Samuel L. Perry
Biography
Samuel L. Perry has served as professor of sociology at the University of Oklahoma, and co-wrote The Flag and the Cross.
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Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“" Damned If She Does is so much more than a book about women leaving the church. It's about the future of American Christianity. Sarah Stankorb lays out the stakes: Despite their historic subjugation and abuse in traditional Christian contexts, American women hold churches together. They also exercise the greatest religious influence on their young children. And while the Christian Right doubles down on patriarchy and culture warring, they're driving away the very lifeblood of American Christianity. Stankorb's gripping stories at once enraged me over the hypocrisy and abuse so rife within these churches and also inspired me. These marvelous women in Stankorb's account show us what bravery, conviction, and strength look like.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“This is the book I've been waiting for! Around the country, Christians who lament how Christian nationalism has gripped their families and churches are asking, 'What can we do?' The answer, as Caleb Campbell reminds us, isn't war but a commitment to love, conversation, and in a word, ministry. This book not only corrects our perspective but also offers practical insights for lovingly disarming the false gospel of Christian nationalism.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“In this profoundly humane and personal book, Denker recognizes that the 'crisis of masculinity' is not worse for white Christian boys, but is different. Our nation's history of patriarchy, white supremacy, and Christian nationalism makes it so. And those differences are producing a dangerous cocktail of internalized victimization, anger, and violence. With powerful stories of radicalization and redemption, Denker not only diagnoses the problem; with a pastor's heart, she shows us the way out.”
Science & Faith
“C. S. Lewis once told an audience of Oxford students that God isn’t glorified when we tell lies to protect his reputation. Honoring God with our minds means a resolute commitment to the facts. And the facts, as Janet Kellogg Ray explains, tell us evolution is true. That’s not only okay for Christians to believe, it’s imperative. And it’s beautiful. Writing with equal parts humor and clarity, Ray winsomely confronts strawman arguments from creation apologists with accessible explanations about how evolution actually works and what that means for humans created in God’s image. A rewarding book for Christians of all ages and education levels who want to understand God’s creation in all its complexity.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“remain silent about God’s kingdom or conquer their opponents in its name, Wright and Bird call the church to choose neither. Christians have a vital role to play in politics at all levels of government. Yet as Wright and Bird explain, those who bear the name ‘Christian’ represent Jesus in their service and sacrifice, boldly speaking truth to power when necessary, neither in dominating their neighbors nor capitulating to evil. Can Christians defend pluralism and liberal democracy and remain faithful to King Jesus? Not only is it possible, Wright and Bird explain why they must.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Finally, a book that goes beyond simply lamenting our cyborg-like reliance on soul-hollowing electronic devices. We've all read about the increased distractions, the insecurities, and the polarization (intentionally!) generated by our attention economy. But Dr. Felicia Wu Song offers us something unique: an alternative theology and praxis that doesn't require demonizing or rejecting digital tools. Interpreting our current technological situation within a fully embodied Christian framework that stresses our fundamental need for community, Dr. Song teaches us practical liturgies that lead to true growth within our current context rather than retreating from it. Beautifully written, this is a valuable contribution to Christians navigating our brave new world.”
History & Biography
“Dr. Berkley Fletcher's very personal look into the experiences of white evangelical missionary kids (MKs) will leave few readers unprovoked. Many will be provoked to shock and further disillusionment with the white evangelical subculture. Many others will be provoked to defensiveness, protesting about all the people missionaries serve or the many MKs who've cherished their experiences. (I found myself provoked in both directions as I read.) Most importantly, however, this book will provoke serious discussion about the blind spots of American Christians and what it really means to love God and love people, within our homes and abroad.”
The Religion of American Greatness
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“I'll be recommending this book to every thinking Christian I know who's looking to understand why nationalism, and Christian nationalism in particular, is such a danger for the church and American democracy. Beautifully written from a conservative, Christian perspective, Paul Miller carefully engages the arguments for both nationalism and Christian nationalism, and shows them to be sorely lacking. Christian nationalism is illiberal, antidemocratic, and ultimately for Christians, unbiblical and inconsistent with authentic gospel witness. Miller shows us all the better way.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“If you think you've already read everything you need to understand American Christian nationalism, think again. The movement is more diverse than many realize. And nobody knows its charismatic and violent elements better than Matthew D. Taylor.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Nationalism is a scourge on the global Christian church and the world. . . . For Christians, nationalism is a rival religion, demanding service and sacrifice. For the American church, that sacrifice is her integrity and global witness in exchange for culture-war victories—a Faustian bargain. With a theologian’s eye and pastor’s heart, Ritchie warns against the demonic idolatry of nationalism and shows us a better way.”
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