Christian Century

• newBruised and blessed by scripture
  My hermeneutic of suspicion wasn’t enough. I needed a hermeneutic of the hip.
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• How the American opioid crisis got so big
  Two journalists unpack the history, the scale of the epidemic, and who’s to blame
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• New Zealand mosque shootings prompt vigils and vigilance
  Civil rights advocates called for curbing hate speech online, as the perpetrator’s video continued to circulate on social media.
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• I’m a “church leader” who doesn’t really go to church
  I love the church. It's harder to love specific congregations.
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• A northerner explores Christianity in the American South
  James Hudnut-Beumler profiles churches, ministries, and movements with long-held traditions and potential for change.
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• Thinking about the Paul Manafort sentence as a prison abolitionist
  Patrick Beadle is serving 12 years after police found medical marijuana in his car. His incarceration doesn't make me feel safer, and neither does Manafort’s.
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• Disability and the good life
  Theologian Shane Clifton rethinks virtue ethics from his wheelchair.
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• The United Methodist meeting offered no clear way forward. What now?
  The UMC, a global church, prides itself on its democratic and decentralized polity. All this shapes its response to LGBTQ couples and clergy.
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• Knowing and preaching the Jewish Jesus
  “If to get a good message you need to make Judaism look bad, then you don’t have a good message.”
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• In Russian Doll, Nadia and Alan are dying to learn how to live
  Nadia denies that her journey is about morality, but it is.
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Christianity Today Magazine

• Religious Freedom Isn’t Just for Christians

  

  A Supreme Court cruelty reveals how we can love our neighbors.Had Domineque Ray been a Christian, he’d have been executed with a chaplain kneeling by his side, praying with him. But Domineque Ray was not a Christian, and he did not want a Christia…
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• Delivering a Stillborn Baby Taught Me the Transience of Death

  

  When I found out about my daughter's condition, I felt the destruction of my plans and hopes. But this place of limitation also revealed God’s profound love.“How do you prepare for a birth and a death at once?” I asked a friend one morning in…
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• Azusa Pacific Drops Ban on Same-Sex Student Relationships, Again

  

  Revised code of conduct shifts in favor of “uniform standards of behavior for all students.”Azusa Pacific University (APU) has gone back and forth this school year on whether to allow students to date members of the same sex.Last week, the Sout…
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• Templeton Prize Winner: Marcelo Gleiser, Physicist Who Beholds the Universe’s Mysteries

  

  The agnostic is credited with bringing believers and religious questions into the scientific realm.An agnostic theoretical physicist who has encouraged Christians to embrace the dual mysteries of science and faith is the latest recipient of the pres…
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• Power and Pastors: Part 3

  

  Jesus schooled the world on how to understand and exert power.This series is an expanded version of my talk from the GC2 Summit, December 13, 2018. Here are Part 1 and Part 2.Jesus schooled the world on how to understand and exert power.Rather tha…
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• How Should Christians Respond to Christchurch Mosque Massacre?

  

  Eleven evangelical experts weigh in as death toll of New Zealand Muslims hits 50.Last Friday, Muslim worshipers at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, suffered a terrorist attack at the hands of an avowed white supremacist. 50 people were kill…
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• Five Churches that Shouldn’t Reproduce

  

  There is legitimate reason to caution against a universal plea toward blind reproduction.There is a growing awakening to the need of a multiplying church movement within North America, as the best—and likely only—means to bring the gospel within…
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• A New Set of Spotlights on Elisabeth Elliot

  

  What we learn about her life and work from two releases of previously unpublished writings.Years ago, I needed to write a brief biography of Elisabeth Elliot as part of a larger project. I searched for book-length biographies that I could draw on fo…
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• ECFA Suspends Harvest Bible Chapel’s Accreditation

  

  Under James MacDonald, Chicago-area megachurch may have been in “serious violation” of 4 out of 7 stewardship standards, says Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.Harvest Bible Chapel had its accreditation suspended this week by the…
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• Should We Rethink the 30-minute Sermon Lecture?

