Comes from Scotteriology:
Prejean’s fallen humanity is a good example of the gradation of sin in evangelicalism; it’s like a pyramid with homosexuality at the top, and as long as you’re not doing that then you’re OK. The separation of orthodoxy and orthopraxy in some cases becomes nothing more than what I commonly identify as modern evangelical neognosticism: I don’t have to practice anything I believe as a standard that I would demand from others because I believe in the right standard. I can be freak and have all sorts of illicit sex, but as long as it’s not gay sex, and I believe I shouldn’t be having illicit sex… then I’m good. Build my mansion next to Jesus.
A timely quote, given my latest post.
Truth and Peace,
Rod
6 responses so far ↓
Celucien Joseph // November 28, 2009 at 6:02 AM |
I simply have to say Amen to this quote. Interestingly, and unfortunately, I insist, in many ways, that Prejean embodies American Christianity.
Rod // November 28, 2009 at 10:02 AM |
She does, sadly enough.
Solly // November 28, 2009 at 8:58 AM |
Applies in the UK too. It’s called antinomianism. Always been with us.
Rod // November 28, 2009 at 10:02 AM |
Neognosticism, antinomianism, neocalvinism are all three related.
Antony Solomon // December 1, 2009 at 2:49 AM |
Too right!Show me your faith by your works!!
Rod // December 1, 2009 at 8:58 AM |
Exactly.