Big Christianity : what's right with the religious left / Jan G. Linn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Linn, Jan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Liberalism--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Liberalism.

Liberalism (Religion).

Christianity and politics.

Religious right.

Conservatism--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Conservatism.

Physical Description:

x, 126 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Louisville, Ky. : Westminster John Knox Press, [2006]

Summary:

In recent years, argues the author, religious and political dialogue in the United States has been hijacked by the so-called religious right, a coalition of conservative Christian leaders who purport to speak for all Christians but whose politicized brand of Christianity excludes many and falls short of the true gospel message. Jan Linn argues for a bigger Christianity, one big enough to embrace all of God's people with a message of inclusion and acceptance. In his passionate argument, Linn recovers the prophetic voice of a faith that cannot be reduced to a single nation, race, or class and echoes a call for justice, integrity, and deep faithfulness in the political landscape of contemporary America.

Contents:

1 A Bigger Christianity 1

2 Framing a Bigger Christianity 9

3 Bigger Christianity as a Voice for God 15

4 Bigger Christianity for a Small World 21

5 Embracing Bigger Christianity 33

6 Bigger Christianity and the State 95

7 Bigger Christianity and a Real Religious Left 105

8 Bigger Christianity Setting the Agenda 111.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-126).

ISBN:

0664230156

OCLC:

62790068

Publisher Number:

9780664230159