It's the end of Christianity as we know it. But it's not a catastrophe-it's an opportunity. Thousands are walking away from the church. Christians are grappling with their faith. And both believers and nonbelievers wondering-what's coming next? Fearless and provocative, spiritual trailblazer Christian Piatt offers a roadmap to the future of faith with an unflinching examination of the church today. What's left? Pairing the best "virtues" and worst "scandals" of Christianity, Piatt invites us to abandon institutional religion for deeper, truer faith. Can we fix it? Guided by the biggest historical, religious, and pop-cultural pioneers of the post Christian era, he demonstrates how to save the best of what Christianity has to offer-and how to rediscover and reinvent the rest. Do we care? There's plenty of good left in Christianity-if we dare to be as scandalously graceful and loving as Jesus Himself. Bold and insightful, Postchristian dares Christians to break out of the box and invites outsiders into the fold as we revolutionize faith for a postmodern world.
Have you ever had a burning question that seemed off limits or inappropriate to ask about Christianity, the Bible, or Jesus? You Can’t Ask That! gathers 50 of the most provocative, challenging, or otherwise taboo questions that many of us have wondered about but few have actually asked. Edited by Christian Piatt, who once had a bible thrown at his head for asking too many questions during a Sunday school class, this collection considers nothing off limits and takes the hard questions seriously. Responses from theology professors, pastors, lay leaders, and other progressive Christians range from the personal to the profound and from sarcastic to deeply touching. By offering multiple perspectives to those banned questions, readers can craft their own answers. Better yet, they’ll understand that questioning faith is not taboo; it’s the foundation of a strong and growing faith.
There’s more to life than computerized slippers and sexy ring tones. The world revolves around something greater than ourselves, and we all burn for intimacy, crave community, and struggle for eternity. This is a book about sex, sushi, and salvation—a book of snapshots—the ups and downs, the failures and fortunes. If you hunger for a raw faith that satisfies the soul, read on.
Theology and science are relatively poorly represented in today's world, a world of biased facts, misrepre- sented realities, and lack of investigative enquiry, which is often prejudicial and unbalanced in reasoning. Wouldn't it be nice if everyone learned to dissect information with the ability to not prejudge until all evidence is available? If everyone became determined not to be led by another's self-aggrandizing or nefarious intentions? Excuse Me, Life is Calling asks you to consider the relationship of all the world's great theologies and how these interplay with science-an interplay that has struggled, despite the deep linkages between the two, for thousands of years. The symbiotic relationship between theology and science reveals that each field of study needs the other, even though science is not theology and theology is not science. Think past the presented evidence and see the inclusive realities surrounding each subject, realities that are often publicly presented as propaganda (for a multitude of reasons). Follow an historical path of evidence-based misrepresentation over hundreds, if not thousands of years. From a discussion of various theologies to the science of creation and evolution to startling concerns about the future, Excuse Me, Life is Calling encourages readers' development of a process of greater thought, both as an individual and with others interested in similar topics. The truth is out there, if you're able to open your mind and look for it with diligence....
Help Wanted! No Experience Needed. Apply at your local church. God desires individuals to carry out His work. There seems to be a great falling away of members from small to medium sized Churches. Many are now attending larger Churches attempting to hide in the crowd. This so called "Walmart syndrome" is real and is happening. Whether you are in a small or large church, the pastor needs your help! We are all busy, but it is no excuse. It is time for all to be about our Father's business. If you are spiritually unemployed and feel temporarily disconnected from GOD, then you need to be reconnected to the ultimate power source. GOD is looking for people to become more than conquerors, true worshippers and over-comers that will embrace his Word and unleash His power in their lives. It is time for you to answer this call! Help Wanted is call to action for Christians and Non-Christians to get busy for GOD.
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