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Author
Publisher
Herald Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"White settlers saw land for the taking. They failed to consider the perspective of the people already here. In 'The Land Is Not Empty', author Sarah Augustine unpacks the harm of the Doctrine of Discovery - a set of laws rooted in the fifteenth century that gave Christian governments the moral and legal right to seize lands they "discovered" despite those lands already being populated by indigenous peoples. Legitimized by the church and justified...
Author
Publisher
Westminster John Knox Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
No one likes to eat alone; to approach a table filled with people, only to be told that despite the open chairs there isn't room for you. The rejection stings. It leaves a mark. Yet this is exactly what the church has been saying to far too many people for far too long: "You're not welcome here. Find someplace else to sit." How can we extend unconditional welcome and acceptance in a world increasingly marked by bigotry, fear, and exclusion? Pastor...
Author
Publisher
Lake Drive Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"For those of us who are picking up pieces of life and faith and figuring out how to heal and move forward, jaded: a poetic reckoning with white evangelical Christian indoctrination is a collection of poems--short, thoughtful, brave, and spicy--about getting stuff off our chests. Covering topics like evangelical scare tactics, sex and purity, patriarchy, white supremacy, and how the church treats the queer community, these poems say more in fewer...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
How can Christians today interact with those around them in a way that shows respect to those whose beliefs are radically different but that also remains faithful to the gospel? Timothy Keller and John Inazu bring together illuminating stories - their own and from others - to answer this vital question. Uncommon Ground gathers an array of perspectives from people thinking deeply and working daily to live with humility, patience, and tolerance in our...
45) Biblical critical theory: how the Bible's unfolding story makes sense of modern life and culture
Author
Publisher
Zondervan Academic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
A bold vision for Christians who want to engage the world in a way that is biblically faithful and culturally sensitive. In Biblical Critical Theory, Christopher Watkin shows how the Bible and its unfolding story help us make sense of modern life and culture. Critical theories exist to critique what we think we know about reality and the social, political, and cultural structures in which we live. In doing so, they make visible the values and beliefs...
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"How Do Christian Parents Keep Up with Their Children's Screen Consumption? The expert media staff at Plugged In have compiled a must-read resource to help you understand the media your children consume. Years of researching and analyzing the latest media trends are compiled in Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. Offering practical advice and strategies to help your children navigate the ever-changing landscape of pop culture, Becoming a Screen Savvy...
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