Conversations on Writing, Reading, & the Christian Life
Join me as I interview pastors, authors, and writing experts in my journey to better understand the calling and the craft of writing, reading, and living the Christian life.
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A Priesthood of Affirmation
When the Church Avoids Offense
When writing a book, you often have to cut material. This article is a section that didn’t make it into the final printing of A Sharp Compassion, but I think it still matters. It is taken from the chapter on affirmation and examines how the church has been tempted to avoid what offends. In 1957,...
An Olympic Celebration of Offense and Insecurity
How Should Christians Respond to Offensive Things?
On the wall in my office hangs a framed print of an ancient Roman etching. You won’t find it in a museum. I’ve never seen it for sale in an art shop. I had to print the image off the internet. It is believed to be the oldest known depiction of Jesus and his crucifixion....
Why is Everyone So Offended?
How Our Growing Sensitivity to Offense Is Keeping Us from Hearing the Good, but Sometimes Hard, Words of Jesus
The Pew Research Center recently found that 53 percent of Americans believe “people saying offensive things” is a major problem in our country. However, Pew also found that another 65 percent of Americans believe “people being too easily offended is a major problem.” That means a significant number of people think both statements are true;...