Humble Theology

Humble Theology

The Spirit of the Age: Contempt

Before we get into Christian Nationalism, Politics, Sexuality, The Rapture, or Hell...

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Joel Muddamalle, PhD
Sep 01, 2026
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I know of a few things that can really get someone going. I mean, get their blood pressure up. Some of these will sound trivial to you but just follow me for a second. When someone says that iPhones are by far the superior devoice and androids will only bring risk of explosion in your hand.

Iphone people - elated and celebrate.

Android people - anger, resentment, frustration.

Or, you could say that MJ is by far the GOAT. Instantly Lebron folks are up in arms with all their stats, and longevity, and on and on it goes.

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For the record, when I bring these up in teaching or speaking situations it is always to lighten the mood, get a reaction, and in a way disarm people so they can meet with the Word of God in an honest way.

But I’ve come to realize that these simple lighthearted jokes, aren’t being taken that way any more. In fact, five years ago when I made these jokes no one ever seriously got upset. But today, slowly; more and more people are not only taking it very seriou…

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