Episode 11: A Measage of Hope to ”Girls Gone Bible”

About 1 week ago a new podcast from "Modern Wisdom" hosetd by Chris Williamson popped up. As a semi-theologian, I was very interested in -Ang & Ari, "Girls Gone Bible," podcast and listened to them share. I could easily hear all of the USA evangelical doctrine, beliefs, and lingo in their words. I am excited for their journey into freedom. I am also saddened that they are attempting to grow up in their faith in the American version of Christianity which is highly influenced by Augustine and his angry, violent, punishing Father God; everyone is a terrible sinner teachings. Calvin, Luther, and Roman Catholics ALL follow his teachings very closely. There are several other orthodox views early church fathers had that are very different. Some of these views are finally gaining some traction in the USA. Many details are discussed here.

The end result is that the Father never punishes, tortures, kills, abuses anyone; EVER! The after-life torture chamber was invented off of Augustine's views and grown massively by Emperor Justinian I and Dante, not Scripture! Papa is exactly like Jesus Christ. God [the triune ONE] is always loving, healing, doing surgery to remove the disease of sin [not punish us for bad behavior]. God's wrath is against the disease of sin; not us, or our goofy lapses in judgement or moral behavior.

 

If Ang & Ari, listen to this, I hope you grow in this amazing joy, love, grace, and freedom from Jesus so you don't struggle with wondering if Father really accepts you completely.