Discussion
There is an intersting post over at Fred McKinnon’s blog titled Who Needs Church. He asks some interesting questions and is asking for dialog so I thought I’d send all of you over there.
The timing is kind of ironic to me since I’m about half way through Frank Viola’s book Pagan Christianity.
Now go join the discussion!
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Hey Charlie,
Once you’ve done Pagan Christianity it is worth it to check out Ben Witherington’s response to it starting with this post: http://benwitherington.blogspot.com/2008/06/pagan-christianty-by-george-barna-and.html
I think he has four other lengthy posts that follow. I have not read his critique of it yet. I’m saving it until after I have read the book (which is sitting here beside me in my office about fifth in line on my “books to read” list). I’ve been told that Ben’s response is very thorough and historically rooted.
I’m not sharing this with you in an effort to question Barna and Viola. Like I said…I haven’t read either the book or the critique of it yet. I just thought you might want to see a thorough and academic presentation of the other side of the proverbial coin. Maybe I’ll jump the book to the top of my pile so we can have a real discussion about it soon!
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Thanks for the link. I will check it out when I’m done.
My comment about it being ironic was partially based on the fact that they talk about most of the questions that were asked on the site I linked to.
I might do a bit of a review of the book when I’m done as well. I’ve really enjoyed reading it and have found it engaging but haven’t always agreed fully with their conclusions.
September 3rd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Jon,
Thanks for the link – would love your input based on the book you’re reading on my blog … head on over when u can, if u can!