preaching

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Lanier graduated from college at 20 and trained as a minister before going to law school at Texas Tech University, hoping to make enough money to support his preaching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

There’s little time spent on subtext, and even less on preaching.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

"St Francis of Assisi remains the most famous 'nature saint', best known for preaching to birds. In a more eco-conscious world, the Augustinians deserve much more attention."

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

Last year, authorities banned clergy of all religions from preaching live on social media, organising online activities for children, and raising funds online, unless these are carried out on government-approved platforms.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Merely rational thought—forgive me for preaching, but I must, I must!—merely rational thought leaves the mind incurably crippled in a closed and ossified system, it can only extrapolate from the past.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner