acasualreadersrecord's review against another edition
5.0
This was a very thought provoking, gospel saturated, humble presentation of ideas. I appreciate the approach and the conclusions, and I feel like I'm walking away with a lot to chew on!
megpsmit's review against another edition
4.0
This book gave me a lot of things to think about to regards to how Christians can and should engage in politics in America. It goes though a lot of things I had never thought through in detail and gave lots of great examples and biblical foundations. I did not love the way it was structured but I think it could probably work well for a small group better then just reading through.
rachel_23's review against another edition
4.0
"Politics is ugly and imperfect because our world is broken - because we as individuals are broken. Nothing was unaffected by the fall (Genesis 3), and politics is no exception."
This book was thought-provoking and a helpful resource in trying to navigate politics as a believer. Our primary focus must always be to reflect Christ's love, but political action can be a means to love and advocate for our neighbor. There were some areas where I thought the book could have dived deeper, but I am thankful for this movement and this book.
This book was thought-provoking and a helpful resource in trying to navigate politics as a believer. Our primary focus must always be to reflect Christ's love, but political action can be a means to love and advocate for our neighbor. There were some areas where I thought the book could have dived deeper, but I am thankful for this movement and this book.
timhoiland's review against another edition
4.0
As headlines, polls, and everyday Facebook interactions remind us, we're a country divided. Sometimes it seems we're living on separate planets, with wildly different, seemingly incompatible conceptions of what constitutes reality. We need to take a timeout.
In this book from the AND Campaign, the authors invite us – that is, U.S. Christians – to take a deep breath, to reconsider our political categories with something closer to a resting heartbeat. Giboney, Wear, and Butler probably don't agree on every issue. Nor are they writing from a position of neutrality (as if such a thing were possible). But they do consistently demonstrate a commitment to principle over partisanship; humility over hubris. Here's just one line of many I could highlight: “When it comes to political ideology, to be conservative or progressive at all times and on every issue is not only to be intellectually lazy and easily manipulated, but also it’s unfaithful.”
Wherever you find yourself on the political spectrum in the year of our Lord 2020, you'll be challenged by this book. But I promise, you won't be called names.
In this book from the AND Campaign, the authors invite us – that is, U.S. Christians – to take a deep breath, to reconsider our political categories with something closer to a resting heartbeat. Giboney, Wear, and Butler probably don't agree on every issue. Nor are they writing from a position of neutrality (as if such a thing were possible). But they do consistently demonstrate a commitment to principle over partisanship; humility over hubris. Here's just one line of many I could highlight: “When it comes to political ideology, to be conservative or progressive at all times and on every issue is not only to be intellectually lazy and easily manipulated, but also it’s unfaithful.”
Wherever you find yourself on the political spectrum in the year of our Lord 2020, you'll be challenged by this book. But I promise, you won't be called names.
bcbartuska's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! This brief book is a breath of fresh air for the Christian who wants to faithfully engage in politics in the US. The current political climate would have us believe that we must pick a side and be all in on every issue. This book reminds us that that is simply not true. It is possible to think critically, love our neighbor, and refuse to compromise on biblical values. We can engage in an imperfect system while placing our ultimate hope in a perfect and holy God.
mhuntone's review against another edition
4.0
A short and to the point read, honestly this was exactly the book I needed right now. A book for Christians interested or involved in politics/civic action- but not a list of policy positions to take, but rather guidance for how to approach involvement from a Biblical lens. A good read for any of us doing the work of social justice as a fulfilment of our command to love our neighbor as ourselves!
annikarhyan's review against another edition
3.0
Lots of good stuff in this book, but felt pretty surfacey at times. Another reader described its flow like that of an “about” book, which I would agree with. It might have been a better read at a time when the reader is not burnt out on politics, which was not the case for me at the time of reading. A good intro level book in my opinion, but feel like it would do well to add more depth throughout the conversation.
danyell919's review against another edition
5.0
This book was fabulous. I wanted to read it before IF:Gathering where Justin Giboney is doing a breakout session. I think everyone should read this - especially Christians who want to engage about politics in a healthy and compassionate way.
triza78's review against another edition
5.0
The most balanced book on Christian civic engagement I’ve read. Thoroughly Biblical and full of Scripture. Folks on the left and right should find this a helpful read.