1. As the book opens, Dan is isolated; his wife is the only person with whom he discusses his difficulties. As a pastor he does not feel safe in having such dialogues with other people and as a result, he seems to fight loneliness and anger. Would you agree that pastors are not, to quote Neo, "regular people"? Does this tension contribute to the difficulty Dan has with self-disclosure? What risks are involved when a person cannot be honest?
2. How does Neo's invitation to friendship change the nature of his conversation with Dan? What kinds of "rules" do you see taking shape in the back-and-forth of their dialogue?
3. Neo's position on evolution and creation brings him flack from all sides. Do you believe it is possible for a person to hold these beliefs and still be considered a Christian? What other issues have become litmus tests or dividing lines for Christians?
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