September/October 2017
Vol. MMXVII
New Church Life
A bimonthly magazine devoted to the teachings revealed through
Emanuel Swedenborg, as they relate to life.
359 In this Issue
361 Editorials: The Test of Power • Religious Feelings: Conjugial Love •
‘What Unites Us Is Stronger That What Divides Us’ • The Power of
One Angel
366 Letter to the Editors
371 A Racist Free World – The Rev. Jeremy F. Simons
379 The Purpose and Value of Life in This World – A Sermon by
the Rev. Michael D. Gladish
386 Salvation By Means of a New Heart and a New Mind – A Sermon by
the Rev. Eric H. Carswell
392 Report on the 2017 Council of the Clergy Meetings
The Rev. Kenneth J. Alden
412 European Assembly 2017 – Ray and Brenda Waters
416 A Counterattack on Darwinism – Per Bingen
423 The Earths in the Universe: Teachings, Reflections and Speculations
The Rev. Willard L. D. Heinrichs
432 The Mystery of the Prehistoric Predator – Joseph S. David
441 Church News
453 Life Lines
466 Announcements
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