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Tag: church history

  • Was Leaving Christianity Punishable by Death in Church History?

    Was Leaving Christianity Punishable by Death in Church History?

    For most of us today, changing our religious beliefs is understood as a personal right — a matter of conscience. But throughout much of Christian history, things were very different. In many eras, leaving the faith or publicly challenging official doctrine wasn’t just discouraged… it could be illegal, and in some cases, even punishable by…

    Michael Lofton

    December 9, 2025
    Reason and Theology Show, Recent Posts
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  • Discovering Catholic Tradition Through the Church Fathers

    Discovering Catholic Tradition Through the Church Fathers

    Michael Lofton covers the different kinds of Tradition, what is a Church Father, and the role of Church Fathers in identifying Sacred Tradition.

    Michael Lofton

    March 6, 2025
    Church Fathers, Reason and Theology Show, Recent Posts
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  • The Council of Chalcedon – Christianity’s Second MAJOR Split | The Michael Lofton Show

    The Council of Chalcedon – Christianity’s Second MAJOR Split | The Michael Lofton Show

    The Council of Chalcedon – Christianity’s Second MAJOR Split | The Michael Lofton Show

    Michael Lofton

    February 6, 2025
    Church Fathers, Church History, Reason and Theology Show, Recent Posts
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