In today's modern world, it is hard to take most of the New Testament stories about Jesus literally. Must we accept stories that speak to our heart but not to our mind at face value to be a Christian? How can a modern, informed person look past the stories to the truths that lie behind them? This six-week course will use the book "A New Christianity for a New World" by Bishop John Shelby Spong (Episcopal) as the basis for discussion.