Big Change And Big Failure In Church History

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In Episode 10 of the Big Change series, Jonathan Wilson and Andy Crouch debate the controversial topic of the historical impact of church and missions. Pointing out that pride mixed with a proximity to power almost inevitably leads to destructive outcomes, they candidly acknowledge that sometimes the church justly deserves scorn for its bad behaviour. They also shed light on ground-breaking, secular Sociology studies that demonstrate the value of Christianity as a foundation for stable modern democracies. Definitely a must-listen-to episode!
14 Oct English South Africa Business · Christianity

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