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Empty Calorie Christianity

The Illusion of Nourishment Without Transformation

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Dan Blincoe ☦︎
Feb 10, 2025
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Introduction

In the modern church, there is a rising epidemic of what can be called "Empty Calorie Christianity." Just as junk food provides temporary satisfaction but lacks true nutritional value, this kind of faith offers a surface-level sense of spirituality while failing to bring real transformation. Many believers today consume a steady diet of feel-good sermons, catchy worship songs, and occasional acts of religious duty, yet they remain spiritually malnourished,

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