Mormons know their religion is true because they experience a “burning in the bosom.” Pentecostal Christians believe they have proof of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit because they speak in tongues. So how are we to know which religious experiences are truly authentic? Is experience a proper way to ground faith in the first place? On this episode, Shane talks with Dr. J.R. Miller, co-founder of The Center for Cultural Apologetics about his book, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, which traces the history of the “subjective turn” that has taken root in many Christian circles over the past few centuries.
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Related ResourcesOne Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, by J.R. MillerActs 2 & The Tongues Controversy, by Shane RosenthalThe Mormonization of American Christianity, by Shane RosenthalIs Faith a Feeling?, The Humble Skeptic, Episode 4The Jesus of History, The Humble Skeptic, Episode 12
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