18 Aug Discuss how Solzhenitsyn’s critique can be used in addressing the crisis in the contemporary church.
Order Instructions
Assignment 8b: Solzhenitsyn Discussion
Objective: Discuss how Solzhenitsyn’s critique can be used in addressing the crisis in the contemporary church.
Mindset: Appreciate how Solzhenitsyn’s insights can relate to the problems of the contemporary church.
Instructions
This forum brings our discussion of Solzhenitsyn right up here to the 21st century. We will focus on how we can apply his perspective and viewpoint in addressing modern Christian concerns.
Read Article Alexander Solzhenitsyn “A World Split Apart” Harvard Commencement Address, June 8, 1978 (Links to an external site.). http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/alexandersolzhenitsynharvard.htm
Prepare to discuss the modern relevance of Solzhenitsyn’s critique. Ensure the following points are addressed.
How does Solzhenitsyn speak to the modern church?
Which points do you find the most relevant to contemporary church concerns?
How receptive do you think the modern church would be to Solzhenitsyn’s criticism?
Which parts of his analysis did you find the most helpful?
Write a 300-word post addressing the points above. Be sure to include information from appropriate texts with proper citations and a reference section if citations are included.
