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It's also interesting to note that in large swaths of modern American Evangelical Christianity suffering is not only to be avoided at all costs, but there's a p
by UncleOxidant 4y ago
It's also interesting to note that in large swaths of modern American Evangelical Christianity suffering is not only to be avoided at all costs, but there's a promise of prosperity (Prosperity Gospel/Charismatic circles - actually a pretty large portion of US Christianity). These teachings seem to be directly at odds with many of these verses.
- MichaelCollins 4y ago> Prosperity Gospel [...] These teachings seem to be directly at odds with many of these verses. Are they? They both follow the form of 'impoverish yourself now to receive rewards later.' Sure, one promises reward in the afterlife and one promises reward in this life, but for those who truly believe the afterlife is just as real as this life, I don't think there's much meaningful difference. To such people, both promised rewards are real and desirable.