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What does it mean?
Real Christian belief is unfashionable because it claims absolute truths about God and hell.
In plain terms
Believing in God and hell isn't popular.
What can you take from it?
Faith may cost you social approval.

Where it applies

  • public discourse
  • social media
  • groups

Putting it to work

  • accept cost
  • be distinct

Questions to consider

  • Are you willing to be unpopular?

Another view

Christianity has moments of popularity.

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