Frequently Avoided Questions: An Uncensored Dialogue on Faith - Softcover

Smith, ChuckJr.; Whitlock, Matt

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9780801065439: Frequently Avoided Questions: An Uncensored Dialogue on Faith

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ISBN 10: 0801065437 ISBN 13: 9780801065439

Publisher: Baker Books, 2005

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During the past two hundred years, Christians were challenged to answer many difficult questions relating to science and philosophy. But the world has changed. People are asking new questions that test the boundaries of faith. Emphasizing the need for dialogue in conversations of faith, Chuck Smith Jr. and Matt Whitlock explore these new questions, touching on everything from forgiveness to homosexuality. In each chapter, the authors discuss the issue in terms of how Christians may have responded before and how they could respond today-not to emphasize one over the other, but to encourage readers to examine both perspectives on each debate and thereby gain the knowledge needed to form their own responses to these tough issues.

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About the Author:

Chuck Smith Jr. has served as a pastor for twenty-seven years and is currently senior pastor at Capo Beach Calvary. His father founded Calvary Chapel, a Southern California church that developed innovative ministries to reach young people in the 1970s. Today, Chuck is doing the same. He and his wife, Barbara, have five children and five grandchildren. They live in Capistrano Beach, California.

Matt Whitlock works for Youth With a Mission (YWAM) as a teacher, leader, and leadership consultant. He and his wife, Elissa, live in Kona, Hawaii.

Review:

Exemplifies the kind of honest, direct and respectful conversations that are so needed—and too rare—in the church today. -- Brian McLaren, author/pastor

Their ‘new school’ probings and challenges point the way to a more vibrant witness to the gospel. -- Richard Mouw, Fuller Theological Seminary

This is no easy-answer book. It is challenging, provocative and immensely hopeful. -- Barry Taylor, Fuller Theological Seminary

This may become the language handbook of the next generation as they seek to find their voice. -- Dr. Ron Martoia, transformational architect

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