  

  Our message should encompass both Scripture and our congregants questions.Recently, a group of pastors asked me this question: “Should we rethink the 30-minute sermon lecture in light of the many different ways classroom teaching is currently cond…
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Elev8

• iPraise Live: An Acoustic Set With Todd Dulaney [Exclusive Video]

  

  On our latest episode of iPraise Live, we sat down with Todd Dulaney and discussed what it was like for him to experience Africa while recording his latest project. He also blessed us with an acoustic set. Check out the video below. RELATED: iPraise…
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• Devon Franklin shares Knowledge through New Book “The Truth about Men” [VIDEO]

  

  Film producer, preacher, and  best-selling author, Devon Franklin reveals the intimate details about the challenges men go through with not only relationships but simply as a man. Franklin’s new book “The Truth about Men” aims to change the me…
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• Get Up! News Roundup: Tyra Banks Has Plans To Open Amusement Park, Waffle House Hero To Play In Celebrity NBA All-Star Game & More

  

  Tyra Banks is ready for her next business venture and recently announced what it is.
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• Todd Dulaney Shares How His New Song Is Reminding People That God Is Still Doing Things

  

  Todd Dulaney continues to give us music we love to hear that inspires us.
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• 13-Year-Old Commits Suicide After Being Bullied, Mom Pleaded With School And Bus Service To Help Him

  

  When is it going to stop?
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• Pope Francis Admits Priests & Bishops Sexually Abuse Nuns

  

  Pope Francis has acknowledged sexual abuse of nuns in church...
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• NBA Star Jeremy Lin Shares What God Has Been Putting On His Heart

  

  Jeremy Lin in 2012 made headlines when he was on the New York Knicks.
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• Mr. Griffin: Once You’ve Been Saved You’ve Been Verified [VIDEO]

  

  GRIFF is very transparent and most of the time he shares his feelings and emotions during the show.
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• Faith Walking: Be Sensitive To The Shift [VIDEO]

  

  For a lot of us our day is planned out the day before as we write out a to do list.
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• Watch: Giant Cross Washes Ashore On Florida Beach

  

  God’s mysterious ways washed ashore this month in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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• My Blog Has Moved to Wordpress

  

  Thanks to all those who've supported this blog over the years. I'm moving over to Wordpress with a slightly different format. Hope you'll join me there!Jesus Unboxed
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RELEVANT Magazine

• newEpisode 691: Kim Walker-Smith
  On today’s show, Jesus Culture worship leader and author of the new book Brave Surrender, Kim Walker-Smith, opens up about her painful upbringing and how she overcame shame and fear to find deep healing in God. Plus, the gang learns how Taco Bell h…
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• Episode 690: Maggie Rogers
  On today's podcast, we talk with indie-pop singer Maggie Rogers about her critically acclaimed new album Heard It in a Past Life. The gang also plays a truly unforgettable game with a listener, discusses HBO’s new Leaving Neverland docuseries, lear…
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• Episode 689: LIVE — Shane Claiborne
  On today’s show, author and activist Shane Claiborne discusses how Christians can address America’s gun violence problem and the vision behind his new book “Beating Guns.” The gang also finds out the most popular things people are giving up f…
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• Episode 688: David Curry
  On today’s show, Open Doors USA President and CEO David Curry tells us about the shocking levels of persecution facing Christian churches in China. We also look at (another) controversial Christian comic book currently in the works, hear about Mind…
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• Episode 687: LIVE — Joel McHale
  On today's show, we talk with actor and comedian Joel McHale about why he thinks Jesus would enjoy reality TV and why going to church is such an important part of his life. We also learn why you should maybe think twice before turning on mus…
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• Episode 686: Jerry Lorenzo
  On today’s show, designer, entrepreneur and mastermind behind the brand FEAR OF GOD, Jerry Lorenzo, opens up about his own story of faith and redemption, and explains how he’s using fashion to change culture. Plus, we hear Stephen Colbert and C…
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• Episode 685: LIVE — DeVon Franklin
  On today's show, filmmaker, speaker and author DeVon Franklin discusses how Christians should address toxic masculinity—and his upcoming movie about the inventor of Flaming Hot Cheetos (seriously, it sounds great). Also, the gang discusses how A.I.…
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• Episode 684: Brian Johnson
  On today's podcast, the gang debates Jesse's contribution to the podcast, discusses Colin Kaepernick's settlement with the NFL and hears from Bethel's Brian Johnson about his new book about his struggles with mental health.
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• Episode 683: LIVE — Christians & Conspiracy Theories
  On today’s show, we discuss the rise of conspiracy theories and why so many young Christians have started to believe them. We also learn about religion’s link to happiness, Eddie brings us a terrifying new “Revelation Revelation,” we hear why…
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• Episode 682: Jonathan Merritt
  On today’s show, we talk with author and reporter Jonathan Merritt about the sexual abuse scandal unfolding in the Southern Baptist Convention—and how to prevent abuse in the future. That gang also discusses the new faith-inspired single from Joh…
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Sojourners: Blog

