You Can Believe!: An Introduction to the New Christianity

by Grant Schnarr

Book Overview

Does God love and care for each individual? Should the Bible be interpreted literally? Why are we here? Questions such as these persist for many people today. Grant Schnarr presents "the new Christianity," based on the Bible and the teachings of the eighteenth-century theologian Emanuel Swedenborg. Schnarr examines the underlying reasons that prevent people from truly believing and provides logical and positive answers to life's questions. The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877853185
• ISBN13: 9780877853183
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Swedenborg Foundation
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.7" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Finally! Someone who talks about God and actually makes sense!

This book is such a breath of fresh air! Grant presents a view on timeless wisdom that, finally, does not insult my intelligence. At no time does Grant talk down to his readers or over their heads. This book should be required reading for anyone who has experienced a crisis of faith, or has never found a dialouge about God that resonated to them. All I can say is Grant, you rock!!! Vaishali, Nalpes, FL

Wonderfully Applicable!

What an excellent book! I especially loved reading Mr. Schnarr's thoughts about marriage in chapter 6. "When a couple approaches their marriage with the belief that their love is eternal, it raises up the marriage to a new dimension from simply an earthly, temporal contract to something spiritual, above time and space." Being engaged myself, I found this section deeply inspiring- with ideas that will be immediately applicable to my life. At the same time, Mr. Schnarr's reassuring thoughts that "the Lord will provide" a deep and lasting love (if not in this world than the next) to everyone who desires it are invaluable to those who have that inner longing for a true love but who have been thus far disappointed. In fact, one of this book's greatest strengths is its ability to discuss concepts about God, the afterlife, individual purpose, growth, the Bible, and more in a way that is applicable to the lives of a variety of people.

A superb analysis and profound study of the Christian religion

You Can Believe!: An Introduction To The New Christianity by Grant Schnarr is an informative introduction to the ever progressing world of modern Christianity. Following the fundamentals of the Bible-based teachings of the eighteenth century theologian, Emanuel Swedenborg, You Can Believe! examines the reasoning for personal detachment in modern society based upon a Christian wisdom and its preventative ideals, a detachment which is creating a more open-ended perspective of the Christian belief system. Very highly recommended for its thoughtful and thought-provoking presentation of a positive subversion, You Can Believe! is a superb analysis and profound study of the Christian religion.

A Life Saver

I feel inspired. Without the guilt of many religious books, Mr. Schnarr answers questions to traditional questions of spirituality. He addresses questions about life after death, God, and the Bible. I like the straightforward, matter-of-fact tone that gets right down to business. This book offers a very simple, very practical belief system for the taking, but doesn't condem anyone for not agreeing. An excellent find for anyone looking for a reason to believe.

Real and Honest. Read it.

This book talks right to you. It uses real-life experiences and a direct, second person tone to discuss questions of theology. If you are looking for an understandable religious discussion, this is a good place to start. Whether or not you agree with the author's conclusions, the argument is well worth reading.