Questions for False White Gospel Discussion, November 19
Quote from terri_f on November 15, 2025, 8:29 amThe False White Gospel
Chapter 4 “Lies That Demand Our Loyalty”
1. Wallis claims that both the left and right suffer from bias equally; yet, other than
claiming the left is “annoying and exhausting” and caters to the middle class, he
employs the right for heinous examples of deceit . Do you think he suffers from
his own bias that contributes to the problem of societal lies and does it impact
your reading of this chapter and the bigger message?
2. “This is not merely a narcissistic cult but textbook fascism. And white liberals
continue to underestimate how race is at the core of it.” Do you think this
assertion holds true 1) for the nation 2) the media 3) the St. John’s community?
Chapter 5 “Jesus Final Test of Discipleship”
3. Did you grow up with the Upside Down Kingdom or the Wrong Side Up Kingdom
and how did that orientation impact your reading of this chapter?
4. Do you think you personally and we collectively do enough at St. John’s to honor
Matthew 25?
Chapter 6 Peacemakers, Not Conflict Makers5. Were you aware of the statistics regarding police violence and legal injustice
against black men on pages 169-70? Why or why not?6. Two particular topics resonated in this chapter because of their current relevance
in our wider community
a. Gun Violence (Annunciation)
b. Violence against Immigrants (ICE Raids)
What can we do to protect the victims of far right violence and political corruption at
a time when we might feel helpless. What lessons can we take from the book about
how to lead change on these issues?
The False White Gospel
Chapter 4 “Lies That Demand Our Loyalty”
1. Wallis claims that both the left and right suffer from bias equally; yet, other than
claiming the left is “annoying and exhausting” and caters to the middle class, he
employs the right for heinous examples of deceit . Do you think he suffers from
his own bias that contributes to the problem of societal lies and does it impact
your reading of this chapter and the bigger message?
2. “This is not merely a narcissistic cult but textbook fascism. And white liberals
continue to underestimate how race is at the core of it.” Do you think this
assertion holds true 1) for the nation 2) the media 3) the St. John’s community?
Chapter 5 “Jesus Final Test of Discipleship”
3. Did you grow up with the Upside Down Kingdom or the Wrong Side Up Kingdom
and how did that orientation impact your reading of this chapter?
4. Do you think you personally and we collectively do enough at St. John’s to honor
Matthew 25?
Chapter 6 Peacemakers, Not Conflict Makers
5. Were you aware of the statistics regarding police violence and legal injustice
against black men on pages 169-70? Why or why not?
6. Two particular topics resonated in this chapter because of their current relevance
in our wider community
a. Gun Violence (Annunciation)
b. Violence against Immigrants (ICE Raids)
What can we do to protect the victims of far right violence and political corruption at
a time when we might feel helpless. What lessons can we take from the book about
how to lead change on these issues?
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