90: Bradley Jersak: Nonviolent Atonement

Oct 30, 2024

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Bradley Jersak emphasizes the importance of community in spiritual growth.
He reflects on the trauma experienced within his faith journey.
The problem of evil is a significant challenge for many believers.
Jersak advocates for a nonviolent interpretation of atonement.
He believes the cross represents God's love rather than divine violence.
The intersection of goodness and suffering is a central theme in his theology.
Jersak highlights the need for healing and recovery in faith communities.
He discusses the importance of acknowledging complicity in societal issues.
The conversation calls for bridge-building across ideological divides.
Jersak's work at St. Stephen's University focuses on peace and reconciliation. We are training bridge builders for reconciliation.
The exhaustion from political entanglement may lead to healing.
Fear of existential crises leads to doubling down on beliefs.
Deconstruction should not lead to spiritual arson.
Religion gestures towards a greater mystery.
The incarnation should not justify Christian supremacy.
God's wrath is not violent anger but self-giving love.
Consequences of turning from love are often called wrath.
Retribution is a dangerous concept in faith.
Faith in violence undermines the teachings of Jesus.

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