Yale divine to probe death of God theories in RE week talks
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Religious Emphasis Week Schedule Tues., Feb. 21, 10 am— "Too Simple a Fa i t h " Wed., Feb. 22, 10 am— "Too Litt le Hope" Thurs., Feb. 23, 9 am— "Excess of Love" All sessions will be held in Haraman Hall. which conflict with the lectures. The Death of God theology is particularly relevant not only to students functioning within the godless academic community but also to modern man in his search for meaning amidst the war and poverty of our age,
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