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The Rev. Dr. Walter Hartt is a Guest Writer. He is a former professor of theology at the General Theological Seminary and has two decades of experience in parish ministry.
But Why Bother?
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Walter Hartt
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September 3, 2025
The Church's life is found only in its gracious savior. Thus, the Church's witness in the world, including the work of justice, comes by grace.
