Welcome--first assignment

Welcome--it really is well that you have come to be part of this discussion group. While we start by tackling Peterson's book "Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places," I hope that this might be the first of many such conversations!

We'll formally launch the week of September 25. I'll get us started off with a question or two or three from the reading. These are more to just a conversation started--you should feel free to head us in another direction, as long as we're focusing generally on the reading. You should also feel free to post suggestions, ideas, complaints, etc.

First assignment: This sounds funny, but look at the Table of Contents, even if you're already well into the book. I find Peterson's writing 'dense', not meaning dull or hard-to-understand, but packed-full-with-substance. The TOC gives you a clear map.
Next, read (or re-read) the preface, intro and first section "Clearing the Playing Field" (i.e., through page 48). notice what grabs your attention, confuses you, prompts any kind of strong response. Use highlighter/underliner/whatever frequently!