Douglas Griffin

Promise and Poison

History & Biography

“Is Christianity bigoted or benevolent? Does it hurt or heal? Is Christianity a social bane or blessing? Does it promote hostility or harmony? According to John Van Hagen, the answer to all such questions should be ‘Both.’ As a psychologist and former Roman Catholic priest, he invites those who are troubled by the contradictions and moral ambiguity displayed among today’s Christians to accompany him on an introspective analysis of Christian literature from the first two centuries of the common era.”