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Facets of Faith: Events consider science and mental illness; books look at Jewish and Christian history

Por: The Advocate Entertainment October 01, 2022

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I appreciate hearing from readers and organizations about upcoming events and recently published books on religious topics. Here are some recent and upcoming highlights:Science and religionThe Word on Fire Institute, with support from the John Templeton Foundation, is hosting its first Wonder Conference, Jan. 13-14, in Dallas. During this two-day conference, experts in the fields of physics, philosophy, technology, theology, and history will... + full article



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