We invite you to listen in to episode 4 of Spirituality and Christianity.
“Being saved” sounds either ultra religious or ultra old-fashioned to most of our friends. But for people who grew up with even a little Christian education, the notion of being saved seems to go with Christian identity. Other faiths have saviors too. Some of my good friends were talking about general contemporary attitudes toward God recently, when one of them piped up with the question, “Do people think they need a savior any more?” My good friend, Kathy Dale McNair, and I thought we’d chew on that question here on this podcast.
Even people with a religious education have been taught that being responsible means taking care of 
themselves and not becoming dependent on anyone. So, does that independent, self-reliant person need a savior? What if we don’t want someone (like a savior) bugging us and telling us what to do? If we really don’t need a savior, what does that say about people who are really suffering? Do they get saviors if they want one? Are we more likely to get saved after death or before death; and what do we get saved from, anyway?
Our questions led to some new thoughts on salvation, but these questions led to more questions, as well. We’d love to have your thoughts on the subject. Please join the conversation by clicking on “comments” below here.
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackBeautiful new website! Interesting topic to discuss in a context where I can feel trust and an honest seeking for my answer, rather than an argument. Sometime ago I was asked if I had been saved and if I had accepted Jesus Christ as my personal savior. I hesitated because of the choice of words and asked what was meant by them, when it seemed an argument was imminent. Now I know to answer quickly and definitely YES.
Looking back, I could have handled the question better…..it was the use of words. We could have found a common ground with our faith in God and in Jesus Christ as our Savior, instead of the conversation ending as though we were adversaries and my reluctance to discuss at all. I have much to learn and thank you for your loving and friendly good work.
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