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The Cross & the Christian Future

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Marcus Borg invites us to re-examine the meaning of the cross.

In these lessons by the late Marcus Borg, he examines—and challenges—the prevailing understanding of what the cross means to Christianity and to believers.

Borg seeks to “recover” an original understanding of the cross, taking into account the political climate in which Jesus found himself in the days leading up to the Crucifixion. Learn about our call.

After you complete the course material, join a special community of others who have watched the lessons and completed the reflection questions.

Included in this course:

  • 3 lessons by Marcus Borg
  • Original reflection questions developed by Faith And Reason
  • Membership in the community to discuss the course material
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What Will You Learn?

  • A fresh context to understand the cross
  • Historical context of the cross over time
  • How to incorporate the cross into Christianity's future

Course Content

1. History’s Cross: Payment for Sin
Consider models for how cross has been viewed in history.

  • Introduction
  • Lesson 1: Video
    16:25
  • Lesson 1 Reflection Questions

2. The Cross as Political Message
Jesus didn't just die...he was killed with a public and painful message for defying the Imperial rule of law.

3. Transforming the Cross for the Future
How is the cross a call for all of us to participate in the personal and political transformation of our world?

Participation
Now that you've watched the lessons and completed your own reflection questions, join the group and share your thoughts with others who've completed the material!

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