How Should We Respond To Church Hurt? Episode 65

On this week's episode of 'Does Christianity Still Make Sense' Tim and Bobby discuss some of the most common objections against Christianity and organized religion. Topics include hurt experienced in church caused by poor leadership, favoritism, legalism, bad doctrine, a dysfunctional congregation, cliques, and gossip. Plus, what is an appropriate way to respond to these problems when they happen and when is it time to leave a specific church and look for another?
⏱Timestamps⏱
0:00 Intro
0:48 How broad is the category of "church hurt"?
3:20 What is a harmful way to react to church hurt or abuse?
6:10 Why does church hurt cause some people to completely walk away from church?
13:19 How should people respond when a church hurt is felt whether it be real or perceived?
16:35 What should a person do when they hear rumors of scandals in the leadership?
19:50 Has the American church created a culture of ignoring celebrity church scandals?
24:20 What can the Christian do when they observe instances of abuse or poor leadership and teaching in their church?
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[@johnciely8209]

Jesus tended to call out the sin, He forgave the sinner. We can learn something.

[@rolandwatts3218]

It would help if many Christians understood three things:- a) A lot of church hurt is a direct result of the various Christian theologies which are taught as being God given, absolute and infallible truth. b) Jesus is not the answer to everything. "Jesus is the answer" - is a vacuous cliche in many contexts. c) The bible is not an inerrant, infallible, perfect book. If people understood this, they would be less inclined to support harmful theologies.

[@JadDragon]

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