10min chapter

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Adult VBS with Walter Brueggemann, Kester Brewin, and Kristen Howerton

Homebrewed Christianity

CHAPTER

Challenging American Ideology

This chapter examines ideology through the perspectives of Marx and Riqueur, particularly focusing on American exceptionalism and its impact following 9-11. It highlights the discrepancies between the nation's self-image and its systemic issues, such as militarism and racism, while questioning the church's role in addressing these societal concerns. Additionally, the chapter explores the importance of lament in contemporary worship, emphasizing the need for honesty and a recognition of vulnerability in the face of painful realities.

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