Posts tagged Legalism
Two Documentaries Portray Religious Groups Capitalizing On Fear And Shame
Two Documentaries Portray Religious Groups Capitalizing On Fear And Shame

(OPINION) Two recent documentary series offer distressing portraits of Christian organizations that, although unrelated, appear eerily similar. Both movements gained prominence in part by instilling fear and shame in their members. Both have reaped abuse, scandal and decline.

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Opinion, Analysis, Christianity, Corruption, Conflict, Evangelicals, North America, protestants, Film & TVPaul PratherPaul Prather, Hillsong, Hillsong Church, The Secrets of Hillsong, Shiny Happy People, Institute in Basic Life Principles, Duggar family, Christianity, Assemblies of God, Sexual abuse, Legalism, Sexual purity, Advanced Training Institute, Bill Gothard, film and tvComment
Christian Legalism Poses an Existential Threat to Christianity
Christian Legalism Poses an Existential Threat to Christianity

(OPINION) Iain McGilchrist says Western Christianity is undermining itself. C. S. Lewis said something similar. Both cite the same reason. We’re starting with the wrong metaphor. By focusing too much on law and substitutionary atonement, Christians forget the marital love present in the cross.

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Opinion, Europe, North AmericaMichael MetzgerChristianity, Western civilization, Lewis, Opinion, American Christians, America, Mike Metzger, Christians, Michael Metzger, Legalism Comment