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Do I Stay Christian?

A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed and the Disillusioned
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Do I Stay Christian? by Brian D. McLaren explores the complex question of whether to remain within the Christian faith. Building on themes from his earlier work Faith After Doubt, McLaren draws on his own journey and countless conversations to guide readers through making an honest, ethical decision about their religious identity. The book shifts focus from the binary of staying or leaving Christianity to how one can stay truly human, making it a vital read for anyone grappling with faith.
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This book is suited for readers interested in religion and spirituality, especially those wrestling with doubts about Christianity or seeking a fresh perspective on faith. It will appeal to pastors, religious leaders, and thoughtful lay readers wanting to consider complex questions about belief and identity in a supportive, honest way.

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From the author of WE MAKE THE ROAD BY WALKING and FAITH AFTER DOUBT, guidance for those who are grappling with faith.

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Dubbed 'a heroic gate-crasher' by New York Times bestselling author Glennon Doyle, Brian McLaren explores reasons to leave or stay within the church and if so, how ...

Do I Stay Christian? addresses in public the powerful question that surprising numbers of people—including pastors, priests and other religious leaders—are asking in private. Picking up where Brian's warmly received Faith After Doubt (2021) leaves off, Do I Stay Christian? is not McLaren's attempt to persuade Christians to dig in their heels or run for the exit. Instead, he combines his own experience with that of thousands of people who have confided in him over the years to help readers make a responsible, honest, ethical decision about their religious identity.

There is a way to say both yes and no to the question of staying Christian, McLaren says, by shifting the focus from whether we stay Christian to how we stay human. If Do I Stay Christian? is the question you're asking—or if it's a question that someone you love is asking—this is the book you've been waiting for.

'Brian's new book on remaining Christian knocks it out of the ballpark in terms of framing and naming the questions. I cannot stop reading it. Thank you, Brian!'

Fr Richard Rohr, OFM, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, author of The Universal Christ

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Do I Stay Christian? has been described as an important and engaging book that invites readers to become travellers on their faith journey. Reform Magazine praises its spacious view of Christianity as generous rather than rigidly doctrinal. While not everyone may agree with its provocations, it is widely seen as challenging, thought-provoking, and ultimately life-affirming. Fraser Richard Rohr, a respected religious author, commends McLaren's framing of the questions surrounding faith.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529384628

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 267g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Brian D. McLaren is a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed speaker and outspoken advocate for 'a new kind of Christianity'. Named one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Evangelical Christians, McLaren was a pastor for over 20 years. He is a frequent guest on radio and television programmes, and an in-demand blogger on faith and public policy (brianmclaren.net). @brianmclaren

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