(The following is about the tactical use of the idea of hell that I believe is shared by conservative-fundamentalists as well as progressive-environmentalists. It is adapted from a letter I wrote to Brian McLaren.) Fundamentalism makes hell the core issue in salvation, and the fear of hell was one of the core driving forces behind [...]
The style and rhythm of Love Wins is so beautiful because Rob Bell has caught a vision for what God is doing from the beginning of the world through to the end. Which makes me wonder: why do some Christians hold on to hell for “unbelievers”? What is attractive about a god who tortures people? [...]
(NOTE: I will post a formal review when I’ve finished the book. For now I will simply share my thoughts as I go along. If others are also reading through the book, please join the conversation by sharing your feelings in the comments below.) Love Wins is beautiful. Literarily. Nobody wants to read a “book [...]
