Facing the Issues 4 (Contemporary Discussion Series)

by William J. Krutza

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801053102
• ISBN13: 9780801053108
• Release Date: January 1971
• Publisher: Baker Book House
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Terrific springboard for critical thought, discussion

This is far more thoughtful than most Christian texts I have seen. Rather than seeking to convert outsiders to faith, or to build an argument about how to apply one's faith, this series presents a balanced set of information that comes to bear on many issues facing the Christian community. Even though it was written in 1971, this book is still very relevant today. I was impressed with the way that the book refuses to take sides; instead, it presents information that will allow the reader to make up his or her own mind as to how to best apply one's faith to modern situations. For each topic, there is some discussion, extensive quotes from proposed arguments by experts, a series of relevant biblical quotes, and a series of questions that kick off a group discussion. In this edition, the authors address the question of the proper christian stance on war, environmentalism, obscenity, human rights, population control, science, and church ministry, among other topics. I highly recommend this open-minded book to those who believe in god, but aren't comfortable with the right-wing, fundamentalist line on all issues.