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A - Synopsis Many of our young people are struggling to develop a vibrant faith, and far too many are leaving the faith after they leave the protective environment of our families, our churches, and our Christian schools. This book is a concise, ‘easy to read’, five step guide-book to help these young people (and anyone else who is struggling) to find a pathway through the confusing world of cultural atheism, religious misinformation, and superficial Christianity. This book can help develop an authentic Jesus - Faith walk that can survive and thrive in our secular, god-less and increasingly twisted culture. B - The Focus of the Book * is not that of collecting all the arguments for Christianity and against Atheism (the standard apologetics approach) * but on developing self awareness and the understanding of religion. - Everyone begins with heart - held convictions. - Secular Atheistic Humanism is the default religion of our culture. - We all live and argue in keeping with our heart - held faith assumptions. o “What I love, not what I know, determines my truth.” - Evaluating my arguments, “Are they reasonable or are they just spin?” - fostering personal honesty / intellectual integrity. - At root, our faith position is not an intellectual problem but a moral one. “Am I willing to give up my self - proclaimed autonomy, and pursue truth with humility in keeping with our human finiteness.” C - A Primer on Religion Foundational Concepts too long ignored * Curriculum Resource * Senior Grades Christian Perspectives Study Book * Discussion Guide for Adult Study Groups The attached blog is a 10 week discussion guide to help these adult groups. D - The Book’s Thesis Our cultural ignorance of all-things religion … * has allowed Atheistic Humanism to become the State Sponsored Religion. * has caused many to leave the Jesus Way. |
