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Dr. John Valk presented "Christianity Through a Worldview Lens" in Fredericton on February 11th and 12th. Click here to learn more: cccath.ca/2020/02/14/christianity-through-a-worldview-lens-february-2020/
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Dr. John Valk presented "Christianity Through a Worldview Lens" in Fredericton on 11 and 12 February 2020. A "Christian forum" organized by the Spiritual Development Team of the Diocesan Council of th...ow.ly
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