| Description |
1 online resource (x, 188 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction: The radical call to love your neighbor -- 1. A nation of diversity : to fear or embrace? -- 2. The meaning of faith for embracing diversity -- 3. Realizing the promise of America for embracing diversity -- 4. Challenges to overcome and our Christian response -- 5. The use and misuse of religion -- 6. Embracing racial and religious diversity : a critical focus for our calling-our vocation -- 7. Mobilizing to embrace diversity -- 8. Finding joy in diversity -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
Throughout its history, America has been confronted with two alternative views of its identity. Is it, according to one argument, a deeply Christian nation called to purity and uniformity in the face of a challenging world? Or is it, according to the other argument, a beacon of hope and openness, a land in which a variety of people can work side by side in justice and for a common good? In this timely and needed book, the authors challenge readers--especially readers in Christian communities--to step up to the promise of an America that works for the good of everyone who calls this nation home. Certainly, part of that challenge is recognizing where America has failed, and the authors do not step back from that challenge. But a tone of hope prevails throughout as a gracious and compelling case is made that America's better angels exist and can motivate us to create a more just society. -- Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on November 24, 2021) |
| Subject |
Cultural pluralism -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Multiculturalism -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Cultural pluralism -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
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Multiculturalism -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
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Religion
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Religion -- 1960-
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140504
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| Subject |
United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Nelsen, William C., author
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| ISBN |
1506471609 |
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9781506471600 |
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