Simply Christian

by N. T. Wright

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Spirituality

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One of the themes you may want to discuss is spirituality. Wright argues that scientific experiments cannot provide humanity with all the answers about life and the world at large. He notes that despite the fight for justice, the world has been chaotic for many years. People long for lasting relationships and look for answers about the meaning of life. Wright notes that these questions can only be answered if one is spiritual and believes in God.

Christianity

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Another central theme in the book is Christianity. Wright notes that Christians are not perfect. They have their flaws. He backs this claim by referring to the Lord’s Prayer where there is phrase that is used to ask God for forgiveness. According to the author, human beings are victims and, as a result, doers of evil that require help. He notes that only a spiritual intervention can help humans right their wrongs.

Relativism

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Relativism is another theme that is addressed by Wright. He notes that skeptics often acknowledge that there is indeed a God, but not in their world. They believe that God exists to some people but not to everyone. In other words, skeptics imply that the truth about God is not absolute.

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