Myth of Christian Nation Analysis
Critical Analysis
Boyd's Myth of a Christian Nation
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I give my word that I have read ____% (fill in the appropriate amount) of the assigned textbook.
1. What is the author’s main purpose in writing this book? (40-60 words)
2. What is the key question/problem/issue the author is addressing? (40-60 words)
3. What information or evidence does the author use to solve this question? (75-100 words)
4. What conclusions does the author reach in response to this question? (40-60 words)
5. What are the main ideas or key concepts that the reader must understand in order to understand the author’s argument? (100-150 words)
6. Does the information/evidence provided support the author’s conclusion? (75-100 words)
7. What assumptions underlie the author’s thinking? Although you can include assumptions about the intended reader, you must include assumptions that undergird the author’s actual argument. (75-100 words)
8. So what? If the reader accepts the author’s reasoning, what are the consequences? If the reader rejects the author’s reasoning, what are the consequences? Offer concrete examples. (80-120 words)