638: Keep Christianity Weird & Lessons from the Church Abuse Scandal with Kristen Kobes Du Mez

Being a cultural Christian used to be an insult, but more people are embracing the label with pride. The Holy Post crew unpacks what’s behind the growing affection for cultural Christianity, and they explain why it’s more important than ever to embrace the weird, supernatural beliefs of the faith. Historian Kristen Kobes Du Mez is back to discuss her new documentary, “For Our Daughters,” about the sexual abuse scandals that have shaken the faith of many in the church. She sees a link between the theology and culture that created and covered-up sexual abuse in the church, and the rise of political idolatry within evangelicalism. Also this week—hurricanes are now political, and a Haitian pastor in New Hampshire with a sense of humor invites pets to his church.

For Our Daughters Full Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkES4X_qb6c

Holy Post Plus:

Getting Schooled: Debt and Theology 101

https://www.patreon.com/posts/113616129/

0:00 - Intro

1:18 - Show Starts

3:24 - Theme Song

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7:18 - Terry Gilliam’s News of the Butt

10:30 - Haitian Priest Blesses Pets

15:05 - Hurricane Helene

23:02 - Cultural Christianity Michael Bird Article 

34:58 - Why Christian Beliefs are Necessary for Christian Virtue

53:47 - Sponsor - The National Association of Evangelicals - Listen to the Difficult to explore how Christians can become peacemakers. Go to https://www.nae.org/introduction-difficult-conversations-podcast-series/ to check it out!

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56:00 - Interview

1:02:26 - How Women are Blamed for Men’s Sins

1:08:47 - Are Churches Better Prepared to Address Sexual Abuse?

1:14:54 - Is the Culture More Likely to Call Out Abuse Now?

1:18:17 - The Link Between January 6 and Sexual Abuse Scandals

1:24:04 - Will There Be a Church Backlash if Kamala Wins?

1:29:04 - End Credits  

Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Thanks to the Litfin Divinity School at Wheaton College for sponsoring our in person events. Learn more at www.wheaton.edu/holypost

Haitian Priest Blesses Pets:

https://religionnews.com/2024/10/06/in-new-hampshire-a-haitian-priest-blesses-animals-defeating-internet-pet-eating-rumors-with-laughter/

Disaster Relief for Hurricane Helene:

https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-09-28/list-ways-to-donate-and-help-flood-victims-in-western-north-carolina-after-hurricane-helene

The Rise of Cultural Christianity: