Class 5 Reflection Topic

Based on our reading and discussion to this point, what questions do you have for McLaren? Describe why you think these questions are important. (300-500 words)

Class 4 Reflection Topic

How might McLaren's argument be extended to other faith traditions? Does the fact that he nests his argument in the person of Jesus make working with other faith traditions impossible (or highly unlikely)? If not, why? If so, how can this be remedied? (300-500 words)

Class 3 Reflection Topic

(From Terry's closing comments)

Concept 1: "Action is a representation of belief"
Concept 2: "An us vs. them mentality is perpetuated through religious perspectives"

Question: What religious actions (or practices) perpetuate the "us vs. them" perspective?
(300-500 words)

Class 2 Reflection Topic

Considering the reading from the last class, what do you think about the "possibility of a new Evangelical movement in the U.S.?" Do you think there is such a movement? If so, is it Evangelical after all? Finally, if you think there is such a movement afoot, how do you imagine they might organize themselves to create change? (300-500 words)