The Alisa Childers Podcast The Sabbatical Series: The Gospel According to Progressive Christianity #2: Creation and Fall
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Dec 8, 2024 Dive into the contrasting views on creation and original sin within Christianity. The discussion highlights personal dental anecdotes as metaphors for understanding the gospel. Explore panentheism and its departure from traditional beliefs, raising questions about biblical validity. Discover how progressives interpret creation and fall, challenging the historic perspectives. The blend of humor and serious theology makes for a thought-provoking listen!
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Root Canal Analogy
- Alisa Childers shared her fear of dental procedures, even compared to childbirth.
- She highlighted the relief sedation brought after learning she needed a root canal.
Gospel Analogy
- The gospel, meaning "good news," requires understanding the bad news first.
- Recognizing the problem (like needing a root canal) makes the solution (sedation or salvation) truly meaningful.
Creation Views
- Historic Christianity believes God created the universe ex nihilo, distinct and independent from it.
- Progressive Christianity often leans towards panentheism, where God is in all and all is in God, but also transcends the universe.
