Humane Christianity by Alan Bartlett

Humane Christianity by Alan Bartlett

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Humane Christianity examines how the church, which should be an example of God's love in the world, has so often throughout history been the very opposite - corrupt, oppressive, abusive, and inhumane.

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Humane Christianity by Alan Bartlett

Given the failings of the institutional church, it is hardly surprising that some view Christianity with cynicism. This book seeks to regain a more positive and humane Christianity. The institutional church has much to be ashamed of in its history whether it be corruption, deceit, suppression of ideas, direct persecution, racism, patriarchy, abuse or anti-Semitism. The church can also be accused of a less-than-healthy attitude towards our physical nature, our sexuality and enjoyment of material pleasures. Given the discrepancy between what the church seems to stand for and how the gospels portray the life of Jesus, it is hardly surprising that many people regard Christianity with a certain amount of cynicism. Here, Alan Bartlett seeks to regain a sense of humane Christianity, which is marked by a fundamental shift from a negative to a positive conception of this world and from a negative to a positive motivation for the Christian life.
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ISBN 13 9780232525137
ISBN 10 0232525137
Title Humane Christianity
Author Alan Bartlett
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Darton, Longman & Todd Ltd
Year published 2004-08-09
Number of pages 226
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