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One of the most painful legacies of 20th century American Christianity is purity culture. This culture was built on the premise that contact plants corruption and avoidance is the only solution. The result of this worldview is that while all sin might be equal, not all sin has been experienced in equal ways. This inequity has led to trauma and this trauma has left a trail of tears. This week, we'll explore a new path of moral engagement that calls us beyond the purity paradigm.
By Salem Church, Bostic, NCOne of the most painful legacies of 20th century American Christianity is purity culture. This culture was built on the premise that contact plants corruption and avoidance is the only solution. The result of this worldview is that while all sin might be equal, not all sin has been experienced in equal ways. This inequity has led to trauma and this trauma has left a trail of tears. This week, we'll explore a new path of moral engagement that calls us beyond the purity paradigm.