The Fourth Way

The Fourth Way


(103) S6E11 John Howard Yoder's Sexual Assaults

February 25, 2021

Today we are ending our series by discussing John Howard Yoder's sexual assaults. I discuss why I find value in his work despite atrocious actions, and how we can and do distinguish between judging people and judging truth.

*This episode has ended up being released at a time when so many Christians are having to deal with the news of Ravi and his sexual exploitation of so many women. The news of Ravi has caused me to reflect back on this episode, as I've seen a number of good arguments come out as to why one's work should not be used in light of such egregious oppression. I'm open to being wrong here, but as far as personal use of material, I don't think I have to throw out the truths Ravi and Yoder do end up getting right.