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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

PART I

A Lame-Duck President, Two Pardoned Turkeys, and a Whole Lot More: Animal Rights Activist Reveals Worldview on the Pages of The New York Times

PART II

The Flourishing of America and Thanksgiving: Americans Have Unique Ground for Thankfulness

PART III

Thanksgiving and the Honor of God: The Inescapably Theological Act of Thanksgiving
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