It's In the Code 196: "Why Isn't God More Forgiving?"

June 24
24 mins

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Why does God forgive only as much as we forgive? In this episode, Dan Miller explores a listener’s challenging question about the nature of divine forgiveness, justice, and fairness in Christian theology. He examines how high-control religion responds to tough questions and why these core issues matter.

  • How different interpretive frameworks alter understanding of divine forgiveness
  • The relationship between human imperfection and divine perfection
  • The threats and control tactics embedded in religious teachings about justice
  • Why questions of fairness reveal core theological and doctrinal conflicts
  • The broader implications of questioning authority and dogma in faith communities
  • How high-control religion often reacts defensively to challenging questions


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