Should I Call Myself a Christian? — Letters From Outside the Camp by Brian McLaren

About this sermon

In this video, Brian McLaren responds to questions submitted by attendees to the CAC's virtual event on “How Can We Reclaim Jesus from Empire?” This is the second in a series of teachings responding to questions raised by members of our community. Although these questions emerged from a recent gathering, they speak to the heart of matters that many of us are carrying about the importance of language and aligning to Jesus’s alternative plan over empire. Brian responds to these questions in this letter from outside the camp (with more to come!). If this type of conversation is in your wheelhouse, subscribe to the podcast Learning How To See with Brian McLaren as this theme will surface in season ten (available mid-September 2026) A question to consider or (kindly) reflect upon in the comments; how do you wrestle with language in service to the embodiment of your faith? LETTERS FROM OUTSIDE THE CAMP Letters from Outside the Camp is a space where contemplative voices reflect in real time on the world we’re actually living in — faith and doubt, culture and power, grief and hope, and the ordinary work of becoming human. We imagine this Substack as a public commons, a place for contemplative reflection, honest dialogue, and courageous questions. These essays or videos aren’t meant to offer final answers. They are invitations to slow down, look again, and consider how spiritual wisdom might meet the realities of daily life. Find us on Substack: https://lfoc.substack.com/subscribe CENTER FOR ACTION AND CONTEMPLATION The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) is an educational nonprofit introducing seekers to the contemplative Christian path of transformation. Founded by Richard Rohr in 1987, our programs and resources are designed to help deepen prayer practice and strengthen compassionate engagement in the world. https://cac.org Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3QypRgu  Learn more about Who We Are: https://bit.ly/3D8TtdU Learn more about What We Do: https://bit.ly/3qrYFGc Learn more about Richard Rohr: https://bit.ly/3ozYdmP Learn more about Contemplation: https://bit.ly/3wNojGF