Jesus, Atonement, and Liturgy
For your initial post, click reply, and respond to the following in 450-600 words total by 7am CT on May 19:
From each chapter in González and Pérez, Pick one paragraph (2 total). Cite the page number and which paragraph on the page (e.g. first full paragraph on 21). Then, state why you selected it, why it seems significant, and/or what questions it raises for you.
What is your overall response to what you read in González and Pérez: What questions are raised for you? What insights struck you while reading? What did you agree with? What did you read that you disagree with? Why? What isn’t making sense? Insights here should not merely repeat what you wrote for the previous question.
From Smith, summarize 3-5 main ideas from this chapter.
Which of Smith’s examples of cultural liturgy was most striking to you? Why?
Give an example of another cultural liturgy (one that Smith doesn’t discuss).
Summarize the main idea for each view of salvation (6 total) the author discusses. How does this compare with what you read in González and Pérez?
What does salvation mean to you? What do people need to be saved from? What do people need to be saved for?
