The Peril of Contempt: Being Alive in Christ Amidst Polarization

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Explore the spiritual crisis of American polarization and the peril of contempt. Learn how to remain alive in Christ while navigating a world of political bitterness.

The Peril of Contempt: Being Alive in Christ Amidst Polarization

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Summarize and synthesize the key points from two sources for a high councilman's talk: 1. The article 'USA 250: Promise and Peril' (https://magazine.byu.edu/article/usa-250-promise-and-peril/) and 2. The talk 'Alive in Christ' by Dallin H. Oaks. Focus on how these two pieces relate to each other, specifically for a religious audience.

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