This book is written from a Christian viewpoint based on studies and research done by the author -concerning the reasons for the increasing negativity towards Christians. This negativity is based on the actions of Christians themselves , due to perceived judgmental behaviors and actual actions or non actions ,taken by Christians concerning non Christians- or the unsaved , unchurched . The book lists the three main detriments of acting Christians as viewed by non Christians and the reasons for this animosity by such. The author fills a void in this area and the book comes off as a sociological study with a Christian bent , however the author is seeking an actual awareness of the issues involved and is one of the few to hit the issues head on , and actually admitting to the mainstream market that Christians, themselves- have a lot to do with this negative attitude . Mostly due to their own actions and reactions towards others. This book has gone to the main stream readers rather then being kept behind the closed doors of the non secular market . It is a unique approach to a growing issue and should be read by all with a bewilderment in the practices of exclusionary Christians .Read full review
Excellent buy! A new copy of this book, at a reasonable price. The content was research-based and had anecdotal support. We are reading and discussing the points made in the book in our Adult education class and find that many of us have had similar experiences and conflicts with our faith. I found the focus on 'busters' and 'mosaics' very informative, thought provoking and hopeful.
This book was required reading for a course. For people in Christian ministry, it was all common sense as to the perceptions of Christianity by the "outsiders." The suggested solutions, however, were simplistic and would simply be treating the symptoms as it were. The root of the rejection of Christianity lies within our culture's drift toward taking the "easy road" in life. We have generation after generation growing up with a sense of entitlement and instant gratification, each worse than the last. Christianity calls for service, denial of desires, and a disciplined life which conflicts with what the outsiders want. This is not likely to change.
This book was written by evangelical conservative Christian pollsters and it begs us to look at the reasons why young people have left the church. It is dense with 30 years of data showing the changing attitudes toward the church. Most evangelicals won't read it.....even though it was written by God-loving, conservative Christians. Granted....it's hard to read because it begs us to get the log out of our own eye. If we're really honest, most of us don't like to that. So pray....and then read this....then pray and pray some more for God's wisdom and guidance. God's mercies and love are new each morning.
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Received book in decent amount of time & in good condition. Recommended to read by a leader, so I'm looking forward in seeing what it's all about. Thanks
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