Q17 - I feel Christian Hedonism is helping me grow, what’s wrong with that? Q16 - Do you consider Christian Hedonism to be a cult? Q15 - What is the most frequent criticism you receive regarding your articles on Christian Hedonism?

Q14 - Isn’t it more godly to disagree in secret, why publish your counter-arguments on the web? Q13 - Every evangelical/fundamental pastor endorses Christian Hedonism, doesn’t that prove you are wrong to reject it? Q12 - Why do you make such a fuss over the term Christian Hedonism when 'hedonism' isn’t even mentioned in the Bible?

Q11 - Can I still be saved even if I don’t convert to Christian Hedonism? Q10 - Isn’t there a Bible verse that tells us what most glorifies God? Q9 - If it weren’t called 'Christian Hedonism' would you still have a problem with the philosophy? Q8 - If it is not the emotion of joy that makes worship 'authentic', then what does? Q7 - Weren’t the Pharisees severely condemned by Jesus for worshipping God without cultivating sufficient joy in the temple services?

Q6 - Isn't Christian Hedonism just another way of saying to God, 'I love you'? Q5 - Don’t you have to choose between 'hedonism' and 'joyless duty'? Q4 - If 'joy' or 'pleasure' is not the greatest goal of Christians, what is? Q3 - Do you believe that the Bible teaches a conflict between pursuing my own pleasure and loving God? Q2 - Isn't Christian Hedonism just another way of saying, 'God rewards good behavior'? Q1 - How do you define 'hedonism' and 'pleasure'? Of a certainty no one will agree with all the opinions offered, however, it is hoped that a sincere questioning of the published philosophies will drive Christians back to the Bible to dig out the answers for themselves to resolve lingering questions or concerns.

That article provides a deeper elaboration of where the philosophy of Christian Hedonism is in apparent conflict with Scripture.Įach of the questions and answers below discuss in a general way the doctrine of Christian Hedonism as defined in the books Desiring God and Dangerous Duty and compares those concepts with the Scriptures. Article: Frequently Asked Questions about Christian Hedonism - The Faithful įrequently Asked Questions about Christian HedonismĬopyright © 2004, 2005 - All rights retained by authorīefore reading the following questions and answers about the doctrines and philosophies of Christian Hedonism, you may wish to read the article A Biblical Study of the Theological Foundation of 'Christian Hedonism'.

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