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Short (5-20 mins)
Ethics
Anglican

Ignoring 2,000 Years of Christianity Is Arrogant

Theologian

Sam Wells


Duration

5.30


Uploaded to YouTube

5 January 2026

Added to Database

24 January 2026


YouTube description

Why Tradition Matters More Than “Pure” Belief

Is it possible to believe in something because of its flaws — not despite them?

In this short clip, we explore why Christianity (and faith more broadly) can’t be separated from history, tradition, and interpretation. Using Winston Churchill as an analogy, the conversation challenges the idea of a “tradition-free” belief system and questions the arrogance of thinking we can bypass 2,000 years of thought, debate, and lived experience.

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