More Christ Episode One Hundred and Two: Glen Scrivener: Progress and the Supernatural, Holland, Peterson, & Christ's Revolution
May 26, 2023
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In this episode, Glen Scrivener, an ordained Church of England minister, discusses topics like the origins of equality, the corruption of Christianity, the revolutionary nature of compassion, and the potential for Christian faith in a post-Christian culture.
Christianity promoted equality between the sexes through sexual restrictions and training, revolutionizing societal perceptions on sex and marriage.
The Christian revolution brought about a movement of compassion that challenged societal norms and reached out to the weak and marginalized.
Returning to the Christian perspective of integrating nature and grace can foster unity and critique the atomization of current ideologies.
Deep dives
The Christian Revolution and Equality
The podcast episode discusses the influence of Christianity in bringing about the concept of equality. It highlights how Jesus challenged the societal norms of the ancient world and promoted equality between the sexes. Christianity brought a revolutionary idea of restricting and training male sexuality, as well as emphasizing lifelong monogamy between a man and a woman. The Christian sexual ethic focused on consent within the covenant relationship of marriage, which was a stark contrast to the prevailing double standards and lack of bodily autonomy in ancient societies.
Compassion and the Christian Revolution
The podcast delves into the compassionate aspect of Christianity's impact on society. It explores how Jesus, through his gut-wrenching love and mercy, disrupted the prevailing mindset of survival of the fittest and sacrifice of the weakest. The Christian revolution brought about a movement of compassion that reached out to the weak, marginalized, and lost, challenging societal norms and creating provisions for the poor. The podcast emphasizes that compassion is a supernatural intervention and a revolutionary force that transcends natural human instincts.
The Christian Sexual Revolution and Consent
The episode focuses on the Christian sexual revolution and the concept of consent. It highlights how Jesus introduced an equality between the sexes in terms of sexual restrictions and training. The Christian view promoted chastity and fidelity, both within and outside marriage, restraining and training male sexuality. Marriage became a sacred space for sexual expression, encompassing the idea of mutual consent between husband and wife. The podcast explains that the Christian sexual ethic revolutionized societal perceptions on sex and marriage, contrasting with the prevailing double standards and lack of consent in the ancient world.
The Christian argument for faith in Jesus
The speaker emphasizes the importance of believing in Jesus by appealing to human rights and equality as shared values. They argue that a Christian understanding of equality is rooted in the integration of nature and grace, whereas secular views may prioritize equalizing wealth and individual autonomy. The speaker suggests that by returning to the original Christian perspective, which holds together nature and grace, we can critique the atomization and individualism that have permeated our current ideologies and foster a sense of unity.
The importance of compassion in the Christian life
The speaker discusses the nature and history of compassion, contrasting it with the nebulous concept of love for humanity. They explain how compassion is incarnational and requires action. Through examples like the parable of the Good Samaritan, they illustrate the shift in societal values and emphasize that compassion goes beyond rational decision-making. The speaker also highlights the significance of viewing sex as a proclamation rather than recreation in order to address issues of consent. They conclude by expressing hope for the post-secular space and the increasing recognition of the need for a storied world, offering an opportunity for the church to share the profound and captivating gospel of Jesus.
Welcome to More Christ. We seek to bring some of the world's most interesting and insightful guests to discuss life's central and abiding questions. In this one hundred and second episode in a series of discussions, I'm joined by the spirited Glen Scrivener.
Glen Scrivener is an ordained Church of England minister and evangelist who preaches Christ through writing, speaking, and online media. He directs the evangelistic ministry Speak Life.
Originally from Australia, Glen now lives with his wife, Emma, and two children in England, and they belong to All Souls Eastbourne.
He is the author of several books, including The Air We Breathe: How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality (The Good Book Company, 2022) and 3-2-1: The Story of God, the World, and You (10Publishing, 2014).