The Myth of a Christian Religion: Losing Your Religion for the Beauty of a Revolution

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Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Zondervan (April 14, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0310283833
ISBN-13: 978-0310283836
Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 1 inches
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Imitating the life of Jesus isn't solely about embracing his message of love, sacrifice and service, according to evangelical pastor Boyd. In his latest book, the author of The Myth of a Christian Nation also asserts that becoming part of the beautiful revolution means rebelling against everything that is incompatible with that way of life, including violence, poverty, sexual promiscuity and secularism. While exhortations to practice the presence of God and be generous to the poor are likely to be uncontroversial, the writer seems to enjoy afflicting the comfortable, whether they are church-going believers or secular atheists. His critique of the pagan values of our nation and his impassioned call to choose love over judgment may occasion heated conversation among more conservative readers, while his endearing honesty and accessible style will undoubtedly appeal to others. Boyd has included an extensive action guide, which includes multiple exercises for self-reflection, as well as his practical suggestions for churches and small groups on how, as he sees it, to lose one's religion and become a part of the radical kingdom of Jesus. (May) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Review The Myth of a Christian Religion is one of the most sensible, fog-clearing books that I've read on the subject God's Kingdom to date. I highly recommend it to all Christians, especially those who wish to cut through the religious clutter that surrounds American politics today. -- Frank Viola, author of From Eternity to Here, Reimagining Church, and Pagan Christianity <br><br> The Myth of a Christian Religion: Losing Your Religion for the Beauty of a Revolution