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 enlarge | Authors: David Kinnaman, Gabe Lyons
Publisher: Baker Books
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ISBN: 0801013003
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Publication Date: October 1, 2007
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 Unchristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks.... October 24, 2008
D. King (Bartlesville, OK)
This book is much needed for the Christian community if they want to be at all effective in reaching people and loving people of any generation. Often, overtly unloving behaviors have been unrecognized as such by deeming them as warnings or as right. This book gives a perspective of how outsiders view Christianity...and it is not pretty...but so very essential that Christians take a look at their own behaviors and attitudes, or they will miss the mark.
Grains of Truth AND Stumbling Blocks October 24, 2008
Molly Brown
The research and ideas presented here are worth the time to consider by any Christian or church body. If we do not wake up to how others view Christians and the church and examine ourselves in the process, we will miss opportunities to share our greatest treasure with others and honor God. Rather than wrap ourselves in self-righteous smugness, we need to see ourselves as others see us, and then examine those views in light of the gospel, not take license to examine and judge others. If others' perceptions have only a grain of truth, and that gets in the way, then we need to let Christ's light and love change us so we can more honestly reflect him in the world. Don't let the grain of truth become a stumbling block to others.
Good Book October 23, 2008
Dirk A. Robinson (Billings, MT)
I would recommend this book for anyone this is concerned about Christianity. The authors did a great job of pointing out the issues that The Church is facing in America. I know that I will take these issue to heart while working with the youth in my Church. Some of the issue that were addressed were hard to shallow, and I am guilty of the issues/concerns. "UnChristian" has show me that I must change my ways while dealing with indivdual that are not Christian. To be more Christlike, not humanlike.
Irritating and Elevating October 9, 2008
Joel S. Frady (USA)
I think the Barna group has revealed in Unchristian facts about the younger generation (18-29) which will be eye-opening and maybe a little uncomfortable for many in the church who will read this book. The book on one level is very irritating because it brings so many accusations against Christians that it can become quite depressing. Who wants to be part of something that is hypocritical, manipulative, homophobic, insular, political, and judgmental? Taken as a whole, no one would want to come within miles of a church after reading that list. The list is about perception, not reality. There are probably millions of Christians in America who are humbly going about their daily lives seeking to bless others. Many Christians are just trying to raise children and make it, like everybody else. But we have been painted in a most negative light in most cases by the entertainment/media of our culture. I am no conspiracy theorist, but I do believe there is a bias against Christianity among many in the media. Why? I believe it may be explained in part by the unchristian way they were treated in their early experiences with church. Now I know that is a broad brush but the most vocal opponenets of Christianity in the entertainment/media world often come from a strict religious background. So perceptions are a big part of the problem the younger generations are having with Christianity. And these perceptions are largely driven by a media that is hostile to Christianity. So what is the solution? I believe the book hints at it in the call to real acts of love for non-Christians and humble and courageous service to a needy world. For Christians, it can never be an either-or approach of care for physical needs or sharing the gospel, it must be a both-and approach where our actions give credibility to our words.
The central problem the church can address, in my view, relating to the issues presented in unchristian, is to stop making the local church the be all and end all of activity and to start focusing on the kingdom of God, of which the local church is just a part. Pastors and church members get too caught up in the activities of the church (and this takes many forms) and neglect the daily living of life in Christ in a community among unchurched people. Megachurch flashy contemporary expressions of church are in danger of becoming ingrown and stifled as must as traditional smaller churches. When it becomes about us instead of about God and his love for the world, we have lost the battle and the media stereotypes become all too easy to pin on us because they carry a hint of the truth. If this book moves us out of the four walls of the church and away from endless meetings and church organizing to real ministry to the world, what will be an irritating book to read could become an elevating book for the church.
Ever Christian should read this book, especially pastors! September 30, 2008
Brian Lewis (Oklahoma, USA)
Great book, every Christian should read this book. This book is especially beneficial for pastors and will help them in the way they lead and guide their congregation.
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