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Tagged: psychopaths

When Do We Forgive Genetics?
Posted on Monday, January 29th, 2018 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: 2 Timothy 3:15-17, biology, Carol McClain, genetics, heredity, Jesus Christ, psychopaths, psychopathy, social mores, Writing Redemption

By Carol McClain @carol _mcclain When do we admit genetics makes us do those things we ought not to do? In preparation for my next book I’ve been reading about psychopaths . The salient feature of this character trait is that psychopaths are born aberrant. One family could raise the next president, Mother Teresa and a serial killer. …[ read more ]

Disturbing Thoughts About Mercy

Matt. 5:7: Delight in graciously helping others knowing God will graciously help you. Carson, co-founder of Gospel Coalition, writes: “Mercy is a loving response prompted by the misery and helplessness of the one on which love is to be showered.” Mercy flows directly out of the previous four Beatitudes (we know ourselves to be poor and needy, hungering for righteousness.) Mercy is one of the richest words in Hebrew tradition. One of the key qualities of God, lovingkindness, generosity to the weak and helpless, continued love for people even when they’re unfaithful. How much mercy you show is the result… ...[ full story ]

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