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Something doesn’t like a wall

As we move into 2016, it seems there is no shortage of walls, both seen and unseen, in the world. John Spangler, executive assistant to the president of Gettysburg Seminary, joins Robert Frost in thinking this is not a good situation. To read his blog, go to “Third Day,” a new blog site written by various people at the seminary.

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