A Charitable Discourse - Talking about the Things That Divide Us (Paperback, New)

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.

General

Imprint:	Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2011
First published:	March 2011
Authors:	Dan Boone
Dimensions:	228 x 158 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	192
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-8341-2565-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Methodist Churches Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian life & practice > Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian life & practice > Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Methodist Churches Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Books > Christianity > Christian life & practice Books > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches > Methodist Churches
LSN:	0-8341-2565-X
Barcode:	9780834125650

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