Inverted Orthodoxy 434- Faith Under Fire: Cults, Calling, Evolution & Crusades

About this episode

The episode explores the distinctions between churches and cults, the intersection of faith and personal duty, the evidence for human evolution, and the adoption of crusade themes in modern Christianity.

Welcome to the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast! We're Blake, Kyle, and Doug the pastors from Living Springs, here to take you on a weekly adventure through the twists and turns of faith. Got questions? We've got answers, and sometimes more questions! Join us as we explore, celebrate, and embrace the beautiful complexities of belief. Let's dive in! Jan 30- What is the difference between a church and a cult? How can new believers identify dangerous or predatory cults while looking for a congregation to join? Jan 30- Can an individual be a follower of Christ and a member of ice? At what point does a person's job or duty conflict with a life devoted to Christ? Jan 30- Do you believe in human evolution? If not how do you reconcile with the amount of evidence being presented in recent years? Jan 30-What are your thoughts on Christians adopting themes and iconography from the crusades into the culture (Jerusalem crosses, "deus vult" slogans .etc) Do you have a question you've been wanting answered? Head on over to our website www.invertedorthodoxy.com to submit a question. You can find us on Wednesdays on Youtube, or wherever you subscribe to podcasts. To learn more about our church, you can…

People in this episode

Hosts: Blake, Kyle, Doug

Topics covered

• cults
• faith
• evolution
• Christianity
• crusades

Keywords

• belief
• dangerous cults
• predatory cults
• Christian themes
• iconography

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: the Inverted Orthodoxy Podcast

Places: Living Springs, Jerusalem

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