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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