Many
Christians today feel overwhelmed as they try to live faithfully in a
culture that seems increasingly hostile to their beliefs. Politics,
marriage, sexuality, religious freedom--with an ever-growing list of
contentious issues, believers find it harder than ever to hold on to
their convictions while treating their friends, neighbors, coworkers,
and even family members who disagree with respect and compassion. This
isn't just a problem that affects individual Christians; if left
unaddressed, the growing gap between the faithful and society's
tolerance for public faith will have lasting consequences for the church
in America.
Now the bestselling authors of unChristian
turn their data-driven insights toward the thorny question of how
Christians talk with people they know and love about the most toxic
issues of our day. They help today's disciples understand what they
believe and why, and how to keep believing it without being judgmental
and defensive. Readers will discover the most significant trends that
offer both obstacles and opportunities to God's people, and how not only
to challenge culture but to create and renew it for the common good.
Perhaps most importantly, David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons invite fellow
Christians to understand the heart behind opposing views and show them
how to be loving, life-giving friends despite profound differences. This
will be the go-to book for young adult and older believers who don't
want to hide from culture but to engage and restore it.
