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This has enabled me to see the beauty and some of the blind spots of both traditions. My home has settled in the Episcopal Church. Let us let God's love transform us so that we can truly love God and our neighbor...and ourselves. <br />The Gospel is for all people.<br />God’s love and Spirit is poured out on all flesh, in every tradition whether we are aware or not!<br /><br />Wanting to also mention that even if you do believe that hell avoidance is the main action of the Gospel, you are still my family in Christ. No need for us to argue, you are loved and not an enemy. 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