This week we looked at the first chapter in the Crux. The main focus of this chapter was to introduce some of the "where we've been and where we might be going" in the Church of Christ. Most faith traditions today are facing difficulties in identity and dealing with an ever-growing diversity within the body. Our tradition is no different. The authors also introduced a couple of paths that members might be inclined to take and that seem to be occurring around the country: 1) members leaving to find another congregation or another tradition that meets their needs; 2) others are becoming entrenched, exclusive even, and rejecting any new views or ideas as apostasy. However, the authors suggest we look at a "third way," and this is the set up for the rest of the story. Take a look at pages 12-15 and see what we're talking about.
