"Casual Friday: Lil Nas X, Christians, and Zoroastrianism (feat. Andrew Mount)" | Called and Unqualified

Hey, Friends! My friend Andrew Mount is joining us again as a guest today! Andrew is currently a PragerFORCE influencer who has found a way through creating original Reels on Instagram to spread truth and tolerance. With his experience at NYU Tish and other Conservatives and Libertarians, Andrew has built friendships with many friends in both the Christian and LGBT communities.  When Lil Nas X release his newest provocative music video followed by a Nike shoe line to worship Satan, Lil Nas X claimed that Christians had made him ashamed of his sexuality during childhood, and this music video and Nike shoe line were ways to finally get back at them. Andrew was quick to recognize and advocate that though Christians do't approve of homosexual relationships, not all Christians are quick to condemn and hate people who are involved in homosexual relationships, and Lil Nas X is not an accurate representation of the majority of the gay and lesbian community. Lil Nas X wanted to incite hate and revenge rather than sparking a conversation, but that doesn't mean that we've lost the opportunity to speak peacefully with each other.  When I first saw what Lil Nas X had released, my heart broke for the way that he had been made to feel by the Christian community, but I was also shocked with his reaction. One of my friends had pointed out that we shouldn't be surprised when those who don't have a relationship with Jesus worship what is evil...because didn't that used to be us too?  We should be reacting with patience and prayer and love. Andrew and I don't agree on some of the same things spiritually, but we do agree that listening to both sides and spending the time to grow in empathy is the best way from preventing more division. Not everyone is going to be happy to hear truth, but the way we share truth is just as important as the message.   --------------------------------------------------------  Check out more of Andrew’s content here: @andrewmount_ak --------------------------------------------------------  Order Create Worship Inspire Merch! https://createworshipinspire.com/shop/  --------------------------------------------------------  Go check out our website for all podcast and video episodes and more! https://createworshipinspire.com/  --------------------------------------------------------  If you are interested in donating, please visit https://www.patreon.com/createworshipinspire