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George Branch-Trevathan, Daniel Eppley, Audra Franley, and Brian Riddle

Dr. George Branch-Trevathan is an associate professor of religion at Thiel College. He holds a Ph.D. in New Testament from Emory University and is the author of The Sermon on the Mount and Spiritual Exercises: The Making of the Matthean Self. | Daniel Eppley is the author of numerous articles and two books, primarily focusing on the interface between religion and politics in early modern England. Eppley is a professor of religion at Thiel College where he teaches a variety of classes, including Religion in the United States. He received his PhD from the University of Iowa. | Ms. Audra Franley, M.Div. is an adjunct professor of religion at Thiel College. She is also a candidate for ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. | Rev. Brian Riddle, M.Div. served ten years in parish ministry before his current work in higher education. He serves Thiel College as the campus pastor and lecturer in Thiel's religion department.

(A)theologies, Archive, Media Analysis, Sex/Gender/JusticeMay 31, 2022

Opposition to Marriage Equality is Not the Only Scriptural Position for Christians

By George Branch-Trevathan, Daniel Eppley, Audra Franley, and Brian Riddle

Recently, the Chronicle of Higher Education ran an article about Joseph Kuilema, a professor at…

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