In this episode PJ brings up a question he heard from a student in his world religions class about Christianity.  This question basically was, "Why do Christians believe God had to punish His son for the sins of others in order to forgive? If God is forgiving, why doesn't he just do it?"  Aiden, Erin, PJ, Jaden, Grant and AJ discuss what forgiveness is all about and why Jesus did die.

In this episode PJ brings up a question he heard from a student in his world religions class about Christianity. This question basically was, "Why do Christians believe God had to punish His son for the sins of others in order to forgive? If God is forgiving, why doesn't he just do it?" Aiden, Erin, PJ, Jaden, Grant and AJ discuss what forgiveness is all about and why Jesus did die.

In this episode PJ brings up a question he heard from a student in his world religions class about Christianity. &nbsp;This question basically was, "Why do Christians believe God had to punish His son for the sins of others in order to forgive? If God is forgiving, why doesn't he just do it?" &nbsp;Aiden, Erin, PJ, Jaden, Grant and AJ discuss what forgiveness is all about and why Jesus did die.&nbsp;

Can't God just forgive? Why did Jesus have to die?

Theocology is the podcast that discusses why theology matters during your college years - actually always. &nbsp;Dr. John Roth, an instructor at Florida Gulf Coast University, hosts a number of students who discuss matters of faith and life each week during the academic year.&nbsp;

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Theocology is the podcast that discusses why theology matters during your college years - actually always.  Dr. John Roth, an instructor at Florida Gulf Coast University, hosts a number of students who discuss matters of faith and life each week during the academic year. 

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Can't God just forgive? Why did Jesus have to die?