The passion of the apostle: Paul is much maligned by "progressive" Christians. But maybe he is more radical than we have thought--and a powerful witness to how we can live the gospel in a fallen world.

From: The Other Side | Date: July 1, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

HIS WORDS SANCTIONED THE transatlantic slave trade. He is a patriarchal curmudgeon, sanctifying the subservience and even abuse of women. For centuries, he has been the patron and pastor of empire, urging unquestioned fidelity to even the most brutal of rulers. His teachings have been wielded to keep the poor in their place. To this day he is an enemy of gays, lesbians, and other sexual minorities.

Saul of Tarsus, the Apostle Paul, missionary to the world, the Great Lion of God. The very name strikes fear, disdain, or cynicism in the heart of many a "progressive" Christian. ...

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