We hope that PlainSimpleFaith.com will stimulate a dialogue centered around New Testament Christianity. For that reason, comments–both positive and negative–are encouraged. However, the following ground rules are nonetheless in order, lest some conversations turn into ‘shouting matches,’ disenchanting other readers and commenters.
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