, truth, benedict

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Benedict's "Charity in Truth" emphasizes the importance of a Biblical worldview, which challenges liberal asnosticism and conservative capitalism.

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