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MU 301 – Christ Alone in a Coexist World

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 Appeal. Variety Pick what you like Economical No limits No absolutes.

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MU 301 – Christ Alone in a Coexist World

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  1. MU 301 – Christ Alone in a Coexist World

  2. 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

  3. Sit Down vs. Buffet

  4. Buffet Appeal • Variety • Pick what you like • Economical • No limits • No absolutes

  5. “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.

  6. “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.

  7. How do we share “Christ Alone” in a Coexist world?

  8. How? Relate to your audience. To discover how,learn who they are first.

  9. 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).

  10. The Generational Plate

  11. Reflection/Discussion How can understanding generations help open doors to • relationships? • dialogue? • faith sharing?

  12. The Stoop

  13. Modern Postmodern Postmodern: • Assumptions, no absolutes • Create your own values • Choose your own sexual identity • Right and wrong is agreed • Stories • Diversity • Other gods Modern: • Facts, absolute truths • Biblical, cultural standards • Fixed sexual roles and identity • Right and wrong is standard • Creeds • Unity • Christ alone

  14. Authority The Net The “Man” Every man

  15. Modern Religious Beliefs • Separate • Identifiable • Absolutes

  16. Postmodern Religious Beliefs • Pick and Choose • Relative “Absolutes” • Every belief equal • No Loyalty

  17. Pick Your Own Religion – 1990 - 2008 American Religious Identification Survey

  18. Reflection/Discussion How can understanding Postmodern culture help open doors to: • Relationships • Dialogue • Faith sharing

  19. Connections • Listen for values • Clarify • Ask to hear their story • Permission to share yours

  20. Listen For Values • “Family” • “Success” • “Work” • “Home” • “History” • “Religion”

  21. Their Story • “Will you share. . .” • “May I hear. . .” • “Is it OK if I ask. . .”

  22. Your Story • “Do you mind if I share. . .” • “May I share with you. . .” • “Is it OK if I share. . .”

  23. Practice • Pick 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.

  24. Remember • Connections take time. • Seek permission. • Listen actively. • Follow-through.

  25. TO LEARN ABOUT MISSION U COURSES AND WEB TRAINING, VISIT www.whatsmissionu.com

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