An Open Letter to Bertrand Russell Outline

(Originally written September 15, 2005 in Book 2)

An open letter to Bertrand Russell
Chris Linehan

Outline

I. Man is not inherently good; man is inherently evil.
              A. Agreement that Christianity is too broadly used.
                        1. What it means to be a Christian
                             a. Personal
                             b. The Church
                             c. The community
                        2. Historical Christianity
                        3. Modern Christianity
              B. Christ's true character
                        1. Christ's teachings aren't figurative
                        2. Explanation of Christ's teachings (arguing against Russell's assumptions)
              C. Hell is not humane, but it is not God's fault that Hell exists
              D. Fear is not the foundation of Christianity
                        1. Love as a foundation
                        2. Christ as the key to salvation
              E. Man is impotent in saving himself