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“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” – Romans 1:16 Yesterday, I reflected on the love of knowledge that many academics carry in their hearts. Many of my professor friends have shared that academic communities often seem like a group of heroes, but behind the scenes, envy, rivalry, and pettiness frequently emerge. I wonder if this dynamic was also present in Paul’s day as he sat among the elite thinkers of his time. Was there a similar tribalism—a division between those who claimed there was no resurrection, no God, and no ultimate truth? Most philosophers, confident in their own intelligence, missed out on the profound revelation he offered. What fascinates me is that even among atheist academics today, Paul remains a well-known figure. No historian can doubt