Universal Christ Group
Meeting ID: 859 7585 9015
Passcode: 045695
Passcode: 045695
Really, few of us are actually considering NOT staying Christian, but many of us have family members who have already made that decision, and we want to understand--and be able to talk about--the valid reasons one might choose to abandon the faith of youthful idealism--and how we choose to live out our faith. 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 list of reasons good and bad relative to Christianity as the name implies.
Do 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 Christian church. Key Themes of the Book
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Validating Both Answers: McLaren explores both the reasons to say "no" (leaving a toxic or harmful religious system) and the reasons to say "yes" (finding renewal and a path forward).
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Naming the Hurt: The book helps readers put words to their doubts, fears, and disappointments with religious institutions and leaders.
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Shifting the Focus: McLaren suggests moving the main question away from whether we stay Christian and toward how we stay human—focusing on a life of justice, kindness, and humility.
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