4.16 Thompson (2015)
Thompson, Keith (2015) Experiencing God in the Bible: Bible Basics for Progressive Christians, a 2015 Lenten Class at First United Methodist Church, Boulder, CO The author of the class materials is the author of this website (see 3. Meet the Author). Also included on this site are my (2004) "Using Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ to Explore the Heart of Your Faith--A Discussion Starter" (see 4.8) and (2017) "Stand Up For Truth and Reality: Helping Restore a Strong Truth/Reality-Based Majority in America" (see 6.10) |
The nature of the Bible is so widely misunderstood today it’s difficult for Progressive Christians
to appreciate its crucial place in their lives. Understanding and practicing a few basics can make all the difference.
to appreciate its crucial place in their lives. Understanding and practicing a few basics can make all the difference.
Does the Bible play a significant role in your life? If not, are you open to exploring a Progressive understanding of its nature that might change that? If so, do you wish the Bible might play an even more significant role? Either way this class may prove useful--you'll learn and practice a few basics and be directed to resources for you to explore that will take you far beyond the basics. Welcome to the journey!
(This resource was created by the author of this website for a 2015 Lenten class in a local congregation.) It is the
first step toward developing a slightly longer online class designed to fill the void in the information available to
progressive Christians about the nature of the Bible from a postmodern progressive perspective, as distinct from both modern conservative and liberal views. It encourages laity (as individuals and congregations) both to witness
publicly and take action for the common good.
(This resource was created by the author of this website for a 2015 Lenten class in a local congregation.) It is the
first step toward developing a slightly longer online class designed to fill the void in the information available to
progressive Christians about the nature of the Bible from a postmodern progressive perspective, as distinct from both modern conservative and liberal views. It encourages laity (as individuals and congregations) both to witness
publicly and take action for the common good.