Many Christians and churches across the world have been implying that the pandemic is God’s punishment for the sins of twenty-first century nations. I strongly disagree and encourage Christian friends who are tempted to think this way to think again. My good friend Brad Jersak deals with this question in the latest edition of Clarion: Journal of Religion, Peace and Justice. I recommend his response to you.
Posted by: rogermitchell | July 29, 2020
Why it is a theological mistake to see the Coronovirus pandemic as a punishment from God.
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