Theology in the Raw A Response to Alisa Childers and Christopher Yuan
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May 9, 2024 Alisa Childers and Dr. Christopher Yuan discuss Side B Christianity, identity complexities, and critique various topics. They explore spiritual friendship boundaries, controversial figures, desire versus temptation, deconstruction in the church, and the Exiles in Babylon Conference. They emphasize biblical perspectives, diversity in speaker selection, and the need for clarity in communication.
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Repentance Beyond Actions
- Preston Sprinkle clarifies he believes repentance is necessary for sinful desires and thoughts, not only for actions.
- He also critiques the term "Side B theology" as unhelpful and overly broad, emphasizing diversity in views within it.
Core Identity Is Christ Alone
- Preston denies that "gayness" should be considered a person's core identity.
- He asserts that a Christian's core identity must be in Christ, with all else secondary.
Attraction vs. Lust Distinction
- Preston distinguishes between attraction and lust, noting attraction itself is not sin but lustful desire is.
- Lustful thoughts need repentance; merely noticing attractiveness does not constitute sin.