The answer to bad religion is not no religion a guide to good religion for seekers, skeptics, and believers
In an effort to help those who've been hurt by or turned off by negative religion, Thielen explains that there is an alternative to abandoning religion: good religion. Personal stories illustrate the dangers of religion that is judgmental, anti-intellectual, and legalistic. Thielen provides counterp...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Louisville, KY :
Westminster John Knox Press,
2014.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | In an effort to help those who've been hurt by or turned off by negative religion, Thielen explains that there is an alternative to abandoning religion: good religion. Personal stories illustrate the dangers of religion that is judgmental, anti-intellectual, and legalistic. Thielen provides counterparts to the characteristics of bad religion, explaining that good religion is grace-filled, promotes love and forgiveness, and is inclusive and hope-filled. |
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| Physical Description: | xv, 160 pages ; 22 cm |
| ISBN: | 9780664239473 (alk. paper) 0664239471 (alk. paper) |
