(Podcast 3.1.19) The Arrogance of Western Idealism

While the Bellator Christi Podcast tries to focus more on theology and apologetics, there are times when politics intersects with theological issues. Recently, the United Methodist Church (UMC) discussed plans to allow LGBT weddings to take place in UMC churches and for active members of the LGBT community to serve as clergy. By a slim vote, the UMC decided to keep the traditional plan to only accept heterosexual marriages in place. The push for the traditional outlook was led by the African arm of the UMC. Regardless of one’s political opinions, the manner in which the issues were addressed by the American church had a lot to be desired. Dr. Jerry Kulah, the dean of the Gbarnga School of Theology in Liberia, noted that Africans do not need to depend on finances as Americans do, but we’re going to stand firm on their biblical convictions. In this podcast, we evaluate the arrogance that is often exhibited in Western idealism and lessons that could be learned from the African church and the Global church. Also, Brian discusses an article he wrote and the concerns that come by the recent push to allow abortions at the time of the child’s birth.

About the Host

Brian G. Chilton is the founder of BellatorChristi.com and is the host of The Bellator Christi Podcast. He received his Master of Divinity in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); and received certification in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Brian is currently in the Ph.D. program in Theology and Apologetics at Liberty University. Brian has been in the ministry for over 15 years, is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and Evangelical Philosophical Society, and currently serves as the senior pastor of Westfield Baptist Church.

About the Podcast

The Bellator Christi Podcast is a production of BellatorChristi.comand is protected under Creative Commons copyright. All rights reserved. The theme song is “Crucified,” written by John and Michaela Lemonis, performed by Crosby Lane, and produced by Mansion Entertainment(https://crosbylane.com). The views expressed on this podcast may not represent those of Bellator Christi or its affiliates. Be sure to subscribe to BellatorChristi.com to receive all the articles and podcasts in your inbox for free. Also, be sure to check out The Bellator Christi Podcast on iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher and Google Play to subscribe for free.

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