People Have Opinions on ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’
“Day 2 of discussing and debating John Bunyan in this X wilderness of a world,” said Prior Friday morning. “Who could have dreamed it?!? Glory! I love this place!”
Here’s my 1890 edition of The Pilgrim’s Progress: pic.twitter.com/Nz9UTSpIdK
— Karen Swallow Prior (Notorious KSP at The Priory) (@KSPrior) August 25, 2023
Various people, including commentator William Wolfe, an outspoken supporter of Christian nationalism, and Founders Ministries president Tom Ascol, responded critically to Prior and Moore. “The admissions in this exchange explain a lot,” said Ascol, retweeting a circulating clip of the conversation.
“Its [sic] not Scripture, but if this story leaves you cold, it might be indicative of a much deeper issue,” said another user.
Others reacted to the controversy by expressing how impactful “The Pilgrim’s Progress” has been to them and by encouraging people to read it. Several groups are taking advantage of the opportunity to promote resources related to the discussion. Prior retweeted a post from publishing house Banner of Truth announcing a flash sale on “The Pilgrim’s Progress” and “Grace Abounding.”
Yet others voiced their views that “The Pilgrim’s Progress” “was a hard read” and that whether or not someone enjoys the book “shouldn’t be a litmus test for Christian awesomeness.”
“Got on X today to find out the latest test of our Christianity is whether or not we enjoy Pilgrim’s Progress,” said user Mike Miller. “Some people just can’t seem [sic] enough to complain about. What a miserable way to live.”
