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Is temptation such a bad thing?

  • Written by Mathew Schmalz, Associate Professor of Religion, College of the Holy Cross
imageWhat is the true nature of temptation?EightBitTony, CC BY-NC

The Washington Post recently published a profile on Karen Pence, the “prayer-warrior wife” of Vice President Mike Pence. The piece cited information on the Pences’ marriage: specifically that Mike Pence will not dine with a woman, or be present where alcohol is served,...

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