In theory and in practice, Christians often sever spirituality from social justice. As a counterbalance, this collection of essays explores ways to connect these two spheres of corporate and individual faithfulness. The contributors recognize that even the very definition of these terms can sharply divide one from the other. For instance, some Christians assume that spirituality refers to the "inner life" whereas social justice refers to the "outer life," perhaps further equating the former with passive Christianity and the latter with active Christianity. Similarly, some define spirituality...
In theory and in practice, Christians often sever spirituality from social justice. As a counterbalance, this collection of essays explores ways to co...
"A story our polarized country needs to hear: It is still grace that saves."--Bill Moyers, Public Affairs Television
"In a world where repaying evil with evil is almost second nature, the Amish remind us there's a better way. In plain and beautiful prose, Amish Grace recounts the Amish witness and connects it to the heart of their spirituality."--Sister Helen Prejean, author, Dead Man Walking
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Praise for Amish Grace
"A story our polarized country needs to hear: It is still grace that saves."--Bill Moyers, Public Affairs Television<...