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Podcast: Restitutio
Episode: 401 Why Christianity 14: Hypocrisy and Community (Daniel Fitzsimmons)
Description: Community is so important. As so many continue to struggle with the ache of loneliness, anxiety about social encounters, and the gnawing pain of depression, we who belong to Christian communities have a huge opportunity and obligation to invite outsiders in, provide them a taste of God’s goodness, and welcome them with a spirit of genuine hospitality. However, as soon as you begin reaching out to friends, coworkers, and neighbors, you may encounter a flurry of criticisms about Christianity. “What about the crusades and the Spanish inquisition?” they may ask. Or perhaps they’ll ask about pedophilia among priests or g...