Sin, Redemption, and Corporate Reality

The speaker explores sin and redemption from a theological perspective, emphasizing the neglect of the corporate reality of sin in Protestant tradition. They relate the concept of sin and redemption to Shirley Jackson's story, highlighting the participation of the entire town in a mode of existence characterized by darkness. The chapter also discusses the lack of realization and protest among the characters, and evaluates whether the absence of grace and resolution in the story can be considered a flaw.