These questions can be used for private study and reflection or for discussions in small groups and adult education classes.

Introduction: Stockholm Syndrome Christianity

1. Have you ever seen any examples of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity? Please describe. 
2. Read Romans 12:2 and James 4:4. How are these two verses relevant to concerns about Stockholm Syndrome Christianity?
3. Is there any area in which you have been tempted by Stockholm Syndrome Christianity? 

Chapter 1: Merely Human

1. Have you ever heard a Christian or non-Christian question the authority of the Bible in some area? What did they say, and how did you respond?
2. What does 2 Timothy 3:16-17 mean for your life?
3. How would your life be different if the Bible wasn’t true?
4. What part of the Bible has been transformative for you personally?

Chapter 2: Secularist Science

1. Why did early Christians emphasize so strongly the doctrine of creation?
2. How did Charles Darwin play a pivotal role in the story of the hijacking of science on behalf of materialism and the rejection of God?
3. Why do you think some Christian supporters of evolution have tried to prevent Christian scientists who are skeptical of Darwin’s theory from airing their views?
4. For you personally, what is one feature of nature that powerfully points you to God?

Chapter 3: Sexual Suicide

1. Is the increasing confusion among Christians about sexual morality because the Bible doesn’t offer clear guidance on the topic? Why or why not?
2. How was science hijacked to attack a biblical view of sexuality?
3. In what ways does your church work to ensure that teens and adults have a Christian understanding of sex and relationships?
4. How have the Bible’s teachings about marriage and sex and relationships impacted your life personally in a positive way? (If sharing in a group, please avoid getting into anything inappropriate in a public situation.)

Chapter 4: Rebuilding the Walls of Hostility

1. What do “antiracist” writers get right about America, past and present? What do they get wrong?
2. In what ways has the Bible served as a bulwark against racism and a support for human dignity and equality?
3. How has secular materialism negatively impacted our approaches to poverty, crime, and education? What are some better approaches to these problems?
4. What can you or your church do to promote fellowship and cooperation between Bible-believing Christians of diverse races and ethnicities? 

Chapter 5: We Must Obey Men Rather than God

1. Have you faced persecution for beliefs or actions arising from your Christian faith? Describe.
2. Have you experienced the truth of Heb. 13:5-6 when facing opposition or persecution?
3. How did you and/or your church treat disagreements about COVID-19 among Christians? What did you learn from the experience?
4. How have some Christians actually facilitated attacks on religious liberty?

Chapter 6: Some Slopes Really Are Slippery After All

1. Offer your thoughts about any of the following people and how they illustrate the “slippery slope” of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Ryan Meeks, Andy Stanley, Brian McLaren, Howard Van Till, Karl Giberson, or Frank Schaeffer.
2. Discuss either Günter Bechly or Eta Linnemann and what we can learn from their testimonies.
3. Can you share about anyone you know who has gone up or down the slippery slope? (If sharing in a group, please avoid disclosing private information or identifying people publicly.)

Chapter 7: Listening to the Wrong Voices

1. What are the main sources you rely on for information or entertainment in your family? What might the dangers be in relying on them?
2. How can you apply Acts 17:11 to respond to the problems addressed in this chapter?
3. Read the list of alternate news and information sources in the Resources “Digging Deeper” section. What source would you like to try out? Why?

Chapter 8: Pleasing the Wrong People

1. Have you ever been tempted by the “inner ring”? Describe. (If sharing in a group, please be careful about sharing information that might involve others.)
2. Who have you been trying to please this year? Has trying to please them compromised your witness in any way? Or has it been a good thing?
3. What dangers are there in Christians being too concerned about their reputation in secular society?

Chapter 9: Tolerating the Wrong Leaders

1. Have you ever experienced a watershed moment in a Christian organization? What happened?
2. What lessons can you takeaway from the experience of Seattle Pacific described in this chapter?
3. How can you apply the lessons from Seattle Pacific to a Christian organization you are involved in?
4. What can we learn and apply from the experience of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in the 1970s?

Chapter 10: A Call to Wisdom

1. What is syncretism? Do you have any examples you can share from the Christian organizations or circles you have been involved with?
2. Have you ever encountered a Christian engaging in the misuse of language to confuse Christian teaching on a topic? What happened?
3. Have you ever encountered a Christian or Christian group misusing relationships, guilt, or secrecy to quell legitimate debate or criticisms? What happened?
4. How do you discern whether concerns about the tone of your speech are legitimate or simply a subterfuge to suppress legitimate criticisms?

Chapter 11: A Call to Action

1. What does it mean to “do no harm” when it comes to Stockholm Syndrome Christianity? Are there any areas of your life where you may be doing harm and need to make a change?
2. Describe one or two specific suggestions for action from this chapter that you hope to implement personally.

Chapter 12: A Call to Faithfulness

1. Have you or your church been guilty of worshiping worldly success? If so, how do you plan to change?
2. Did the section of this chapter on “The Mysterious and Surprising Sovereignty of God” provide any encouragement to you? Explain.
3. What is one of your favorite outposts of the kingdom, and why?