An Example of Bad Pop Theology

A seminary professor once told me that everyone is a theologian.  What he meant is that everyone has an opinion of who God is and what He is like.   When a considerable number of the general population accepts a concept about God, it can be called “pop theology”, meaning that a particular belief about God has become popular (regardless of whether it is true or not).

One belief of pop theology, even among some professing Christians, is that if something bad happens to you, then it can be traced back to sin in your life.  Continue reading →