Christ for Unitarian Universalists
A New Dialogue with Traditional Christianity
The retired dean for religious life at Stanford University presents this engaging and thoughtful inquiry into Christianity for Unitarian Universalists and other spiritual seekers—including skeptics, non-religious people, liberal Christians, and those who consider themselves “spiritual but not religious.”
With his customary warmth and hospitality, Scotty McLennan poses and responds to a series of provocative questions. They address Jesus as historical figure and Jesus as the present Christ; they explore the reality and meaning of the Christmas and Easter stories, the Trinity, Christ’s divinity, miracles, salvation, religious pluralism and exclusivism, and more.
Rather than proselytize, Christ for Unitarian Universalists seeks to stimulate dialogue about Jesus Christ, whether or not we find him central to our faith life. It aims to build bridges and cross the great cultural gulfs in our society. It addresses frank questions with integrity and intellectual honesty. Yet it also presents a sincere and genuine sense of love as embodied in Jesus Christ that is so heartfelt, so unconditional, and so revolutionary it will take your breath away.
Scotty McLennan is a Unitarian Universalist minister, lawyer, and educator, currently teaching ethics at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He was the University Chaplain at Tufts for sixteen years and Dean for Religious Life at Stanford for fourteen years. He is the author of Finding Your Religion and Jesus Was a Liberal, and co-author of Church on Sunday, Work on Monday.
