The concept of 'equality' in a biblical sense has shifted to prioritize individualism rather than collective inclusion. Compassion, once a central value, has become detached from Christian teachings, leading to competitive victimhood. While Christianity promoted consent in sexual relationships, the current focus solely on consent neglects other important aspects. The blend of individualism, competitive victimhood, and emphasis on choice has influenced gender ideology, deviating from traditional Christian beliefs. This shift reveals a complex interplay between upholding individual rights, protecting minorities, and maintaining Christian values.
The Beatles might have claimed to be bigger than Jesus, but when they said “Love is all you need,” they were just riffing on Jesus’ words. In this episode, Glen Scrivener and Andrew Wilson discuss how today’s slogans—Black Lives Matter, Women’s Rights are Human Rights, No Human is Illegal, Science is Real, Love Is Love, Kindness Is Everything—flow from a worldview thoroughly shaped by Christianity.
They compare and contrast ancient, Christian, and secular virtues to explore the inherent inconsistencies of today’s culture, question how relativistic our society really is, and describe how we’ve arrived at a new pharisaism where those who don’t get on board with the modern program are the new heretics of our secular age.
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Post-Christianity? is a podcast from The Gospel Coalition and The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. Learn more about The Keller Center here.
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