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Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

Interview: Natasha Crain on the “He Gets Us” Campaign

Feb 21, 2024
Natasha Crain discusses the 'He Gets Us' campaign's portrayal of Jesus, the message of the foot washing commercial, and the four questions she used to evaluate the campaign. They delve into the flaws of the campaign's focus on social justice, its impact on skeptics, and the dangers of blurring progressive ideals with traditional theology.
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  • The 'He Gets Us' campaign distorts Jesus by emphasizing human traits over his divinity, aligning with progressive beliefs.
  • The campaign misrepresents Jesus' teachings, conveying a partial truth and promoting a false understanding.

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The Concerns with the 'He Gets Us' Campaign

The podcast episode discusses the concerns surrounding the 'He Gets Us' campaign, which aims to rescue the reputation of Jesus from his followers. The campaign presents a humanized Jesus, focusing on his relatability and understanding of human struggles. However, this portrayal negates the divinity of Jesus and reinforces progressive social justice beliefs. The podcast highlights the problematic messaging of the campaign, including mischaracterizing biblical teachings and promoting a false understanding of Jesus. It questions the effectiveness of the campaign in attracting skeptics and whether it directs people to theologically sound churches.

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