• new'The Story of God's' Latest Season Looks at the Human Side of Belief Systems

  

  Morgan Freeman’s dulcet tones make him one of the most recognizable voices on the planet. He has used his presence to become one of the most famous actors of his generation, during which time he won the Academy Award for Million Dollar Baby, was no…
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• newThe Significance of Friday Prayers in Islam

  

  Muslims believe Friday was chosen by God as a dedicated day of worship. In addition to the prayer itself, which is shorter than the usual midday prayers, Friday services include a sermon, usually given by a professional male Muslim clergy member in M…
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• newThe Greatest Environmental Pollutant Is Our Politics

  

  So where can we find hope, and how can we actually move the needle on climate change? By doing three things: One, Americans should follow a moral compass, not a political one. Two, we must focus on bringing change locally. And three, religious leader…
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• When White Privilege Is Disguised as Meritocracy

  

  The idea that black and brown students possess the intellectual prowess to compete and succeed alongside their white counterparts is not a myth, it’s a fact. But, historically, black and brown students have not been allowed to showcase this intelli…
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• How One Church Tackled Their Community's Affordable Housing Crisis

  

  Churches across the nation are recognizing the value of their land how it can be leveraged to address the scarcity of affordable housing. An interfaith alliance in Colorado, which found faith organizations own more than 5,000 acres in the Denver metr…
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• This Was Not 'God's Plan'

  

  The church has failed to speak out strongly enough against the evils of white supremacy and white nationalism. We have failed to confront it, even name it for what it is. Our complacency has laid the foundation that this act of terror was built on. W…
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• Democracy Reform at the Top of the Agenda

  

  On March 8, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “For the People Act,” a historic piece of ethics and election reform legislation that responds to some of the biggest problems our democracy has experienced in recent times. The bill itself…
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• Coming of Age in the Snake-Handling Church: Q&A with the Team Behind 'Them That Follow'

  

  Co-directors and writers Dan Madison Savage and Britt Poulton made Them That Follow out of a shared interest in religious communities, their long-term effects on the people raised in them, and encouraging empathy toward misunderstood population group…
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• When Your Sexual Harasser Has Keys to Your Apartment

  

  A murkiness in the numbers, combined with a lack of training and awareness, has made sexual harassment in housing a widespread, yet under the radar, problem. But local housing authorities are working to combat the problem on the ground. Their efforts…
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• O God, We Grieve the Hatred

  

  O God, we grieve the hatred, the ugly, racist fearthat hurts our common living and harms those you hold dear.For Muslims who were gathered to worship and to praysoon found their lives were shattered as violence filled their day.
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The Christian Post

The K-LOVE Morning Show

• The Encouraging Story of the Day - Julianna Said She Was Working for Jesus

  

   
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• The Encouraging Story of the Day - Eloy Felt God's Presence

  

   
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• The Encouraging Story of the Day - She Took The K-LOVE 30 Day Challenge

  

   
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• The Encouraging Story of the Day - He Was Diagnosed with a Kidney Disease

  

   
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• The Encouraging Story of the Day - God Provided When She Needed It Most

  

   
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• The Encouraging Story of the Day - Aiesha Was Blessed with a Car

  

   
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• The Encouraging Story of the Day! God Is Still in the Healing Business

  

   
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• The Encouraging Story of the Day - She Never Lost Hope That God Would Have a Family for Them

  

   
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• The Encouraging Story of the Day - Her Husband Donated One of His Kidneys to Her

  

   
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• The Encouraging Story of the Day - Radio Set to K-LOVE Makes an Impact

  

