
unChristian
What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity...and Why it Matters
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Lloyd James
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David Kinnaman
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Christians are supposed to represent Christ to the world. But according to the latest report card, something has gone terribly wrong. Using descriptions like "hypocritical," "insensitive," and "judgmental," young Americans share an impression of Christians that's nothing short of . . . unChristian.
Find out why these negative perceptions exist, learn how to reverse them in a Christlike manner, and discover practical examples of how Christians can positively contribute to culture.
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- Mario
- 09-17-10
If you truly love people, download this
This book deals withe the core problems that people have with Chrisitaninty. In a nutshell the problem that they have is Christians who are not acting with love toward this lost and dying world. There are tons of statistical data that support the points that David Kinnaman makes which goes far beyond him simply expressing his own opinions. The data gathered and interviews that he has done show what people are thinking and saying about Christianity. Weather their perceptions are true or not, this is the way that we are perceived by our world. To be able to reach someones heart, you need to understand their point of view. I found that I had some pretty innacurate assumtions about what people were thinking about Christ, Christianity, and Christians like myself. If you truly love people and want to reach them with the love and mercy of Christ you despeartely need this book, as much as they need you to read it.
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- Bloab
- 10-07-17
Eye opening
This book tackled the core struggles of Christianity as a faith today, and why it is on the decline.
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- Peggy Avent
- 05-24-23
Clear bold look at Christianity
I love how you addressed generations of Christian negatives in a positive manner. So many Christian churches really appear to really be “Churches of Pharisees.” I pray that messages like this will help people to go back to what Jesus actually said. Thank you!
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- Shawna Rader
- 11-04-21
really helpful
had an awesome time listing to the book really opened my eyes and my heart thank you so much for this book
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- kim barclay
- 05-06-23
Spot on from an outsider’s perspective.
I was brought up in the church and over time have found it to be hypocritical, self righteous and judgmental. They cherry pick Bible verses, interpret it to suit there point. They don’t practice the behavior I was taught as a child. Grace, tolerance and love. I find that I can practice that on my own without the church. The book points out the painful truth the church’s don’t want to hear. What the book does not address how evangelicals and born agains pray on each other by preaching prosperity and bleeding it members dry. I know members of my family who can’t feed there own but keep giving. This book was written in 2009, I’m sure if the survey was don’t today the results would be worst. I applaud the Christian author for taking on the challenge, asking hard questions and presenting a less then flattering results. I do find it interesting that though they speak of tolerance and understanding they see no other way the their way. There is always more then one path. Todays Christian’s and anything but Christian.
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- Andrew Raymond
- 06-16-12
A Wake Up Call to the Christian Right
Mr. Kinnaman has a wake up call for contemporary Christianity. There really is a call to action -- but it's not the one that the politically connected of conservative Christianity has been screaming for so long. It is a call to become... more like Christ (*GASP*).
The author has some very solid research to back up his position as well. Through extensive interviews with younger Christians and outsiders of the post-Baby Boomer generations, he makes a very solid position that these young people see Christianity acting in some very un-Christlike ways. And it's turning them away from Christ in droves.
He then proceeds to make an excellent case based upon this research that there are some very appropriate and Christian things that contemporary Christianity can (and in my personal opinion, should) to better reflect faith in Christ to these outsiders
Narration and production are as I have always had from audible -- impeccable.
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- Cristill
- 09-24-15
My heart was forever changed
This book was very well done very well written and very well narrated... I appreciate all the extensive research and the integrity and honesty of presenting The fax. I am a mom of a 29-year-old and my son became a Christian when he was 13 years old. I can see my sons life in the pages of this book i'm grateful for reading it because it helps me to understand where my son is coming from and why he thinks the way that he does about Christianity and Christians in general even more how he feels and what he thinks about me and my faith. my son no longer attends church and has no desire to since he was 18 years old... He had a few bad experiences in the youth ministry he was a part of looking at the lives of those Who claimed to be lovers of Christ treated his friends that were "" outsiders. this book helped me to take a look at my Faith and decide to make changes in my life that are more in line with Christ and his examples of love. I gave this book 5 stars because it deserves hire and my life is changed forever because of it. I would recommend this book to all Christians in the faith Who are looking for a Reformation or restoration in your life. Amen?!
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- Shauna
- 01-09-15
Excellent book
The narrator was awesome and the book itself will compel you to read it again. I highly recommend unChristian. It's one of the best books I've ever read on the reality of our impact.
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- Austin H.
- 05-17-16
Eye opening
This is a very eye opening and powerful book that can be appreciated by both believers and non believers alike. I am quite impressed with the author's ability to accurately capture the attitudes and perceptions of my generation, and personally look forward to taking on the challenge the book offers to us all.
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- Jim
- 11-10-11
Simply Fantastic!
Well researched and presented with clarity. A must read for all who are in leadership and need a sound understanding in the nature of the modern culture and how that influences our churches.
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