Good faith : being a Christian when society thinks you're irrelevant and extreme /
Kinnaman, David, 1973-
Good faith : being a Christian when society thinks you're irrelevant and extreme / David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons. - 283 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-276).
Part I. Understanding our times. Bad faith, good faith ; Irrelevant ; Extreme ; The tension we feel and why -- Part II. Living good faith. Love, believe, live ; The right questions ; Who will lead? ; Assimilate or accommodate ; After the revolution ; Marriage, family, and friendships ; Life, death, and disability ; Race and prejudice ; The gay conversation ; We can't live without intimacy ; Five ways to be faithful -- Part III. The Church and our future. Firm center, soft edges ; Church in a new world ; Faithful in exile.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed as we try to live faithfully in a culture that seems increasingly hostile to the Christian faith. With a growing backlash against religion and people of faith, it's harder than ever to hold onto our convictions while treating friends, neighbors, coworkers, and even family members who disagree with respect and compassion. Based on groundbreaking research, this timely book by the bestselling authors of unChristian explores politics, sexuality, race, gender, and religious freedom, helping you: · respond with compassion, clarity and confidence to the most toxic issues of our day · discover the most significant cultural trends that are creating both obstacles and opportunities for Christians · know what you believe and why it doesn't make you a judgmental or extreme person · stop being afraid to talk about what you believe and start having meaningful conversations about tough issues · understand the heart behind opposing views and learn how to stay friends across differences. - inside front flap
9780801013171 $19.99 0801013178 9780801019180 0801019184
2015045537
Christianity and culture.
Good faith : being a Christian when society thinks you're irrelevant and extreme / David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons. - 283 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-276).
Part I. Understanding our times. Bad faith, good faith ; Irrelevant ; Extreme ; The tension we feel and why -- Part II. Living good faith. Love, believe, live ; The right questions ; Who will lead? ; Assimilate or accommodate ; After the revolution ; Marriage, family, and friendships ; Life, death, and disability ; Race and prejudice ; The gay conversation ; We can't live without intimacy ; Five ways to be faithful -- Part III. The Church and our future. Firm center, soft edges ; Church in a new world ; Faithful in exile.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed as we try to live faithfully in a culture that seems increasingly hostile to the Christian faith. With a growing backlash against religion and people of faith, it's harder than ever to hold onto our convictions while treating friends, neighbors, coworkers, and even family members who disagree with respect and compassion. Based on groundbreaking research, this timely book by the bestselling authors of unChristian explores politics, sexuality, race, gender, and religious freedom, helping you: · respond with compassion, clarity and confidence to the most toxic issues of our day · discover the most significant cultural trends that are creating both obstacles and opportunities for Christians · know what you believe and why it doesn't make you a judgmental or extreme person · stop being afraid to talk about what you believe and start having meaningful conversations about tough issues · understand the heart behind opposing views and learn how to stay friends across differences. - inside front flap
9780801013171 $19.99 0801013178 9780801019180 0801019184
2015045537
Christianity and culture.