Grace Saves All: Christianity and Universal Salvation Ep. 201 Benjamin McNair Scott - In the face of suffering, and all of the problems of the Western Christian tradition, does it really make any sense to believe in a Christian God who will save all?
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Aug 28, 2025 
Benjamin McNair Scott, an expert in Christian theology and author of *The Hope on Hell*, dives deep into the challenges of suffering and belief in a saving God. The conversation reveals how accents influence perceptions in theology, the nuanced relationship between faith and reason, and the essential role of women in early resurrection accounts. They also explore the evolution of Christian thought regarding justice, the complexities of the Trinity, and the hope of universal salvation through transformative mystical experiences.
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Design In Complexity Feels More Reasonable
- Benjamin McNair Scott argues scientific complexity (like DNA) points to an intelligent mind behind life.
- He finds it more reasonable to posit a designer than that nothing produced complex, coded life.
Jesus As Revelation Of God's Goodness
- Scott says the problem of evil raises legitimate doubts about God's goodness and nature.
- He responds by pointing to Jesus as the clearest revelation of God's character and goodness.
Women As First Resurrection Witnesses
- David notes women were the first witnesses to the resurrection, an unusual choice given their low legal status then.
- Scott and David treat this as evidence that the resurrection account preserves unlikely details rather than invented prestige.
