“American Jesus” – Beck Underwood

Source: Vimeo: "American Jesus" by  beck underwood At PTM, we hear in this animation a pseudo-gospel preached from too many pulpits across the land. Yes, it's overt, excessive, and ultimately ludicrous, but it does bear the common, essential elements of so many evangelistic sermons: fear of retribution, conversion by coercion, and rote confession under the ultimatum of eternal fiery condemnation. For those whose gospel is not retributive, coercive, or demanding,... congratulations!  You may be proclaiming good news. But it's worth checking. Does our gospel rely on the fear of punishment or the promise of rewards to incite conversions? Jesus' ...