Thanks for this. This is one of the main issues I'm running into right now (where I serve as pastor). When I bring up stuff like this, I get looked at like I'm questioning the very heart of the gospel. In many circles this way of speaking has become uncontestable, which is especially strange considering that many of these circles are those in which the Bible is theoretically held in very high regard. Anyhow, I just found your blog for the first time and I plan on becoming a regular visitor!
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