Human Ammunition

Pastor Dan addresses the harmful tendency within modern Christianity to turn individuals and groups into human ammunition for culture wars and theological debates. By examining the account of the woman caught in adultery in John 8, he illustrates how religious systems often strip away a person’s humanity to reinforce a narrative or prove a point. Pastor Dan emphasizes that Jesus never allowed a human being to be used as a prop, instead choosing to see a living soul where the crowd only saw an argument to be made.

Moving from the biblical text to modern application, the message critiques how contemporary religious structures often target vulnerable groups to pursue power rather than practicing love. Pastor Dan calls for a shift toward a Jesus-style holiness that rescues humanity from cruelty and restores the agency of the marginalized. Ultimately, he challenges the church to be a community where everyone—including the immigrant, the LGBTQ+ teenager, and those recovering from religious trauma—can recognize the heart of God through mercy, grace, and radical inclusion.