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Leader of the English Reformation Burned as a Heretic

Posted on March 3, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Thomas Cranmer (July 2, 1489 – March 21, 1556) This is the final one of the four men named Thomas who lived during Henry VIII’s reign, and had something to do with the creation of the Church of England. Thomas … Continue reading →

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This is the Man who Helped to Make the Church of England

Posted on March 2, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Thomas Cromwell (January 1, 1485? – July 28, 1540) (Why are they all shown holding a piece of paper in one hand?) I was hesitating to write about this ‘architect’ of the Anglican Church, mainly because no one knows his … Continue reading →

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He Blurred the Line Between Church and State

Posted on February 28, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Thomas Wolsey (March 7, 1471 – November 29, 1530) I cannot say for sure who really was the villain of the piece, but Cardinal Wolsey comes close to the top of my list of the usual suspects. Thomas Wolsey (c. … Continue reading →

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I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine

Posted on February 23, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Augustine of Hippo (November 13, 354 AD – August 28, 430 AD) It’s a long road that brings me to this important Roman Catholic Church Doctor. It was triggered by the title of Bob Dylan’s song, which came to me … Continue reading →

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The Proof of a Connection Between Colin Bloy and…

Posted on February 22, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Count of St. Germain (who died February 27, 1784) Here we are again: my presumption that Colin Bloy was the reincarnation of the Count needs some proof. The only detail of his life is his death, so let’s look … Continue reading →

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Should We “Repent” (Interior) or “Do Penance” (Exterior)?

Posted on February 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17

A Reading of the New Testament from the Greek I have a hard time letting the chips fall where they may: I wrote earlier this past week that even though I have no proof of a connection to the life … Continue reading →

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A 16th Century Gnostic?

Posted on February 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Desiderius Erasmus (October 28, 1466 – July 12, 1536) The story of his life is interesting, to say the least. He didn’t need the outward signs and rites of the Roman Catholic Church: he had a direct relationship with God. … Continue reading →

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“Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow…”

Posted on February 20, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Joy Davidson (April 18, 1915 – July 15, 1960) Joy Davidson originally married C.S. Lewis to avoid being deported after her visa expired. It was a marriage of convenience that turned into something more for both of them, because they … Continue reading →

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What’s All This About a “Poached Egg”?

Posted on February 19, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Clive Staples Lewis (November 29, 1898 – November 22, 1963) This post is in response to a HillFaith post I got in my email account today. Now, I have a great respect for C. S. Lewis. My parents thought he … Continue reading →

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Another Giant Step for Mankind

Posted on February 18, 2021 by cdsmiller17

NASA’s “Perseverance” Lands on Mars History in the making today. Here’s the chart: P.S. First picture back from the surface of Mars

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