Why do U.S. Christians support Israel while they oppress Palestinian Christians? Our hosts explore how bad eschatology enables toxic foreign policy. Plus, Greg Boyd as our Heretic of the Week.

Show Notes

  • 00:20 – Introduction and word from show sponsor Uunfundamentalists.
  • 03:29 – Text from listener: Perennial philosophy and universal truth in all religions.
  • 10:25 – Approaching other religions.
  • 12:14 – Heretic Happy Hour Patreon page.
  • 15:45 – Introduction to Greg Boyd and why they consider him a heretic.
  • 17:01 – Free will.
  • 19:57 – Greg’s perception of God.
  • 20:53 – Love defined by the cross.
  • 21:07 – Greg’s spiritual background and deconstruction process.
  • 22:51 – The enemy-embracing love of God/Jesus.
  • 25:26 – The gospel of the Kingdom of God.
  • 26:38 – Self-sacrificial love.
  • 28:39 – Personal return of Jesus.
  • 32:00 – Election.
  • 39:02 – Calvinism. Fear-based and love-based pictures of God.
  • 43:20 – The Old Testament God and Jesus.
  • 47:50 – End of interview.
  • 51:21 – Introduction to show topic: Peace in the Middle East. Embassy moving to Jerusalem.
  • 53:20 – Toxic nationalism. The state of Israel and Palestine. Christians backing Israel.
  • 55:49 – Christian eschatology.
  • 1:02:46 – Christians born in Palestine. In Christ there is no Jew or Gentile.
  • 1:04:04 – Politics of Israel as a state.
  • 1:06:17 – Christ’s fulfillment of Abraham’s promise.
  • 1:12:00 – No distinction in Christ.
  • 1:16:03 – Replacement theology.
  • 1:19:45 – Self-fulfilling prophesy and the last days.
  • 1:23:09 – Peace and personal worldviews.
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