Christianity Today published an essay titled “The Sin the Church Forgot” on Oct. 9, 2026. The headline and URL indicate that it concerns the Christian church’s historical or contemporary treatment of usury, interest and debt.
The available excerpt says that Christians may find it difficult to distinguish biblical teaching from the influence of surrounding culture, particularly when discussing sin. It cites passages from the Gospel of John and Paul’s Letter to the Romans concerning engagement with the world and conformity to God’s will.
The excerpt does not provide the essay’s specific claims about lending, the history of Christian teaching on interest, or its conclusions. Those details cannot be established from the material supplied.
