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Truth Is Truth–Whatever Its Source May Be (Thoughts about Christian Thinkers Who Sin)

By Filings on Mon, 02/15/21
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Moral Failure
Ministry Leadership
Leadership Failure

“…many of the people who ask me about these Christian leaders and thinkers want to know if the revelations about their personal means we should throw away their ideas and contributions. My cold and controversial answer is ‘no.’” - Roger Olson

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josh p

NewI basically agree with Olson

Mon, 02/15/21

Once you get past the Metaxas type of church history, you realize there is no point in trying to lionize Christians in the past. Many of them are deeply flawed. It’s just the reality.

Still, if someone’s entire life repudiates their profession, I’m unlikely to read them. It’s a personal decision we all will make differently.

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