Tag: intolerance

440 Non-Trinitarian History in the Stone-Campbell Movement (Eric Miller)

Posted on by Sean Finnegan

Eric Miller begins by covering Alexander and Thomas Campbell’s beliefs about the Trinity. Then he talks about his own experience as a non-Trinitarian in the Independent Christian Churches community. He explains how the Christian Churches have become stricter on this issue in recent years. We discuss the possibility of reforming his church to be more Read more about 440 Non-Trinitarian History in the Stone-Campbell Movement (Eric Miller)[…]

The Power of Unity in a Polarized Time

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A woman driving on a bridge spots a man standing on the edge, getting ready to jump.  Pulling over, she jumps out of the car and shouts, “Stop!”  The man turns and says, “Why should I?”  The lady asks, “Are you religious?”  “Yes,” the man replies.  “Me too.  Are you Christian?” she asks.  “Yes.”  Walking Read more about The Power of Unity in a Polarized Time[…]

Podcast 69: Teen Comes out as Christian to Gay Parents (Caleb Kaltenbach)

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We hear a particular narrative over and over: “Gay teen courageously comes out to Christian parents and faces consequences.” This is the hero’s journey of the early 21st century. From gay pride marches to hit songs to movies and TV shows, this story is ubiquitous in our culture. For example, I used to listen to Read more about Podcast 69: Teen Comes out as Christian to Gay Parents (Caleb Kaltenbach)[…]

Tolerance

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This is part 3 of a series of posts called, “Identifying and Subverting Cultural Narratives.” Tolerance is the idea that everyone should have the freedom to be themselves. You shouldn’t try to change people or hold them to your standards. You certainly shouldn’t push your religion on others. Religion is a private matter, so proselytizing Read more about Tolerance[…]