87: On Superiority Complexes & Christian Nationalism

Send us a Positive Review!Series Title: Do I Stay Christian? Book Analysis [Part VI of V]Welcome to part IV of our exploration of Brian McLaren’s book “Do I Stay Christian”. In each of these episodes, Val and Nathan go through McLaren’s 10 compelling reasons to LEAVE institutionalized Christianity and 10 compelling reasons to STAY.In this episode the two reasons discussed to LEAVE are as follows: 7) Because Christianity is STUCK due to its “belief policing” and its accompanying resistance to scientific advancements that might push up against traditional religious ideas, and 8) Because Christianity as a religious system has arguably failed in its prime purpose: to transform people into loving, caring human beings.Reasons to stay in this episode are as follows: 7) Leaving complex and messy systems is arguably buying into a similar superiority complex that often draws people into Christianity in the first place, and 8) Christianity is both getting better and it is getting worse. Better?  The internet’s built-in ability to demand openness and accountability. Worse? Two words: Christian NationalismVal and Nathan respect McLaren’s straightforward, honest look at our Christian history and share in his trust that each of us is wise enough to look truth straight in the eye in order to forge our own path towards spiritual health and wholeness.Book referenced in this episodeDo I Stay Christian?: A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned, by Brian D. McLarenThe Mormon Hierarchy: Extensions of Power, by D. Michael QuinnSupport the showSupport the showListen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODESFriday Episodes Annual Access $89Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10Valerie’s Support & Processing GroupsGift a ScholarshipDownload Free ResourcesVisit our Website