Richard G. (ralegh) - , reviewed on 6/8/2023 + 127 more book reviews

Brian McLaren has taken a close look at the texts and found evidence for a nontraditional take on Jesus's teachings. Over the years the Christian church has taken a position that there are winners and losers, good guys and bad guys in the quest for heaven. McLaren feels that God loves us all and invites us all into his grace and forgiveness. Our role on earth is not to prepare ourselves for going up to heaven, rather it is to prepare the earth for when the Messiah returns and turns the earth into the kingdom of God. We are called on to start building the kingdom now by treating each other with love and caring and respect. Well written, thought-provoking and reassuring to those who often feel pushed out by Christianity.

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