In this episode, I reflect on some articles that talk about the emergence of the “therapeutic gospel” which, in effect, leads congregants into functional atheism. I also reflect on Bono’s Christian testimony and what falls within a pastor’s remit.
Resources.
“A therapeutic church is an atheist church,” Brad East
“Sin, preaching, and the therapeutic gospel,” Brad East
“Bono’s Punk-Rock Rebellion Was a Cry of Hopeful Lament,” Mike Cosper
“U2 @ 46,” Brian Mattson
“Abuse, Burnout, and the Pastoral Remit,” Harrison Perkins
Grace: So Much More Than You Know and So Much Better Than You Think, Brad J. Gray
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Credits.
Intro music: “Explorers (Instrumental Version)” by The Midnight, The Midnight Music LLC, 2018.
Ad music: “Coffee Stains” by Finley, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
The fallacy of the therapeutic church, Bono’s testimony, and pastoral remit.