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Dangerous Beliefs Held by Christians That Harm the Soul and Damage Society
How distorted theology, cultural conditioning, and political pride can lead us away from the heart of the Gospel
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God — what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
— Romans 12:2
Every so often, I come across a belief or statement from a fellow Christian that makes me shake my head— not because it’s a challenging truth, but because it’s a dangerously twisted distortion of Christian teaching. Some of these beliefs masquerade as “common sense” or “biblical truth,” yet they are rooted more in fear, pride, political ideology, or cultural bias than in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And they don’t just hurt the believer — they erode society, promote injustice, and alienate the very people Jesus came to save.
Some beliefs wear a Christian disguise but are deeply out of sync with the Gospel. These distortions may emerge from our politics, our pain, or even our pulpits. They take root in our hearts, spread through our communities, and shape a version of “Christianity” that Jesus never taught.
