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Brad R. Braxton Braxton
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1517 Media
Published
April 2023
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Brad R. Braxton Braxton
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Publisher
1517 Media
Published
April 2023
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Open
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In Open, Brad Braxton boldly articulates an open theology--progressive approaches that promote unorthodox theological reflection and the creation of inclusive communities. Despite attempts by many right-wing politicians and conservative Christians to curtail diverse religious and cultural expressions, an open embrace of pluralism enhances Christianity's capacity to foster healing, hope, and restorative justice. Thus, Christian communities should be audaciously open about being open.
Attempts to box in God diminish us spiritually and render us prone to small-mindedness and mean-spiritedness. Certain Christians function as if God cannot withstand robust engagement with the complexities of a diverse world. God does not need to be protected by religious fence-building and cultural gatekeeping. To honor an open God who delights in diversity, we should create open communities committed to radically inclusive love.
This book engages serious, even controversial, topics including Jesus's identity, reparations for slavery, LGBTQ equality, the Black Lives Matter movement, warfare and non-violence, environmental justice, and interreligious collaboration. Insisting that there is room for all, an open theology empowers us to create broad spaces where people from diverse backgrounds with divergent beliefs can peacefully probe their differences and celebrate their similarities for the sake of a better world.
If you are tired of closed-minded religion that sows division and hatred, open this book! If you are searching for compassionate spirituality that promotes inclusion and justice, open this book! Here you will find an open theology--creative thinking about God and courageous practices for building diverse communities through radically inclusive love.
Author
Brad R. Braxton Braxton
Book Format
Paperback
Publisher
1517 Media
Published
April 2023
Weight
318g
Dimensions
140 x 216 x 20 mm
ISBN
9781506488813
ISBN-10
1506488811
Eden Code
5698653
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Author/Creator: Brad R. Braxton Braxton
ISBN: 9781506488813
Publisher: 1517 Media
Release Date: April 2023
Weight: 318g
Dimensions: 140 x 216 x 20 mm
Eden Code: 5698653