09 Apr RELI448N:Identify and examine three issues, scientific or moral, facing Christianity in 21st century America.
RELI448N Comparative Religions
Week 6 Discussion
What Makes Christianity Unique?
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 9
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook/lesson)
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to only one of the following options:
Option 1
For this option, address the following:
Identify 3 major beliefs about Jesus’ identity that remain as core Christian beliefs today. Provide a 2-6 sentence overview of the meaning of each.
Choose one of these themes to explain more fully including its Biblical reference and whether it affirms or challenges Christian unity today. Give a reason for your thoughts.
Explain how your choice relates to your personal world/faith view or affects professional practice.
Option 2
For this option, address the following:
Identify and examine three issues, scientific or moral, facing Christianity in 21st century America.
Choose one specific Christian denomination (e.g., Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, etc.) and describe how it is responding to one of these challenges (adapting/resisting). Give specific examples.
Discuss how one of your issues affirms or challenges your professional practice.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Respond to a peer who chose an option different from the one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.