What do you know?

    By Alice Valdal
    
     A recent study by the Pew Foundation  in the United States has generated a lot of commentary among Christians and non-believers alike.  In brief, the study claimed that atheists and agnostics scored higher on religious knowledge than mainline Protestants.  Out of 32 questions, the average American got 16 right, mainline Protestants scored 15.8  and atheists and agnostics averaged 20.9 correct responses.  Of course, one could argue that the questions concerned world religions more than Christian knowledge, or that scoring high on a quiz doesn't equate to living a faithful life, but the statistics do challenge us to examine the basis of our beliefs. 

        Beginning Wednesday, January 19, 9:30 am and/or 7:30 pm SPPC invites you to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Bible, the written foundation of the faith we profess.  Irwin and Edna will lead us in a study of Romans, a book described by Martin Luther as "the most important piece in the New Testament.  We will use John Stott's study guide, "Romans: Encountering the Gospel's Power" as a starting point for our discussions. 

     The course may not help you score well on a Bible trivia quiz, but it is guaranteed to bring you into fellowship and discussion with fellow Christians seeking to know God.