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World news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Opinion: Inside Iran, my family and other citizens are caught between celebration and fear

Following an attack on Iran and reports of Ayatollah Khamenei's death, Iranians experienced simultaneous fear and relief, with some celebrating in streets despite ongoing bombardment and internet blackouts.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

Who Could Baptize? Clerical Authority and Emergency Baptisms in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

Baptism was essential for salvation, and while ordained clergy were the ideal ministers, the Church allowed lay baptism in emergencies, creating doctrinal tension.
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