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Hardcover The Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest for Political Power Is Destroying the Church Book

ISBN: 0310267307

ISBN13: 9780310267300

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The Path through Politics Is Not the Road to God When the kingdom of God is manifested, it will wear the face of Jesus Christ. And that, says author Gregory Boyd, has never been true of any earthly government or power. Through close examination of Scripture and lessons drawn from history, Dr. Boyd argues that evangelical Christians who align themselves too closely with political causes or declare that they want to bring America "back to God" are actually doing harm-both to the body of Christ and society in general. Boyd shows how Jesus taught us to seek a "power-under" kingdom, where greatness is measured by sacrifice and service. There are no sides or enemies because we are meant to embrace and accept everyone. In The Myth of a Christian Nation, Dr. Boyd challenges readers to return to the true love of Calvary and the message of the cross-setting the "power-over" politics of worldly government aside.
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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5 stars
Great book for Christians struggling with the politicizing of the faith we see today

This is the second book from Boyd that I'd read and was very glad I did. For years this merging of faith and politics has been gnawing at my Christianity. I knew there was something wrong with this trend (right-wing zealots tainting the pure message of Jesus' sacrifice and grace), but I couldn't put it into words or a solid argument. Boyd makes a powerful and prophetic argument that's well writen and clear.

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A deeply religious reflection on the Kingdom of the Sword versus the Kingdom of the Cross

This is a book by a Christian pastor written for other Christians. Non-Christians may find it interesting to learn that no all evangelicals stand shoulder to shoulder with Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson and Tom DeLay in their understanding of the possibility of a truly Christian government. Falwell, Robertson, DeLay, Roy Moore, Tim LaHaye, and a host of others on the Religious Right believe that it is the duty of Christians...

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Eye Opening

I found Myth of a Christian Nation confronting in a healthy sense. It is God honoring in that Dr. Boyd explains the holiness (separateness) of the Kingdom of God from the Kingdom of the World. His radical discussion of "power under" (Kingdom of God) versus "power over" (Kingdom of the World) is only as radical as the Gospel of Jesus Christ itself. Very thought provoking book. I highly recommend it.

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A timely challenge to be like Christ

I highly recommend "Myth of a Christian Nation." It is a well written, engaging, and scripturally based book that will likely challenge the Christian reader in the way they live out their faith. Boyd's premise is that the New Testament describes a "power-under" dynamic, where we are called to live radically loving lives that look like Christ. Kingdom people serve others, as Jesus took upon himself the role of a servant...

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A call for the faithful

Greg Boyd paints us a beautiful picture of what the kingdom of God is all about. This book challenged me in so many ways. 1) It released me from the non-sensical assertion that it is my "Christian Duty" to vote. As if going to a booth and placing a stingy vote is fulfilling the commandment of Christ to lay down my life for people. Because the truth is (and Boyd points this out well), is that placing a vote is not laying...

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