💡 Following the cosmic breadcrumbs this Easter Sunday

This unexpected bonus episode drops in the wake of Tuesday’s season finale and Thursday’s “Taste Test” on religion, freedom, and fragmentation. But something in me—maybe intuition, maybe Divinity—nudged me to keep going.

What if I was never meant to worship the system, only to pass through it?
What if the breadcrumbs I’ve been following weren’t leading to certainty, but to deeper, more sacred questions?

In this Easter reflection, we explore seven major atonement theories, traced in historical order, and woven together with reflections from Religious Refugees by Dr. Mark Gregory Karris. Along the way, I challenge the idea that the crucifixion was a mere transaction and ask instead:

🕯️ What if salvation is becoming whole—not escaping wrath?
🕯️ What if Jesus’ death wasn’t the price paid, but the price He paid for living in radical love?

Special focus is given to the Moral Influence Theory, including how Augustine’s view diverged from later interpretations. Though often credited with shaping this theory, Augustine believed moral transformation was only possible through God’s sovereign grace—far from the free-will-heavy versions we see later.

We close with a reflection from a Substack piece that stirred my soul this week—a call to recognize the light and darkness within us all. And in that spirit, I leave you with this:

“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

• Religious Refugees by Dr. Mark Gregory Karris

• Seven Historical Theories of Atonement (source credited)

• Bonus thoughts on Thursday’s “Taste Test” episode

• Substack reflection on spiritual warfare and light

📌 Whether you're in deconstruction, reconstruction, or wandering the wilderness—this one’s for you.

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SOURCES:

7 Theories of the Atonement Summarized - Stephen D. Morrison

BOOK: RELIGIOUS REFUGEES - Mark Karris

"Death and Life by a Thousand Cuts" by Mark Karris , M.A., M.Div.

🆕🆕This collection includes books that have deeply influenced my thinking, challenged my assumptions, and shaped my content. ⁠Book Recommendations – Taste0ftruth Tuesdays

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