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He had accused Jesus of performing his miracles using black magic rather than actual divine powers and of plagiarizing his teachings from Plato. Celsus had warned that Christianity itself was drawing people away from traditional religion and claimed that its growth would lead to a collapse of traditional, conservative values. 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Among a variety of other charges, Celsus had denounced many Christian doctrines as irrational and criticized Christians themselves as uneducated, deluded, unpatriotic, close-minded towards reason, and too accepting of sinners. He had accused Jesus of performing his miracles using black magic rather than actual divine powers and of plagiarizing his teachings from Plato. Celsus had warned that Christianity itself was drawing people away from traditional religion and claimed that its growth would lead to a collapse of traditional, conservative values. 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His profound understanding of the human condition and the complexities of communication continues to resonate, encouraging thoughtful discourse on integrity and authenticity.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6014</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0010bf970526a2e13846afe47d9f4ed4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>On The Predestination Of The Saints-Saint Augustine of Hippo</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-predestination-of-the-saints-saint-augustine-of-hippo--74063339</link><description><![CDATA["On The Predestination Of The Saints" by Saint Augustine of Hippo delves into the profound theological concept of predestination, exploring the divine grace that leads to salvation and the fate of the faithful. 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The themes of redemption, suffering, and hope resonate deeply, making this work timeless and relevant for those seeking solace and understanding in their own struggles. Guilday's insights encourage a deeper contemplation of faith, offering both spiritual nourishment and a compelling reminder of the enduring impact of Christ's agony on humanity.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73953094</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73953094/the_three_hours_agony_of_our_lord_jesus_christ_rev_peter_guilday.mp3" length="50437979" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Origen of Alexandria</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rev. Peter Guilday's "The Three Hours' Agony of Our Lord Jesus Christ" delves into the profound suffering endured by Jesus during His final moments on the cross. 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