The Holy Post

564: How Rapture Theology Shaped America (Part 2)

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May 10, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Coronation Observations

  • The British coronation involved traditional rituals like dressing the king in sparkly attire, kissing the Bible, and being anointed with oil.
  • Some commentators, like Phil Vischer, found the ceremony's blend of Christian symbolism with figures like the Green Man to be contradictory.
INSIGHT

Butler's Choice

  • Joshua Butler resigned from his megachurch to focus on the public discourse surrounding his controversial book on sex and the church.
  • This decision prioritizes the book's message over his pastoral role, raising questions about his core values.
INSIGHT

Post-Christian Right

  • David French argues that the religious right's embrace of figures like Tucker Carlson, despite their moral failings, signals a shift towards a post-Christian identity.
  • This prioritization of political power over biblical principles marks a departure from traditional Christian values.
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