Note: This piece is drawn from this week’s episode of Dangerous Dogma. If you prefer, you can listen to that audio podcast version of this piece (or watch a video version).
One of the worst transgressions of all human beings---and one that we all commit from time to time---is to think, speak or act stupidly. Unfortunately, so far in the evolution of human brains there has been no cure for stupidity. I've read that one of Abraham Lincoln's favorite sayings was, "It is better to be thought stupid [by others] than to open your mouth and remove all doubt". And, no, there is not a "different salvation" for anyone in any condition. We are all saved by the grace of God, not because we can meet/need to meet any requirement for salvation, but because the grace of God extends to all human beings in any and all conditions and in any and all circumstances.
Wow.
One of the worst transgressions of all human beings---and one that we all commit from time to time---is to think, speak or act stupidly. Unfortunately, so far in the evolution of human brains there has been no cure for stupidity. I've read that one of Abraham Lincoln's favorite sayings was, "It is better to be thought stupid [by others] than to open your mouth and remove all doubt". And, no, there is not a "different salvation" for anyone in any condition. We are all saved by the grace of God, not because we can meet/need to meet any requirement for salvation, but because the grace of God extends to all human beings in any and all conditions and in any and all circumstances.