I want to make one more brief comment about the kerfuffle du jour in online evangelicalism this past week, although the point really goes beyond it. The following has been said repeatedly, by many people, in a wide variety of circumstances: A) There is no such thing as “cancel culture.”
Samuel, just listened to the episode you did with Upstream. Well done. I loved the clarity you brought to why replacing the language of sin with "toxicity" and such is...well, toxic.
Just kidding.
But in all seriousness, that is huge, because it removes the ability to allow any room for repentance and healing. I'm going to make a fool out of myself here, but there's a passage in the New Testament that pretty much sums up as, "I have no ability to say who is going to eternal rest, or eternal punishment," and that is 100% counter to what our culture says today, no matter the political or theological spectrum. We are so confident in our character and moralistic assessments, we leave no room for, again, repentance and change.
Can't wait for the book! You've definitely inspired me with my own writing.
Not entirely accurate. “At-will” employment goes both ways. The employer can terminate at will, and the employee can quit at will. At will employment doesn't convey absolute power. There is still a covenant and accountability to provide work as agreed for payment as agreed. Not disagreeing with your main point -- It was just a bad analogy.
Cancel Culture Is Not Speaking Truth to Power. It's Just Speaking Power.
This is the best writing I've seen on cancel culture. Bravo!
AMEN!
Spot on. Thank you so much.
Emily Renee looking real fine. Guess wouldn't be hard to miss.. You know where to find me. I'll hit at more spots if you don't. Love your stories
Samuel, just listened to the episode you did with Upstream. Well done. I loved the clarity you brought to why replacing the language of sin with "toxicity" and such is...well, toxic.
Just kidding.
But in all seriousness, that is huge, because it removes the ability to allow any room for repentance and healing. I'm going to make a fool out of myself here, but there's a passage in the New Testament that pretty much sums up as, "I have no ability to say who is going to eternal rest, or eternal punishment," and that is 100% counter to what our culture says today, no matter the political or theological spectrum. We are so confident in our character and moralistic assessments, we leave no room for, again, repentance and change.
Can't wait for the book! You've definitely inspired me with my own writing.
This was excellent, but I just saw your Twitter take on Sufjan and think I need to cancel my subscription. 😁
Not entirely accurate. “At-will” employment goes both ways. The employer can terminate at will, and the employee can quit at will. At will employment doesn't convey absolute power. There is still a covenant and accountability to provide work as agreed for payment as agreed. Not disagreeing with your main point -- It was just a bad analogy.