Q&A#127 The Idolatry of the Family?
April 27, 2019
Alastair Roberts
Today's question: "Recently on the mere fidelity podcast, you made a passing remark regarding the use of “idolatry” language and categories for the nuclear family. Could you talk about why you find this kind of language unhelpful?"
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