• A 4-y.o. questions substitutionary atonement

    The following dialogue is fiction. Any resemblance to actual conversations, whether online or offline, may not be entirely coincidental.

    Photo © 2015 by Laura Reinhardt
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    4-y.o.
    Why do they call it Good Friday?

    Adult
    Because it’s the day that Jesus died for our sins.

    4-y.o.
    Why?

    Adult
    Because God loved us so much that He sent his only begotten Son to suffer and die to redeem the sins of mankind.

    4-y.o.
    Why?

    Adult
    Because there can be no forgiveness without the shedding of blood.

    4-y.o.
    Why?

    Adult
    I have no idea. Let’s ask the Pastor.

     

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