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Law school reflects on agape in law

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Lawyers, theologians, political scientists, economists and members of the Pepperdine community gathered at the School of Law on Friday and Saturday for the Love and Law conference. The purpose of the conference was to discuss what the U.S. legal system would look like if it were based on the concept of “agape,” or Christian love. Agape is selfless unconditional … [Read more...] about Law school reflects on agape in law

Spread the LOVE (letters)

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Gusts of wind shook the tree outside of the cafeteria aggressively, as the sharp, cold winter air walloped against the dark, ambiguous clothes that ‘Me’ was wearing on the night she started distributing the first batch of love letters. She tied twenty letters to the tree outside the cafeteria late at night on Dec. 8. On the next day, the letters were still there. Disappointed, … [Read more...] about Spread the LOVE (letters)

Love of others shows us the face of God

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Addressing the crowd during one of the Sunday congregations on campus last semester, the pastor said — not necessarily in so many words — the following: “Couples! Look at your partner sitting next to you, and acknowledge that he or she is not the center of your life. He or she is only your companion as you make your way to God. Do not put your faith in the … [Read more...] about Love of others shows us the face of God