Pastor Wants to Rebrand Jesus–Says ‘Savior’ Is A Stumbling Block
Rev. Brent Hawkes, a Canadian clergyman and long-time activist from the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) of Toronto, has put forward an audacious proposal: remove the word “Savior” from Christian teachings because it might offend people. His argument? That the term is a “stumbling block” to interfaith work and a barrier for those uncomfortable with the idea of needing salvation. Instead, he suggests replacing “Savior” with “guide.”
