Christianity On Trial COT-Classics Episode # 120 Reformation Tour 1996 Tape # 16 "The Age Of Extermination"
May 22, 2025
The podcast dives into the darker facets of Western history, critiquing religious dogmatism's role in violence. It explores the misconception that secularism equals progress, citing horrifying events like the Nuremberg Trials. A poignant discussion on Psalm 127 reflects on the delicate balance between human effort and divine grace. The haunting experiences of children in the Holocaust are examined, alongside the troubling complicity of ordinary Germans, forcing listeners to confront uncomfortable historical truths.
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Myth of Secular Progress
- The common secular narrative paints history as progress from religious barbarism to enlightened science.
- This view is a myth that oversimplifies and misrepresents historical reality.
20th Century's Dark Reality
- The 20th century is one of the most bloody in history despite claims of modern progress.
- Secularism has coincided with unprecedented human cruelty and mass slaughter.
Morality Needs God
- Without belief in God, absolute morality collapses.
- Lack of divine accountability can lead to human selfishness justifying cruelty and horrors.
