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Living Gently in a Violent World - The Prophetic Witness of Weakness (Paperback, Expanded Edition)
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Living Gently in a Violent World - The Prophetic Witness of Weakness (Paperback, Expanded Edition)
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How are Christians to live in a violent and wounded world? Rather
than contending for privilege by wielding power and authority, we
can witness prophetically from a position of weakness. The church
has much to learn from an often-overlooked community-those with
disabilities. In this fascinating book, theologian Stanley Hauerwas
collaborates with Jean Vanier, founder of the worldwide L'Arche
communities. For many years, Hauerwas has reflected on the lives of
people with disability, the political significance of community,
and how the experience of disability addresses the weaknesses and
failures of liberal society. And L'Arche provides a unique model of
inclusive community that is underpinned by a deep spirituality and
theology. Together, Vanier and Hauerwas carefully explore the
contours of a countercultural community that embodies a different
way of being and witnesses to a new order-one marked by radical
forms of gentleness, peacemaking, and faithfulness. The authors'
explorations shed light on what it means to be human and how we are
to live. The robust voice of Hauerwas and the gentle words of
Vanier offer a synergy of ideas that, if listened to carefully,
will lead the church to a fresh practicing of peace, love and
friendship. This invigorating conversation is for everyday
Christians who desire to live faithfully in a world that is violent
and broken. This expanded edition now includes a study guide for
individual reflection or group discussion.
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