The Problematic Nature of "the Solution"

Everyone wants solutions to their problems and society's problems. The difficulty is that the very idea of "the solution" is itself problematic for theological, philosophical and practical reasons.

80. The Problematic Nature of "the Solution"

Sin. We don’t really like to talk about the idea of sin today. It makes us feel bad. Instead of sin, we talk about mistakes, or brokenness, or some such. Much of it is steeped in therapeutic language that wants to affirm our basic goodness. The problem with this is that it hinders a proper understanding our political and social condition. For you…