Practicing Christians, Practical Atheists

The task of living faithfully within today's secular culture is one of the most important issues facing Christians. Yet many misunderstand what culture is and how it shapes their hearts, minds, and souls. This book extends the work of James K. A. Smith by revealing how the secularizing influence of modern culture is not only transmitted through "cultural liturgies," but has become embedded within the seemingly harmless practices everyday practices of education, work, consumption, and leisure. As a result, even practicing Christians may become practical atheists who have thoroughly internalized secular dispositions of mind and heart. This deeper understanding of cultural formation calls into question many of the dominant approaches to ministry and formation. Rather than merely offering information and inspiration, congregations must become sites of counter-formation that enable their members to fully embody the Christian faith within everyday life.

Author: Phil Davignon
Publisher: Cascade Books
Published: 02/02/2023
Pages: 158
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d
ISBN13: 9781666737363
ISBN10: 1666737364
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Rituals & Practice | Worship & Liturgy
- Religion | Christian Theology | Ethics

About the Author
Phil Davignon is associate professor of sociology at Union University in Jackson, TN. His scholarship explores the formative power of secular culture and intentional Christian community.