Posts tagged Sexual purity
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
What We’re Saved For: Love, Purity And The Crisis of Gen Z
What We’re Saved For: Love, Purity And The Crisis of Gen Z

(OPINION) It starts with the reenchantment of the body and sexuality, extending to the entire natural world. And here I offer a suggestion for parents, especially those drawn to “purity pledge” programs. The results remind me of Jesus’ warning that merely getting clean from something rather than for something often results in the second state being worse than the first.

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OpinionMichael MetzgerMichael Metzger, Clapham Institute, Christianity, C.S. Lewis, That Hideous Strength, Sexual purity, Generation Z, Social Media, Abstinence, Bride of Christ, Mike MetzgerComment