The Crucifixion
Undeceptions with John Dickson
The Meaning of Jesus' Sacrifice
Christianity's central doctrine of atonement is vicious, sadomasochistic and repellent. If God wanted to forgive our sins, why not just forgive them without having himself tortured and executed in payment? I argue that there are two overarching themes under which all the other themes can be grouped. The first one is known as Christus Victor, the theme that Jesus on the cross was the conqueror.
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