The phrase "wrong side of history" gets a lot of usage these days. It means wrong, disapproved, unenlightened, out-of-date, or irrelevant from the presumed perspective of the future. I couldn't disagree more with everything about that sentiment. At best it's a thought-terminating cliché that kills important conversation; at worst it's moralistic virtue signaling used to … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Never Appeals to the “Wrong Side of History”
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Beatnik Christianity Replaces the Ethical Framework of Right vs. Wrong
The single worst piece of advice I ever received came from a groomsman's dad shortly before my first wedding. He said, "You need to look at marriage like that scene from Apollo 13. 'Failure is not an option!' You must honor your vows no matter what." For him, and for much of Christian culture, there's no room for complexity or nuance. It doesn't matter how much you're … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Replaces the Ethical Framework of Right vs. Wrong
