To Hell and Back: the gospel of inclusion

October 20, 2010

To Hell and Back: the gospel of inclusion

Scandalous, radical, beautiful...redemptive imagination beyond belief. To good to be true...only time will tell.

Oct 20, 2010 3:12:05 PM

4 Comments

thanks for sharing this. i had never listened to the npr story although i heard a lot about it. i am glad i finally had some time and saw this today. wow, lovely. when the SF church of outcasts & the typically rejected washed his feet, it made me cry. now that's pretty. peace to you from afar.

Posted by: kathyescobar | October 20, 2010 at 04:13 PM

I cried at the same spot...

This is clearly an older piece, and I have to say it was a strange counter-point to see Haggart's take on it all.

Thanks.

Posted by: Erin Wilson | October 21, 2010 at 03:43 AM

Erin, you're right this aired on DateLine in August of 06', and would likely have been recorded well prior. Haggard made his public announcement in Novemeber. So, it would definitely be interesting to get Haggard's perception of hell now. He started a new church in Colorado Springs, St James Church...from the web page it is certainly inclusive...
" St. James Church is for anyone, and I do mean anyone: Democrats, Republicans, Independents and those who go to Tea Party rallies. If you are straight, gay, or bi, I want to walk through the Scriptures with you. If you are black, white Hispanic, native American, or a confusing combination, you are welcome here. Those working to overcome their sex or drug addictions, St. James is for you.

If you have a friend or family member who struggles, St. James is for you.

Adulterers, Ex-cons. Everyone is welcome.

IT'S A CHURCH FOR EVERYONE ..."

I think Ted Haggard gets it now.

Posted by: ron cole | October 21, 2010 at 06:35 AM

Yes, God will save everybody. Thank you for opening my eyes to this truth heavenly Father.

Posted by: Nikki | November 26, 2010 at 02:54 AM

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