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What’s Wrong With Religion?: Reclaiming Identity from Fear, Control, and Missionalism - w/ Skye Jethani

Oct 2, 2017
Skye Jethani, an author and former Christianity Today editor, dives deep into the complexities of faith in a consumer-driven culture. He discusses how fear-based religion distorts the gospel and the pitfalls of missionalism that prioritizes tasks over a genuine connection with God. The conversation touches on the unsustainable model of megachurches and how political dynamics influence the American evangelical landscape. Ultimately, Jethani advocates for reclaiming identity through authentic faith amidst a disillusioned church environment.
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INSIGHT

Megachurch Model Faces Decline

  • The megachurch model faces decline due to aging leadership and cultural shifts.
  • Younger generations distrust large institutions, threatening megachurch sustainability.
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Evangelical Bigotry Exposed

  • Evangelicals emphasize cultural relevance but refuse to accommodate LGBT issues, signaling bigotry rather than conviction.
  • This inconsistency causes protest and loss of credibility globally.
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Politics Damages Global Trust

  • American evangelicals' political alliances have damaged trust worldwide.
  • Repairing this damage will take more than a generation, showing deep consequences of political choices.
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