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Pete Enns: We Promised Above-Average Answers and We're Sticking to It!

May 19, 2025
Dr. Pete Enns, a leading biblical scholar and author, dives into theological troublemaking with a mix of humor and scholarly insight. He tackles questions about eternal punishment, contrasting old and new interpretations of Matthew 25:46. The conversation explores the creation stories in Genesis and their implications for understanding divine presence. Enns also discusses the evolution of faith, emphasizing how scripture can adapt to modern existential needs, while challenging listeners to embrace doubt as part of their spiritual journey.
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Interpreting Matthew 25:46

  • Matthew 25:46 uses exaggerated apocalyptic language rather than describing a literal eternal hell.
  • The passage focuses on God's justice regarding social actions impacting "the least of these."
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Divine Presence in Genesis

  • Genesis 1 and 2 portray two theological views of divine presence: transcendent and imminent.
  • The first creation story culminates in Sabbath, framing the ordered world, while the second has a more personal, trial-and-error divine interaction.
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Healthy Deconstruction Explained

  • Deconstruction is something that happens to us, not something we control.
  • Healthy reconstruction follows deconstruction and requires community support to avoid nihilistic despair.
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