Allan R. Bevere: Questioning the Questions

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One of the things I have learned as a student of Stanley Hauerwas is to continually question the questions being posed for debate on any issue and not to simply accept the terminology and definitions that frame so much modern theological and ethical discussion.

From Allan R. Bevere: Faith Seeking Understanding
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