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Substitutionary atonement

24
Apr
A woman and a dog walk on a dirt trail through thick woods.

What If Jesus Lost Faith at Gethsemane?

Jesus prayed for a miracle at Gethsemane and didn't get one. What if he lost faith — just like Peter sinking in the waves? A progressive Christian rereading of the resurrection, with less sacrificial atonement and a lot more Mary Magdalene.
9 min read
14
Jan
Patti Smith on stage, with eyes closed, singing with arms outstretched as if in prayer.

Jesus Didn't Die for Your Sin (or Mine)

A reflection on why fear-based atonement never made sense to me, and how allegory, love, and trust offer a deeper way to understand Jesus’s death.
3 min read