![]() ![]() They also recognized that the regimes best equipped to achieve this aim would be, almost by definition, the most dictatorial and oppressive. The belief that those who oppose American foreign policy support America’s mortal enemies often results in the chilling of public discourse and the suppression of actual and even suspected dissenters.įranklin and Jefferson understood that many different forms of government could squelch opposition to the country’s best interests. This is especially the case in times of war, when peaceful processes such as diplomacy give way to the use of force. Benjamin Franklin once opined that “those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Thomas Jefferson, perhaps paraphrasing his friend, wrote that “a society that will trade a little liberty for a little order will lose both and deserve neither.” Each of these men seemed to recognize that times of tumult and perceived danger pose threats to fundamental freedoms at least as great as those that imperil America’s security. These, he believed, were the essential rights to one’s life, liberty, and property. Pray for them, and if you interact with them on social media, thank them for their help in making this film possible.John Locke, whose political philosophy helped to inspire and justify the American Revolution, explained that the first people to form civilizations left behind the perfect freedom of the state of nature in order to secure the liberties that mattered most. We believe that their involvement is valuable in making this film a helpful apologetic tool for Christians to understand the thinking of those who identify as progressive Christians. We are thankful that these men participated and cooperated in making this film possible. The film’s position is that their views about Christianity (particularly the atonement) are outside of the bounds of historic Christianity. We allow these individuals to express their opinions about scripture, even though we disagree with what they believe. ![]() In this film, four individuals from the progressive and humanist side of the debate agreed to be interviewed by us for the film. In our first film, "Christ Alone," all of our requests for interviews from the prosperity camp were ignored or rejected. This is an important note for those watching "AG2: Christ Crucified," particularly for those who plan to screen this as a church. ![]()
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