The view of the cross as the sacrifice for the sins of the world is a barbarian idea based on primitive concepts of God and must be dismissed.
John Shelby SpongWe have a democracy within the bounds of a constitution which provides certain guarantees related to the basic humanity of every person. I think that's the best way to go.
John Shelby SpongI grew up in North Carolina being told that the Bible approves slavery and segregation, that it was the will of God.
John Shelby Spong