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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherThe Foundry Publishing
ISBN-10083412565X
ISBN-139780834125650
eBay Product ID (ePID)21038452922
Product Key Features
Book TitleCharitable Discourse : Talking about the Things That Divide Us
TopicChristian Life / Spiritual Growth
Publication Year2011
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
GenreReligion
AuthorDan Boone
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight11.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-045179
eBook FormatContent Package
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Decimal287.9/9
SynopsisHomosexuality, social drinking, and politics . . .Why is it so hard to talk about these topics and others like them in the church?, Homosexuality, social drinking, and politics . . .Why is it so hard to talk about these topics and others like them in the church? What keeps us from having open and honest conversations about complex and controversial issues? The silence in the pews about these matters can be deafening. Often members say little, fearing disagreement and rebuttal, others strongly assert half-truths and biases. Nothing gets truly discussed, and many, especially the youth, become discouraged and leave.A Charitable Discourse insightfully explores why this happens, looking closely at the ways people avoid and prevent authentic dialog, from labeling and grandstanding to religious abuse. Seven controversial issues are discussed with understanding, sincerity, and compassion.