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The week leading up to Easter Sunday changed the world! And it could influence your 21st Century life as well.
Find out more about The Week That Changed The World.
In the meantime …
A Special Easter Bonus
“Inclusion” and “The Power of Love” are two of the pillars of our church’s faith. As a special bonus, the following is Part 1 of a 4-part series, by Madelon Maupin, World-Renowned Bible expert, Master of Theological Studies, and the speaker for The Week That Changed The World.
The Promise of Inclusion and the Power of Love – Part 1
By Madelon Maupin, MTS, Speaker for The Week That Changed The World
The Bible’s books, stories, and characters are filled with spiritual seekers who found answers to pressing issues similar to today’s challenges (such as gender equality and social justice) by understanding the power of love and why we can rely on it.
The book of First John says: “Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love” (4:7, 8, New Living Translation).
The prophet Jeremiah also understood this steadfast love: “The Lord appeared to them from a distance: I have loved you with a love that lasts forever. And so with unfailing love, I have drawn you to myself.” (Jeremiah 31:3, Common English Bible).
The Bible’s relevance, with its application of this profound yet simple idea that God is Love, is one of the many reasons the Scriptures continue to give people of many different races and ethnicities hope and tools to live lives of purpose. And it is surely one of the many reasons the full Bible is translated into over 685 languages and continues to be translated every year into new dialects for coming generations.
Watch next week for Part 2 of this series in which we talk about how the Power of Love breaks down boundaries and prejudices.
In the meantime, if you would like more information about The Week That Changed The World, or the speaker, Madelon Maupin, click here.
For more about the sponsor, First Church of Christ Scientist, Morristown, NJ, click here. https://christiansciencemorristown.org
Note: This article is based on a talk the author gave to the World Parliament of Religions. Madelon Maupin is from Scottsdale, Arizona and will be speaking in our area in March.
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