Issues, Etc. Answering Arguments Against Christianity: The Bible is Old and Irrelevant & Christians Hate LGBTQ People – Pr. Jonathan Conner, 12/29/25 (3631)
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Dec 27, 2025 Join Pastor Jonathan Conner, a theologian from Zion Lutheran Church, as he dives deep into the relevance of the Bible amidst cultural objections. He tackles misconceptions about the Bible's age, using C.S. Lewis's idea of 'chronological snobbery' to challenge modern arrogance. Conner also addresses the notion that Christians hate LGBTQ individuals, emphasizing humility and compassionate engagement. He makes a compelling case for understanding identity beyond desires, while highlighting the power of Scripture to guide both prayer and daily life.
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Age ≠ Irrelevance
- Old does not automatically equal irrelevant; age and relevance are not related.
- C.S. Lewis called this chronological snobbery and urged reading old books to correct modern blind spots.
Flash Drive Then Dropbox
- Jonathan Conner tells a tech story about praising a flash drive until a classmate mentioned Dropbox.
- The example shows how what seems new and relevant can quickly become outdated.
Bible As Living Word
- The Bible records ancient events but claims to be God's living, active word.
- Jonathan Conner calls it God's "eternally now" word that remains perpetually fresh.