Americans increasingly think in terms of red and blue. God and Country examines the religious roots of these cultural divisions in American political life.
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But don't for a moment think Garrison blames all of life's problems on the religious right. She's blessed with the ability to observe, cringe at and poke fun at anyone who insists on a "correct Christian response" to complex social and political matters. If you like the Door 's approach to the lighter side of Christian culture, or if you just need a good laugh after reading too many serious religion books, it doesn't get much better than this.
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Would you like to tell us about a lower price? If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support? Learn more about Amazon Prime. A master of satire with a theological black belt, Becky Garrison shines a bright light on hypocrisy from both sides of the political spectrum, exposing how both red and blue Christians hold hostage the teachings of Jesus in service to their own partisan gain. Read more Read less. Prime Book Box for Kids. Sponsored products related to this item What's this? Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1.
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There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. There have been a lot of books written lately describing the problems in the church today, and there's a reason: As you might expect from a satirist, the book is funny but it's also uncomfortable in places, as she catches a lot of issues dead-on accurately. Theologically, it would be hard to put Ms.
Garrison in a neat, cut-and dried category. In her introduction she gives an outline of her life She has enough experience with both the conservative and the liberal sides of the Christian community to know exactly each side's weaknesses. And - mostly important, Becky knows her own weaknesses, tells the reader that she herself is still a work in progress.
In fact, this is an important factor that makes her writing effective. A lot of the book deals with her alarm at the way politics have polarized the church. The book was written during George W. Bush's presidency, so some of the information may be a bit dated - but not too much, really. We still have these issues going on. She takes on many of W's policies, and especially goes after churches who try to marry Christianity with a certain political party or agenda.
But she also jumps on the liberals' case as well. In fact, on page 51 she says, ". She takes on politics, "green" environmental issues, abortion, the Middle East, and prayer in schools - whew! Nobody can ever accuse Ms.
Garrison of being a lazy writer! Appendix A and B are - um - let's say - thought provoking. But I'll let you find out about that for your self. In the last chapter she appeals to genuine Christian love. Now I just hope that people will read this book and take it to heart. One person found this helpful.
The author does a good job of being humorous in describing the plight of modern churches. Called to be in the world but not of the world, many are becoming entrenched in political debate and in "showy" Christianity rather than authentic spiritual conversion. The author provides well-documented instances problems with the church in the public forum and provides insight on how things can be improved. Her insights are thought provoking, sincere, and respectful.
As a moderately conservative Christian, I was expecting this book to be more bashing than insightful. It is perhaps best remembered for its cover photo, depicting Parton posing as though appearing in a vintage USO poster. All tracks written by Dolly Parton except as noted.
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