Introduction:
They brought altar calls, megachurches, and unforgettable acronyms. They also brought countless hearts to Jesus. In this panel, we hear from the voices that shaped modern Protestant experience.
Billy Graham: “The Bible says… and I believe it. Because Christ is the answer to every human longing.” #FellowshipNotShowmanship
Jerry Falwell: “And the culture? We take it back for Christ. Morality matters.”
Rick Warren: “But don’t forget purpose. People want more than rules—they want meaning. The Church must meet real needs.”
Moderator: “Gentlemen, some say evangelicals have lost their way. Too political. Too commercial. What do you say?”
(Falwell brought charts.)
Graham: “I say preach Christ. Preach the cross. Let God sort out the rest.” *Also, the potluck is after the second service.
Warren: “And adapt your methods. Just don’t water down the Message. But maybe do refill the fellowship hall coffee urn before second service.”
Falwell: “And don’t surrender truth in the name of tolerance. There’s too much at stake.”
“The altar is still open. Even now.” —Billy Graham
“No debate necessary.”
—The TheoLounge agrees
Some voices in the lounge grew up singing this hymn—now reframed with early echoes of Origen’s bold hope.
“My hope is built on nothing less…”
—Origen (maybe)
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