Hosea Ballou: Heretic, Christian Mystic, Something Other?

Hosea Ballou is understood to be the founder of American Universalism. Charismatic Ballou was an inspired speaker, worthy of all the accolades for bringing Universalism to the powerful movement it was in the 19th century. Loved by so many, Ballou is still known as a heresiarch, preacher of deception to the detriment not only of his own salvation but that of all who followed him.

A closer look at his story will feel familiar; a boy raised to accept without question yet dares to question anyway.

Service by Jenny Peek.

Anne Martin is the Worship Associate