Ecclesiology Journal. Religion and Theology Essay

The following video by Jefferson Bethke went viral immediately after it was posted. Bethke makes multiple assertions about religion (as the institutionalized church). Explain and evaluate one of these assertions. Construct a response in light of this week's lecture material, readings, and biblical texts (Brunner must be one of your two sources).
Here are some public responses to Bethke's original video: "How to Fight the Man" and "Churchless Jesus."
https://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=1IAhDGYlpqY&feature=youtu.be
https://blackboard(dot)gordon(dot)edu/bbcswebdav/pid-17157-dt-blog-rid-1633050_1/courses/BCM308D2017SP/Bethke%20-%20How%20to%20Fight%20the%20Man%20-%20NYTimes.pdf
https://blackboard(dot)gordon(dot)edu/bbcswebdav/pid-17157-dt-blog-rid-1633073_1/courses/BCM308D2017SP/Bethke%20-%20Churchless%20Jesus%20-%20Christianity%20Today.pdf
A journal question for the weekly theological topic will draw on major themes from other common core
courses, contemporary political and ethical situations, perennial Christian debates, and common life
experiences. Each student will submit a 300-word journal in Blackboard that includes:
1) Substantive reflection on the weekly journal prompt.
• Substantive reflection entails following prompt instructions to examine, evaluate, and/or construct ideas
(not merely a personal response or “here’s what I think” statements).
2) Incorporation of two sources from the week’s lecture and study materials.
• Incorporating sources from the week enables students to bring ideas together, find connections, or
engage further with the material. Make a note of the source and page number is parenthesis after using
lecture and study materials. Due to the brief length of these posts, avoid extensive quotes. Instead, quote
helpful phrases or words.
The Journal prepares students for seminar discussions, develops the ability to utilize theological language and
ideas, and provides practice in constructing a theological response to a particular situation. Students are
responsible for bringing a paper or electronic copy to seminar for use in the discussion.
Instructors use the following rubric to assess journals:
5- Substantive reflection AND use of 2 sources from lecture/study folder
4- Insightful reflection and use of 1-2 sources
3- Minimal (or maybe adequate) reflection and minimal use of sources
2- Does not address the question of the prompt OR offers only personal opinion
1- Disregard for the assignment
0- Assignment not submitted