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We carry the fire : family and citizenship as spiritual calling / Richard A. Hoehn.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Church Publishing Incorporated, [2021]Description: xv, 231 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781640653825
  • 1640653821
Subject(s): Summary: "We Carry the Fire begins with actions that nurture families and citizenship, fostering present-moment satisfaction through service. This brand of spirituality results in tangible outcomes in the real world: less poverty and better health, the restoration of nature, minimization of inequality, optimization of education and opportunity, and the human spirit improved both qualitatively and quantitatively. The author shows how actively engaging in this direct and concrete work, as opposed to an abstract or elusive feeling of spirituality, provides a profound sense of meaning. As we link our lives with humanity's deepest values and highest hopes with people of every kind, in every place, on every day, all over the world, we experience a feeling of being constructive and in solidarity with others. As congregations are struggling to adjust to contemporary realities, Hoehn brings the passion and knowledge of a pastor, academic, author, activist, grassroots organizer down to earth in real time"--
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

We Carry the Fire describes a social and political spirituality defined by actions that save families, civilization, and the planet.

These actions, based on values articulated in religious congregations, result in tangible outcomes in the real world: people live instead of die, democracy is strengthened, nature is restored, and the human spirit flourishes.

The author shows how an action-spirituality is different from me- and escapist-spiritualities. Spiritual meaning is found by working in solidarity with people around the world to love our neighbors, as well as those who aren't our neighbors, as ourselves.

As congregations are struggling to adjust to contemporary realities, Hoehn brings the passion and knowledge of a pastor, academic, author, activist, and grassroots organizer down to earth in real time.

Includes bibliographical references.

"We Carry the Fire begins with actions that nurture families and citizenship, fostering present-moment satisfaction through service. This brand of spirituality results in tangible outcomes in the real world: less poverty and better health, the restoration of nature, minimization of inequality, optimization of education and opportunity, and the human spirit improved both qualitatively and quantitatively. The author shows how actively engaging in this direct and concrete work, as opposed to an abstract or elusive feeling of spirituality, provides a profound sense of meaning. As we link our lives with humanity's deepest values and highest hopes with people of every kind, in every place, on every day, all over the world, we experience a feeling of being constructive and in solidarity with others. As congregations are struggling to adjust to contemporary realities, Hoehn brings the passion and knowledge of a pastor, academic, author, activist, grassroots organizer down to earth in real time"--

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