Description
Wasn't the South African Apartheid supported by Christians? Weren't the Crusades motivated by greed, but advocated by the church? Don't phoney television preachers manipulate viewers into donating money? William Edgar addresses these and other questions honestly, without attempting to dismiss or explain away their uncomfortable realities. He displays the good aspects of the church even more brilliantly through frankly and Biblically acknowledging the bad. If you have ever asked the question.
Does Christianity Really Work? this will be an interesting and enlightening read, whatever your prior convictions.
Contents
Dedication .......................................................................7
Preface .............................................................................9
Acknowledgments .........................................................13
Introduction ..................................................................15
1 Peace-Making: A Time to Resist .......................27
2 Peace-Making: A Time to Bind Up ..................53
3 Social Reform ....................................................73
4 Health Care ........................................................89
5 The Quandary of Unanswered Prayer ...........115
6 Staying the Course ..........................................133
7 Persistent Sins: Temperamental Inclination ...149
8 Besetting Sins: Addiction ................................173
9 Is it Beyond Me? ..............................................193
Further Reading ..........................................................205
Product Details
Title: Does Christianity Really Work?
Author: William Edgar
Release Date: July 2016
Pages: 208
Format: Trade paperback
Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.0 x 1.2 cm
ISBN: 9781781917756
Imprint: Christian Focus