The Considering Charlotte crew got together again to reflect on the present moment in our culture and consider the ways in which The United Methodist Church may or may not be positioned for effective ministry with the present age. Last time, we spoke about the Modernist/Fundamentalist split that took place in the early-20th century. This time, we focus more on contemporaneous issues.

We talk about human sexuality to some degree, alternative living situations, and the ideology that is so effectively pushing the church to consider its moorings. Of course, I couldn’t help but read some history pertaining to 19th century Methodist shifts. Odell brought the concern to contemporary college campuses and the kind of discourse that has become somewhat hegemonic in western culture.

The crew didn’t render many/any firm answers, but we did have a good exchange of ideas. We hope our discussion of these topics helps you to likewise suss out where you are and where you think your local church should be. How should our churches be in dialogue with the world around us? What posture should the church have to this generation?

Links:

“Explainer: how campus policies limit free speech” at The Conversation - https://theconversation.com/explainer-how-campus-policies-limit-free-speech-58974

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