"I hate to have to do this," said the voice on the telephone, but I must warn you that pastor so-and-so is teaching heresy."

"Are you sure?" I inquired.

"Absolutely. It was explained to our whole class at the seminary. Then I heard it again at campmeeting."

"What heresy is the pastor accused of teaching?"

"They said it was something called 'the morally influential theory.'"

"Actually it's pronounced 'moral influence,'" I corrected. "But do you know what this theory is all about?"

"I was hoping you could tell me. But at least I understand it has something to do with the cross and atonement. Evidently the pastor is confusing people by saying that Jesus didn't have to die."

"That's a very serious charge. Have you told many others about it?"

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