36: Beatitudes
03/25/21 • 40 min
Kevin and Jay dive into the Beatitudes. These solemn blessings which mark the opening of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew's Gospel have been a comfort to Christians throughout the centuries. K & J explore the meaning of each of the 8 Beatitudes and share their personal thoughts about them.
Kevin and Jay dive into the Beatitudes. These solemn blessings which mark the opening of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew's Gospel have been a comfort to Christians throughout the centuries. K & J explore the meaning of each of the 8 Beatitudes and share their personal thoughts about them.
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35: In the News
Kevin and Jay take a look at some current news headlines including a Priest in Minnesota who is auctioning off his $25,000 dollar baseball card collection, a prison in Italy were prisoners are painting paschal candles for Easter, and a parish community creating a “Chapel of Divine Chill” in Michigan. But they leave their most poignant comments for a story from the UK where hospitals were issuing do not resuscitate orders for patients with learning disabilities.
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37: Church Disaffiliation
Kevin and Jay discuss a recent Gallup poll that found church affiliation at an all-time low, dropping below 50%! K & J share their thoughts on why they think this is happening and how society as a whole has gradually drawn away from religious communities. Can churches, mosques, and synagogues regain what they have lost?
What do you think is the main reason Church affiliation has dropped below 50% in this country?
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