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Discover a transformative read with 'After the Good News' by Nancy McDonald Ladd. This insightful book challenges progressive faith to confront the realities of modern spirituality. In a world where liberal pulpits deliver inspiring sermons about justice and progress, Ladd highlights the struggle of individuals grappling with their spiritual journeys amidst life's tragedies. Perfect for anyone seeking an authentic religious experience, this trade paperback offers a compelling blend of storytelling and metaphor, inviting readers to reflect on their beliefs and experiences. Ladd, representing a new generation of religious leaders, emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, accountability, and the necessity of rituals. This engaging polemic encourages readers to embrace authenticity in their faith, leading to deeper connections within their communities. Join the movement towards a genuine spiritual life that acknowledges suffering while building resilience for future generations. Ideal for those looking for self-help insights intertwined with spiritual awakening, 'After the Good News' is a must-read to navigate the complexities of faith today. Order now to dive into Ladd's enlightening perspective! Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781558968288, Format: Trade paperback (US), Year: 2019, Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781558968288
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Description:
Progressive faith is at a crossroads. Liberal pulpits ring with grand sermons about the arc that bends toward justice, and about progress “onward and upward forever.” Meanwhile, the people in the pews struggle to attend to the suffering of their souls and the tragic aspects of life. In this engaging polemic, using stories and metaphor, Nancy McDonald Ladd issues a call for change. Speaking from a rising generation of clergy and lay leaders who formed their commitments to liberal religion at the end of the optimistic modernist age, she shows how the religious life is not characterized by endless human advancement but by lurching movement, crisis management, and pain.
With humor and humanity, Ladd calls religious progressives to greater authenticity and truth-telling rather than blind optimism. She charts a course forward that includes reclaiming rituals of atonement and lament and becoming more vulnerable and accountable in our relationships. She shows how, together, we might build a necessary and greater resilience among ourselves and for the generations to come.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781558968288
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Description:
Progressive faith is at a crossroads. Liberal pulpits ring with grand sermons about the arc that bends toward justice, and about progress “onward and upward forever.” Meanwhile, the people in the pews struggle to attend to the suffering of their souls and the tragic aspects of life. In this engaging polemic, using stories and metaphor, Nancy McDonald Ladd issues a call for change. Speaking from a rising generation of clergy and lay leaders who formed their commitments to liberal religion at the end of the optimistic modernist age, she shows how the religious life is not characterized by endless human advancement but by lurching movement, crisis management, and pain.
With humor and humanity, Ladd calls religious progressives to greater authenticity and truth-telling rather than blind optimism. She charts a course forward that includes reclaiming rituals of atonement and lament and becoming more vulnerable and accountable in our relationships. She shows how, together, we might build a necessary and greater resilience among ourselves and for the generations to come.