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MU 301 – Christ Alone in a Coexist World
The Road to Coexist“Back in the Day”– “In God We Trust”– Patriotic
60’s– Peace– Don’t trust the “man”
Today– Mother Earth– Equality
Sit Down vs. Buffet
Buffet AppealVarietyPick what you likeEconomicalNo limitsNo absolutes
“It’s All Relative.”
“Truth is relative.”
Whether you are Muslim or Christian, you will attain your believed outcome.
The Concept:One God, many paths to reaching him.
“It’s All Relative.”The Bible says there is one truth.
Open to John 14:6.
Christ is the way, the truth and the life – the only way to heaven –
The one who has removed our sins.
How do we share “Christ Alone” in a Coexist world?
How?
Relate to your audience.
To discover how,learn who they are first.
How?“When I am with those who are weak, I share their weakness, for I want to bring the weak to Christ. Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some” (1 Corinthians 9:22).
CATEGORIES BUILDERS1925-1945
BOOMERS 1946-1960
Gen X1961-1980
Gen Y1981-2001
Characteristics Hard workersSaversPatrioticLoyal to institutionsPrivateDependable
EducatedDesire qualityIndependentCause-orientedFitness consciousGroomed to explore inner world
Neglected by parentsLoyal to relationshipsSerious about lifeSelf-reliantSkepticalHighly spiritualSurvivors“MTV Generation”
Cherished by parents“Decade of the Child”Groomed to achieve and excelEntrepreneurial hard workers who thrive on flexibilityFunLaw abidingSocially consciousEducated mindedHigh volunteerism
The Generational Plate
CATEGORIES BUILDERS1925-1945
BOOMERS 1946-1960
Gen X1961-1980
Gen Y1981-2001
Religious characteristics
Committed to church Enjoy Bible study Loyal to denominations Worship in reference
Committed to relationships Want to belong Supportive of people Want experiences with faith
Committed to family Local causes Short attention span Denominations not important Want faith that meets needs Want less structure
Committed to family Biblically illiterate Spiritually hungry Multiple expressions of worship Faith is something Judge not so no one will judge you Highly tolerant and open
Reflection/DiscussionHow can understanding generations help
open doors to– relationships?–dialogue?– faith sharing?
The Stoop
Modern:– Facts, absolute truths– Biblical, cultural
standards– Fixed sexual roles and
identity– Right and wrong is
standard– Creeds– Unity– Christ alone
Postmodern:– Assumptions, no
absolutes– Create your own values– Choose your own sexual
identity– Right and wrong is
agreed– Stories– Diversity– Other gods
Modern Postmodern
Authority
The “Man”
Every man
The Net
Modern Religious BeliefsSeparateIdentifiableAbsolutes
Pick and ChooseRelative “Absolutes”Every belief equalNo Loyalty
Postmodern Religious Beliefs
Pick Your Own Religion – 1990 - 2008Religious Tradition 1990 2008 Increase/Decrease
Mainline Christian 32,784,000 29,375,000 - 3,409,000
Baptist 33,964,000 36,148,000 - 2,184,000
Generic Christian 25,980,000 32,441,000 + 6,461,000
Christian Unspecified 8,073,000 16,834,000 + 8,761,000
Non-Denom. Christian 194,000 8,032,000 + 7,838,000
Mormon 2,487,000 3,158,000 + 671,000
Jewish 3,137,000 2,680,000 - 457,000
Eastern Religions 687,000 1,961,000 + 1,274,000
Buddhist 404,000 1,189,000 + 735,000
Muslim 527,000 1,349,000 + 822,000
No Religion 14,331,000 34,169,000 + 19,838,000
Agnostic/Atheist 1,188,000 3,556,000 + 2,368,000
American Religious Identification Survey
Reflection/DiscussionHow can understanding
Postmodern culture help open doors to:– Relationships– Dialogue– Faith sharing
ConnectionsListen for valuesClarifyAsk to hear their storyPermission to share yours
Listen For Values“Family”“Success”“Work”“Home”“History”“Religion”
Their Story“Will you share. . .”“May I hear. . .”“Is it OK if I ask. . .”
Your Story“Do you mind if I share. . .”“May I share with you. . .”“Is it OK if I share. . .”
PracticePick an event important in your life.Find another person.Ask permission to hear their story.Listen for value words.Ask permission to share your story.Appeal to their values.
RememberConnections take time.Seek permission.Listen actively.Follow-through.
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