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That is very interesting; also a shame because it highlights how harmful bad theology within Christianity can be, from the perspective of Christianity. That bra
by 1123581321 4y ago
That is very interesting; also a shame because it highlights how harmful bad theology within Christianity can be, from the perspective of Christianity. That branch of Protestantism has tended to create unstable churches that occasionally produce a lot of energy, but don't last long and especially don't have good intergenerational relations (hard to accomplish with the most eager to learn running off to the mission field.)
- physicles 4y agoI think you're right, although I'd say bad theology is in the eye of the beholder (unless we're talking about prosperity gospel theology, which is objectively terrible) I grew up a rather serious Lutheran, then branched out within Protestantism in college. John Piper, Francis Schaeffer, Tim Keller. Tons of Bible studies and podcasts. I found it to be rather intellectually satisfying. This is all to say that I don't think bad theology was the issue here. My only issue was that I made too many friends who were missionaries (some with Wycliffe) and, inspired by how they were living life, I flew too close to the sun, as it were.
- 1123581321 4y agoI know all those names. Totally understand, and am sympathetic. The "confessional" (theologically and vocationally serious) Lutheran church is having a big moment right now, and I think has a good framework for harnessing the strength and eagerness of young men, whether they should move away or take on parenting or local community-creating. But it's very small and asserts itself against the baby boomer/gen x conservatism in the same churches, to a degree. Always some difficulty.