Welcome! My hope is that this blog will be a place for those of you who cannot make our meetings to catch up, weigh in, or at least see what others are thinking. So here we go...
Chpt 1 The Intro:
Pg 1 Several indicated that yes, they do tend to compartmentalize their lives-but this is not unique to faculty. Christian business men, athletes, medical personnel...there is too much leaving of their faith at church, etc. Clearly, Jesus calls us to take his love and message of reconciliation everywhere...
pg 2 ...but we often encounter opposition as academics from BOTH church and campus...stories were shared of fellow believers suspicious of anyone who works at the "godless university"...and many of us have gotten at least snotty looks or comments from colleagues. How about you?? What have you encountered??
The book is based on Malik's charge: the two tasks are: "...that of saving the soul and that of saving the mind" (bottom of page) Do you agree??
pg 3 As the university goes, so goes the world...teachers, filmmakers,news directors,congressmen are all products of the univ...thus, the campus runs the world! How does that make you feel? Some feel challenged, some intimidated....some in awe of where God has placed them...how about you??
pg 4 ...because of this awesome responsibility, God calls Christian scholars to be the best there is in their field...again, how do you feel about that? Does that not create pressure, even a works mentality?? Yet, "...whatever you do, do so for the glory of God..."
pgs 21-30 In recent years,there has been an explosion of Christian associations and fellowships...and at the same time outspoken atheist critics...do you know of such groups in your field? Have they helped you??
pg 30-31 Finally, at the end of the day, we cannot teach/model what we do not know...what is the depth of our own Christian walk??
Please comment....and join us any time you can!! It is indeed a privilege to walk with you in this journey!!
Rob
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