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Faith Debate: November 16th, 2025

Faith Debate: November 16th, 2025

Guilt/Innocence, Honor/Shame, Power/Fear Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA) recognizes that the biblical gospel is presented in forensic terms which emphasize that the penalty for guilt is paid by a representative (Jesus). Some say this guilt/innocence paradigm is insufficient, pointing to non-Western cultures which emphasize honor/shame or power/fear. What should Christians think about this serious subject (with…read more ยป