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The Naiveté of Naïve Universalism

Posted on 18 June 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

The naïve construal of universal salvation (“the view that upon death all persons are instantly transformed by God in such a way that they fully desire communion with God and are thus fit for enjoying the beatific vision forever”1) suffers, … Continue reading →

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Death and Glory: The Ultra-Universalism of Hosea Ballou

Posted on 29 May 2024 by Fr Aidan Kimel

In his frequently footnoted essay “Three Versions of Universalism,” Michael J. Murray introduces a threefold typology of the principal renditions of the greater hope. Each type, he believes, is philosophically flawed and unacceptable: None offer a compelling explanation for why … Continue reading →

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