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 PId2v3CDf.1\nMeeting ID: 859 7585 9015\nPasscode: 045695\n\nReally\, few o
 f us are actually considering NOT staying Christian\, but many of us have 
 family members who have already made that decision\, and we want to unders
 tand--and be able to talk about--the valid reasons one might choose to aba
 ndon the faith of youthful idealism--and how we choose to live out our fai
 th. The book is a fabulous history of the church\, and a wonderful way to 
 look at how we view and interact in the world. It is SO much more than a l
 ist of reasons good and bad relative to Christianity as the name implies.\
 n\n\nDo I Stay Christian? A Guide for the Doubters\, the Disappointed and 
 the Disillusioned by Brian McLaren is a thoughtful guide that helps people
  make an honest\, ethical choice about whether to stay in or leave the Chr
 istian church. Key Themes of the Book\n\n\nValidating Both Answers: McLare
 n explores both the reasons to say "no" (leaving a toxic or harmful religi
 ous system) and the reasons to say "yes" (finding renewal and a path forwa
 rd).\n\n\nNaming the Hurt: The book helps readers put words to their doubt
 s\, fears\, and disappointments with religious institutions and leaders. 
 \n\n\nShifting the Focus: McLaren suggests moving the main question away f
 rom whether we stay Christian and toward how we stay human—focusing on a
  life of justice\, kindness\, and humility. \n\n
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