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5. I have long thought "Onward Christian Soldiers" problematic.

Sun Feb 14, 2021, 08:39 PM

Feb 2021

I understand that it is an allusion Paul's repeated military metaphors, but still.

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This hymn has haunted me since Saturday afternoon. [View all] TomSlick Feb 2021 OP

Thanks for this reminder. I haven't thought badhair77 Feb 2021 #1

It's been haunting me for months. catrose Feb 2021 #2

I don't know that hymn RicROC Feb 2021 #3

I have long thought "Onward Christian Soldiers" problematic. TomSlick Feb 2021 #5

Just noticed this thread. wnylib Apr 2021 #7

One of the most evocative hymns for me. nt LAS14 Feb 2021 #4