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This Insights eNewsletter was sent to subscribers on January 16, 2015.

eNewsletter Subject: Growing Divisions, or Signs of Growth?

While it is never difficult to find good news among the followers of Christ, it seems clear that we are living through a time when political and social pressures against the message of Christ are growing stronger.

This actually creates a paradox as the West increasingly lives in denial of reality. Consider Phil Lawler's latest comment on our ability to resist Islamic militants: Islamic militants have a cause they believe in. Do we?

As Christians, of course, we have the most powerful counter-vision. But as Westerners in general, not so much. This is obvious in a related brief post from Phil: Free speech and civility post-Charlie Hebdo.

Clearly we need to be prepared. This leads me to reflect again on the temptation of too many Catholics to break solidarity with Pope Francis. I explore a common disconnect between pastor and people here: How do we react when the Pope fails to express our top concerns?...

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