The Holy Post

587: Have We Been Misreading Romans? With NT Wright

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Oct 18, 2023
World-renowned New Testament scholar N.T. Wright is back! He talks about how the 8th chapter of Romans, including glorification and salvation, is widely misunderstood. They also discuss oversimplifying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the justification of terrorism, and atrocities. The roles of reason and emotion in politics are debated, and a bear stealing a frozen lasagna becomes a topic of humor.
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ANECDOTE

Kaitlyn's Encounters

  • Kaitlyn encountered three Holy Post listeners in Durham.
  • They recognized her from the podcast.
INSIGHT

Good vs. Evil

  • The belief that life is a battle between good and evil oversimplifies complex issues like the conflict.
  • It can lead to the justification of atrocities on both sides.
INSIGHT

Secular Fundamentalism

  • The religious impulse to judge and condemn is now appearing in secular activism.
  • This trend is evident in the discarding of Christian love and nonviolence.
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