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Steve K.
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Jonathan Scruggs

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Emerging Church Discussion Group May Meeting

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Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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This, our May gathering, might be an interesting time to discuss politics with the North Carolina primary happening this week (on Tuesday, May 6). Anyone reading Jim Wallis' "God's Politics"? Shane Claiborne's "Jesus for President"? Any other books/articles you'd like to throw in the mix? Post your ideas/suggestions in the comments, and let's have a spirited (but always good-natured and loving) discussion about politics and faith. Should Christians even vote?

Check out - "10 Reasons Why I'm Not Voting" by Mark Van Steenwyk
and then - "10 Reasons to Vote: A Sympathetic Challenge to Mark's 10 Reasons NOT to Vote" by Casey Ochs
also - "Chaplain to the Culture?" by Tony Jones
and - "Emergent Politics"

Come out and talk about what you've been reading/thinking/feeling, ask questions, engage in this dialogue and develop friendships. This is one of the few places of "refuge" where this conversation is happening in Charlotte. We hope you'll add your voice to the discussion -- online (on the message board) and in person!

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    Here is the link for the Renovatus sermon archive. I think in light of the discussion this is an interesting and controversial sermon about the role of the church in our lives. http://www.renovatusarchive...
    Darren
    Posted May 9, 1:07 PM
  • Pre-meeting comments below
  • jerry leonard
    RSVP: Maybe
    another interesting article: http://www.antiwar.com/band...
    jerry leonard
    Posted May 2, 2:59 PM
  • jerry leonard
    RSVP: Maybe
    "The Politics of Jesus" really influenced me... Per your suggestion (wikipedia on John Howard Yoder): "Yoder argued, the primary responsibility of Christians is not to take over society and impose their convictions and values on people who don't share their faith, but to "be the church." By refusing to return evil for evil, by living in peace, sharing goods, and doing deeds of charity as opportunities arise, the church witnesses..." http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...
    jerry leonard
    Posted May 1, 3:56 PM
  • Keith Adams
    RSVP: No
    I am sorry, I planned an orientation for Common Cupboard on that Thursday. If I get no response I will cancel and come. I would really like to come! I am reading "Jesus for President". You can check out my first post on it at notesalongtheway.blogspot.com.
    Keith Adams
    Posted Apr 30, 10:11 AM
  • Steve K.
    RSVP: Yes
    Anyone have any other books or articles to recommend related to faith, the Church, and politics? Post 'em here!
    Steve K. (Co-organizer)
    Posted Apr 15, 11:58 PM

Who Attended

The organizer estimated that 11 people attended.