The Spirit vs. the Letter: Biblicalism and Conscience


Imagine a contentious public issue, rending not only America, but American Christendom, in two. In this battle are two sides: one which maintains and asserts a literal, straightforward reading of the Bible to maintain its position, the other which argues that its side is supported by the spirit, even if sometimes not the letter, of the Bible. If what comes to mind is America's continuing culture wars over gender and sexuality, and how the law and the church should approach them, my guess is … [Read more...]