   
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WORLDmag

• Globe Trot: Imprisoned Iranian Christian granted medical care
  Plus, India’s religious freedom, aid in Iraq, EU censorship, terror-tracking technology, and Kenyan protests
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• New York Times goes off the deep end over women’s swimming hours
  A New York Times critique of women-only swimming hours for Hasidic Jews is makingwaves, particularly since earlier this year the Timespraised a Toronto aquatic center’s protections of Muslim modestywith screened lanes and female-exclusive h…
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• Missouri appeals court considers the rights of frozen human embryos
  Another divorced couple went to court last week to fight over theremains of their shattered marriage, but their disagreementinvolves more than the typical tug-of-war over furniture andhouses. The Missouri Court of Appeals must determine whether…
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• Speaking freely on campus
  Federal court sides with N.C. State Christian group’s First Amendment rights
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• Midday Roundup: Truck plows into bicyclists in Michigan
  Deadly ride. Motorists reported a pickup truck driving erraticallythrough a western Michigan town for at least 30 minutes before itslammed into a group of bicyclists Tuesday evening. The accidentkilled five people and four suffered serious inju…
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• Historic agreement reached to renovate the reputed tomb of Jesus
  For the first time in more than 200 years, renovations began Mondayon what is traditionally believed to be the tomb of Jesus Christ.The site has not been touched since 1810 due to the rivalry amongthe site’s guardians: the Roman Catholic, Gre…
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• Increasingly violent political protests threaten Kenya’s stability
  Kenya’s government on Tuesday banned the opposition party fromprotesting against the country’s electoral commission after policekilled two demonstrators on Monday during violent clashes. Policyanalysts warn the increasing protests threaten…
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• Pro-life groups celebrate Renee Ellmers’ defeat
  Amid a tumultuous presidential election cycle, one election trendremained glaringly constant entering Tuesday’s primaries: NoRepublican incumbent in the U.S. House or Senate had lost to aprimary challenger. That changed Tuesday when Rep. Rene…
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• Illegal gemstones from Afghanistan are funding Islamic extremists
  While Taliban militants in Afghanistan harvest up to $3 billionannually from opium poppy profits, another moneymaker lies beneaththe country’s war-ravaged soil: lapis lazuli, a deep ultramarineblue mineral almost entirely unique to Afghanista…
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• Clinton clinches the Democratic nomination
  Hillary Clinton won decisive victories in California and New Jerseylast night, sealing her selection as the Democratic presidentialnominee. According to the latest Associated Press tally, Clintonhas 2,755 delegates going into the July conventio…
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EEW Magazine

• Devotion: You're worth so much

  

  You can go through so many things in life that you feel devalued, overlooked, and unloved. But God treasures you. You are His prize.That’s why He is going to show you favor throughout and shower you with blessings, so that others will know you a…
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• Podcast: God will confirm His word

  

  What you hope and believe for doesn’t always seem possible, but your faith unlocks the door. God will send confirmation and His plan will be revealed.So stay firmly rooted in faith. Don’t let negative circumstances uproot you. Remain anchored…
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• Man charged with killing wife after blaming a panhandler to be extradited

  

  The killing of a Baltimore woman took a stunning twist Sunday when her husband and stepdaughter were arrested on murder charges two months after they claimed a black man panhandling with a woman and a baby stabbed her when she gave them money…
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• London street preacher speaks out after arrest, says ‘God has been so faithful’

  

  When EEW Magazine reported that Nigerian street preacher, Oluwole Ilesanmi, was arrested in London for sharing the Gospel, many who read the story were furious.Now that he has been released from custody for allegedly “breaching the peace” on Fe…
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• London street preacher speaks out after arrest, says ‘God has been so faithful’

  

  When EEW Magazine reported that Nigerian street preacher, Oluwole Ilesanmi, was arrested in London for sharing the Gospel, many who read the story were furious.Now that he has been released from custody for allegedly “breaching the peace” on Fe…
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• Baby Buzz: Tamron Hall announces marriage, pregnancy, and solicits prayers

  

  Tamron Hall is married, having a baby and getting her own talk show, and she wants your prayers during this season of her life.The former NBC “Today” show anchor and host tweeted Monday that she’s expecting and wrote that she was “in a safe…
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• Devotion: Crushed? God wants to get glory

  

  Just as God rewarded the woman with the issue of blood for her press, He will reward you as well. Don’t quit on life. Don’t give up because you’re weary.Don’t stop because you’re tired. If you’re feeling crushed by life, know that G…
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• Podcast: Your expectation will be met

  

  In today’s inspiration, Dianna Hobbs says, there are some things you’re expecting God to do, and you will not be disappointed!Click here for more...
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• Devotion: He's with you through your rough place

  

  Friend, transitional seasons are tough. You don’t always know what God is up to, but know that He’s with you through your rough place.And when the time is right, a shift is going to take place in your life. It’s about to get better from…
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• Podcast: God sees you

  

  In today's inspiration, Dianna Hobbs says, you and your struggle are not invisible to God. No matter how hard it is at the moment, and what kind of opposition you face, we serve a God who sits high, but looks low, and He is going to show up for y…
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