Donald E. Miller

Donald E. Miller teaches religion, particularly from a sociological perspective, at the University of Southern California. He has also published books dealing with ethics, social issues (such as homelessness), and genocide. In this viewpoint, Miller explains that too many people feel pushed to either accept conservative, evangelical Christianity or secularism (the complete rejection of all religion). Miller argues that a third, and better, alternative is liberal Christianity.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to Miller, what are some of the ways a person might grow spiritually?
2. How does Miller compare liberal Christianity and conservative Christianity?
3. Miller explains that liberal Christianity is a positive middle position between the extremes of secularism and evangelical Christianity. What do you think? What other choices exist"

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