More Light, Less Heat: How Dialogue Can Transform Christian Conflicts Into Growth

by Joseph Phelps

Book Overview

So often the call to dialogue masks a requirement that we set aside our deepest convictions on important questions. This book should be required reading for everyone who is about to enter into a potentially divisive debate. ?Richard Mouw, president, Fuller Theological Seminary This breakthrough guide introduces a powerful armistice for those battling the Christian culture war Dialogue.' As a basic healing practice, dialogue enables people to discuss...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787942863
• ISBN13: 9780787942861
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Worth a Read!

More Light, Less Heat helps Christians take a more objective view of their own beliefs and opinions and then offer the same grace-filled approach to others. The point is to gain a fuller perspective of what is behind the conflict beyond "who's right and who's wrong and who's to blame". The goal is to find common ground, use manners in discussing issues and being deliberately careful to listen in order to better understand (not persuade.) I found this book helpful and insightful.