Christianity After Religion: The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual

Description: Christianity After Religion by Diana Butler Bass Bass, one of contemporary Christianitys leading trend-spotters, exposes how the failings of the church today are giving rise to a new "spiritual but not religious" movement. She examines the connections--and the divisions--between theology, practice, and community that Christians experience today. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Religious affiliation continues to plummet across Christian denominations. Atheist, agnostic, and "none of the above" responses to national polling questions are at the highest levels in this countrys history. And there is a growing religious disillusionment spreading across America. Amid hand-wringing about this trend, churches that once boasted amazing growth are now flatlining or in decline. And yet, interest in "spirituality" is on the rise. What is behind the sea change in American religion In her latest book, religion expert Diana Butler Bass offers a fresh interpretation of this transformation and identifies a new spiritual awakening taking place inside and outside the church. Based on new research and a careful reading of history, Bass argues that traditional Christianity has focused on three prescriptions, in this order: 1) what to believe, 2) how to behave, 3) who to be. Spirituality, by contrast, works in the reverse: people experience a connection to the divine directly and through community, are moved to change and serve others, and eventually discover what they believe. Christianity After Religion shows how this new bottom-up approach represents the real mission and message of Jesus and explains the dramatic spiritual awakening we are witnessing today. Replete with both statistical analysis and the testimonies of grassroots movements around the country, it shows us how to approach our own faith with a newfound freedom that is both life-giving and service driven. Back Cover The Movement That Is Remaking the Faith Diana Butler Bass offers a fresh interpretation of the "spiritual but not religious" trend and shares a hope-filled vision for a renewed faith that stays true to the real message of Jesus. Author Biography Diana Butler Bass is the author of eight books on American religion, including Christianity After Religion, Christianity for the Rest of Us, and A Peoples History of Christianity. She holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Duke University, has taught at the college and graduate level, and is currently an independent scholar. She was a columnist for the New York Times Syndicate, and blogs for the Huffington Post and the Washington Post on issues of religion, spirituality, and culture. Bass is a popular speaker at conferences, colleges and universities, and churches across North America. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband, daughter, and dog. Her website is dianabutlerbass.com and she can be followed on Twitter at @dianabutlerbass. Review "Bass has done it again! Shes spot on-prophetic, compelling, and most importantly, hopeful." -- Rob Bell, author of Love Wins"Refreshing, evocative, well informed and original." -- Harvey Cox, author of The Future of Faith"Bass explains how experience, connection, and service are replacing theology as keys to the next Great Awakening. Its a fascinating story." -- Bill McKibben, author of Earth and founder of 360.org"Interesting, insightful, impressive and important." -- Marcus Borg, author of Speaking Christian"...an important and life-giving book, written by ... one of our finest religious writers." -- Parker J. Palmer, author of Let Your Life Speak"Join Bass in rebuilding religion from the bottom up!" -- Richard Rohr, O.F.M., Center for Action and Contemplation and author of Falling Upward"It is one blockbuster of an analysis that is also a delight to read." -- Phyllis Tickle, author of The Great Emergence"Diana reminds us here that, before every great awakening, folks say it is impossible... and after every great awakening, folks say it was inevitable." -- Shane Claiborne, author and activist"Of Basss many excellent books, this is the most substantive, provocative, and inspiring yet. . . . it leads to a powerful finale of sage guidance for the future." -- Brian D. McLaren, author of A New Kind of Christianity"Bass ably analyzes the struggle for awareness and change that defines spiritual awakening." -- Publishers Weekly Religion Bookline (starred review) Long Description Diana Butler Bass, one of contemporary Christianitys leading trend-spotters, exposes how the failings of the church today are giving rise to a new "spiritual but not religious" movement. Using evidence from the latest national polls and from her own cutting-edge research, Bass, the visionary author of A Peoples History of Christianity, continues the conversation began in books like Brian D. McLarens A New Kind of Christianity and Harvey Coxs The Future of Faith, examining the connections-and the divisions-between theology, practice, and community that Christians experience today. Basss clearly worded, powerful, and probing Christianity After Religion is required reading for anyone invested in the future of Christianity. Review Quote "Refreshing, evocative, well informed and original." Details ISBN0062003747 Author Diana Butler Bass Short Title CHRISTIANITY AFTER RELIGION Language English ISBN-10 0062003747 ISBN-13 9780062003744 Media Book Format Paperback Residence Alexandria, VA, US Birth 1959 Imprint HarperOne Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Subtitle The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening Illustrations Illustrations, black and white UK Release Date 2013-03-05 Pages 304 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alternative 9780062098283 DEWEY 230 Audience General AU Release Date 2013-05-02 NZ Release Date 2013-04-18 Imprint US HarperOne Publisher US HarperCollins Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-10-07 US Release Date 2021-10-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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