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THREAD: Theology is a double-edged sword. Be ever mindful of the ways you wield it. During the last four years, partisan evangelical shills spun a theological web to prop up

I have often criticized the “angry God” of some Christians. But then I will have people say something like this to me. “But don’t you think God gets mad about

I’m confused and need your help. People like @JohnPiper believe that the “fullness” of God‘s anger was poured out on Jesus on the cross. This, they say, “satisfied” and extinguished

THREAD: In "The Problem of Pain," C.S. Lewis wrestled with suffering and evil, and concluded, “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our

God is NOT a heavenly bellhop whose job is to satisfy your every desire. (1/7) God is NOT a holy matchmaker whose job is to secure your spouse. (2/7) God