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2020-05-23T02:52:31-07:00

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When purity brings shame, not honor

Last updated on: May 23, 2020 at 2:52 am By Brad Vaughn

The intentions of “purity culture” were honorable. Its methods, however, brought shame. So, what is a person to do? Where people feel threatened, they attempt to maintain control. This response injects a new poison into the social system. As one group seeks to control others, a cycle of oppression and shame begins. Read more

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2020-08-13T00:26:11-07:00

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My Interview with Matthew Bates on OnScript

Last updated on: August 13, 2020 at 12:26 am By Brad Vaughn

I had the pleasure of speaking with Matthew Bates on the OnScript Podcast. And now, the episode is live and ready for download! Read more

Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes

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Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes

2020-05-23T00:24:34-07:00

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What is “Purity” Actually About?

Last updated on: May 23, 2020 at 12:24 am By Brad Vaughn

What is the relationship between purity and the concepts of honor and shame? Understanding purity language helps us in several ways. For example, we can discern the broader connotation of such imagery in the Bible and in our lives. We can improve our ability to interpret the Bible and contextualize its message. Read more

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2020-05-22T23:44:23-07:00

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How Purity Culture Undermined Christian Identity

Last updated on: May 22, 2020 at 11:44 pm By Brad Vaughn

I have heard people say that purity culture preached a “sex prosperity gospel.” The basic message went like this: If you don’t have sex before marriage, you will have wonderful marriages with amazing sex. Naïvely, church youth bought the promises of purity culture. And, sadly, unintended consequences followed. Read more

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2020-07-25T05:55:29-07:00

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Is Shame a Solution to Racism?

Last updated on: July 25, 2020 at 5:55 am By Brad Vaughn

Christianity Today's article rejects the use of shame to combat racism. The writer says, “Guilt is about action with a clear path to redemption. Shame leaves us stuck in our sin.” One person said to me, “What it says is correct. But articles like this leads people to think that shame is all bad.” Precisely. Read more

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2020-07-22T22:14:57-07:00

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The Problem of White Shame

Last updated on: July 22, 2020 at 10:14 pm By Brad Vaughn

How does “white shame” factor into discussions about racism in America? What one means by the term may vary, but I will focus on something particular. I do not indicate the idea that whites are ashamed of being white. Rather, by “white shame,” I refer to the shame felt by white people (especially in America) that stems from the past and/or present mistreatment of non-whites by whites. Read more

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2020-07-02T06:46:01-07:00

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We need a better definition of racism

Last updated on: July 2, 2020 at 6:46 am By Brad Vaughn

Define your terms. More than 80% of our disagreements can probably be solved if we could agree on the meaning of key words. True, not all things can be defined with specificity; rather, they share a cluster of characteristics. What about the meaning of “racism”? It seems like a self-explanatory term,.... Read more

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2020-06-24T00:37:30-07:00

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How Individualism Spreads Racism

Last updated on: June 24, 2020 at 12:37 am By Brad Vaughn

Individualism is a key value in American white culture. By “individualism,” I don’t merely refer to the idea of individuality or that individuals have value. The latter are Christian notions rooted in God’s creating humanity in his image. The term, as I’m speaking of it, goes further. Read more

2020-07-02T06:34:00-07:00

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Reading Romans is now an audiobook!

Last updated on: July 2, 2020 at 6:34 am By Brad Vaughn

Great news! Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes has now been recorded as an audiobook! When it’s your own book, you become more sensitive to the little details. In my opinion, the reader’s voice is best at 1.1 speed. For some reason, Tantor Audio made their own cover for the book…. not sure why. I guess IVP doesn’t let others use their own cover designs. I hope you enjoy the book in audio form! Read more

Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes

2020-06-30T21:09:27-07:00

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How God Uses Disability for the Sake of Global Missions

Last updated on: June 30, 2020 at 9:09 pm By Brad Vaughn

“How does honor and shame relate to people with disabilities?” That was the first time someone had asked me that question. And I didn’t have a good answer. I immediately realized how little has been said about the relationship between honor, shame, disability, and mission. Read more

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