"The Heresy of Nice: When Christianity Loses Its Edge"
David Rice and Gretchen Garrity examine what they call the "doctrine of niceness," arguing that modern Christianity has confused being "nice" with biblical love. They explore how Scripture shows that true love sometimes requires difficult conversations, rebuke, and even righteous anger. Drawing on biblical examples and church history, including ancient heresies such as Marcionism, they discuss how contemporary therapeutic culture has influenced the church's approach to confronting sin and evil. The hosts argue that biblical Christianity calls believers to speak truth boldly, even when it's uncomfortable, citing numerous scriptural examples where Jesus and the apostles used strong language against wrongdoing.
Key Topics: Biblical definitions of love, church discipline, scriptural examples of confrontation, historical heresies, and the theological distinction between being loving and being "nice."
Gretchen Garrity’s blog can be found here: Right to Win Ozarks and TikTok.
Gretchen Garrity is a former journalist who has written boldly for years. She is a brave Christian conservative, but she’s most proud of being a grandmother.
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