Description
When four religious leaders walk across the road, it's not the beginning of a joke. It's the start of one of the most important conversations in today's world. Can you be a committed Christian without having to condemn or convert people of other faiths? Is it possible to affirm other religious traditions without watering down your own? In his most important book yet, widely acclaimed author and speaker Brian McLaren proposes a new faith alternative, one built on benevolence and solidarity rather than rivalry and hostility. This way of being Christian is strong but doesn't strong-arm anyone, going beyond mere tolerance to vigorous hospitality toward, interest in, and collaboration with the other. Blending history, narrative, and brilliant insight, McLaren shows readers step-by-step how to reclaim this strong-benevolent faith, challenging us to stop creating barriers in the name of God and learn how affirming other religions can strengthen our commitment to our own. And in doing so, he invites Christians to become more Christ-like than ever before.
Author: Brian D. McLaren
Publisher: Jericho Books
Published: 09/10/2013
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 8.01h x 5.25w x 0.79d
ISBN13: 9781455513956
ISBN10: 1455513954
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Comparative Religion
- Religion | Christian Living | Social Issues
- Religion | Ethics
Author: Brian D. McLaren
Publisher: Jericho Books
Published: 09/10/2013
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 8.01h x 5.25w x 0.79d
ISBN13: 9781455513956
ISBN10: 1455513954
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Comparative Religion
- Religion | Christian Living | Social Issues
- Religion | Ethics
About the Author
Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. After teaching college English, Brian was a church planter, pastor, and networker in the Baltimore-Washington DC area for over 20 years. He is a popular conference speaker and a frequent guest lecturer for denominational and ecumenical leadership gatherings in the U.S. and internationally, and is Theologian-in-Residence at Life in the Trinity Ministry.