[Terriergal]

Is it possible that, even though Brown's fictional version misleads in many ways, it at least serves to open up the possibility that the church's conventional version of Jesus may not do him justice?

About time to start rending garments here... Notice Mclaren of course gives no answer.

On the other hand, it's important for me to say I don't think anyone can learn good church history from Brown. There's been a lot of debunking of what he calls facts.

Wow, that's the most definitive stand I've ever heard Mclaren take, and it's actually a correct one! A twofer! Better mark my calendar!

[Unam Sanctam]

The Jesus I know through the Bible and the orthodox teachings of the Church suits me just fine!

[Calm_Cool_and_Elected]

barf.

CC&E

[cardinal4]

Brian McLaren: I think a lot of people have read the book, not just as a popular page-turner but also as an experience in shared frustration with status-quo, male-dominated, power-oriented, cover-up-prone organized Christian religion.

I stopped reading here..

[chae]

Keep in mind that the people in the MSM salivating over this movie are the same people who despised the Passion.

[madprof98]

The name "Jesus" and the word "Christianity" are associated with something judgmental, hostile, hypocritical, angry, negative, defensive, anti-homosexual, etc.

As opposed to the Democrat version of "Jesus," the undocumented immigrant who runs the abortion clinic on the next corner.

[newheart]

emergent ping

[Dumb_Ox]

Notice Mclaren of course gives no answer.

There's a nice interview of McLaren at The New Pantagruel. This isn't a softball interview: the interviewer skewers McLaren's persiflage, but McLaren keeps his ultra-nice schtick going on till the end. No answers from him, but entertaining.

[ladyinred]

And people wonder why so many Christians are upset by this book and movie? The Goddess worship devotee's must be thrilled.

[Manfred the Wonder Dawg]

Too many saints of God are willing to embrace the use of "bent and broken tools" in the hopes that some might be brought to Christ. Problem is, only God knows how to make use of such. We ought to make use of what God has given us and is free of defects to reach folk. The Word is sufficient, but sinful men are lustful for more "tangible" results.