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Lesson 1 (from Chapter 1, Strange Visitor)

Objective

Throughout the book, the readers see the story unfold through the eyes of Norman McKay, a pastor who is struggling with his faith in a time of violence and war. Despite this, the Spectre still requires him as his guide throughout the events. It is clear through it interactions with Wesley and his calm acceptance of the Spectre that Norman is a good, moral man, if not doubting everything he has once held dear. He speaks of preaching hope and universal love to his congregation, but can only find the ugly side of life staring at him every day. This lesson will explore Norman McKay and his faltering faith and how it affects the events and characters around him.

Lesson

1) Class Discussion: Who is Norman McKay? What is his relationship to the church? What is his relationship to Wesley Dodd? How does Wesley regard him? What...

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