1. Discuss what is meant by religious fundamentalism? What is its history and philosophy? What does the term "moral majority" mean?

2. Although the writer does not say it directly, the novel is critical of certain religious groups and their ideas.

Do you think the author is fair in her portrayal of fundamental religious ideas?

3. Make a list of all the positive and another of all the negative things about the Stafford Hill church. How do they compare? What qualities are missing?