Parallax The Offence of Christ: A symposium. With Jordan Hall, O.G. Rose, Luke Behncke
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Oct 28, 2025 
In this compelling discussion, **Jordan Hall**, a public thinker and recent convert, delves into the cosmic conflict between 'the world' and Christ. **Luke Behncke**, a teacher and author, frames the harsh realities of why Christianity is often hated, emphasizing its transformative demands. Meanwhile, **Daniel L. Garner (O.G. Rose)** provides theological insights into suffering and the need for genuine community in the church. Together, they explore themes of beauty, personal encounters with the divine, and the deep existential challenges posed by Christ's message.
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Failure Is Built In
- Jordan: church and individuals must always fail, which creates tension when people judge Christianity by visible church failures.
- That inevitable failure intensifies the world's antagonism.
Wound-Cleaning Metaphor For Repentance
- Jordan recalls childhood wounds and the painful cleansing and bandage removal as metaphors for repentance.
- The spiritual process rips identity, pours cleansing, and hurts like removing a bandage.
Invest Despite Inevitable Failure
- Don't withdraw because institutions fail; invest vulnerably in community despite certain hurt.
- Choose meaningful suffering of relational investment over isolating safety.
