The Seven Faith Tribes: Who They Are, What They Believe, and Why They Matter

Barna provides research results - what are the seven faith tribes; 20 behaviors, which he terms "values," the tribes have in common; an analysis of the impact of the breakdown of the American family unit; and what he believes we should do to restore America. It is interesting to consider how America could change if the remnant of its Captive Christians trusted God enough to truly demonstrate Christ through their actions. These people would in turn embrace the other faith tribes based on our commonality rather than emphasize our differences. The result would be a new America that in many ways is more consistent with our Founders' vision. It's a great book. Don't miss it.

What Mr. Barna writes is very important. We Americans need to get a grip on who we are, our differences and similarities. What values do we hold in common? These we must assess and uphold. We must tolerate differences that are not contradictory to our most important values. If we don't sort this out and make adjustments that WORK, we stand to loose what democracy and capitalism HAVE ACHIEVED. I want our children to grow up and function in a free society that does consider others here and around the world. Freedom allows all of us to have the chance to make a good life. Personal responsibility is necessary for a good life. A good life must be earned. Mr. Barna, I believe, has done a great deal of research that should help us sort out the truth. I am a teacher and a preacher's daughter. I am not a conformist for the sake of conformity. Mr. Barna has a message we need to pay attention to very seriously.

The value of the book is how it shows we have more in common than the media ever says. Sure the author is a Christian, but he have never hidden that fact.

This book hits the nail on the head describing the traits of different religions in our country...anyone interested in the "personality" traits of varying religious groups..must read it...clergyman of all faiths should read it too..as well as social workers, therapist, etc..so much of "who were are" lies in the roots of our religious upbringings.

I've known of George Barna for years as the man who does polls and research on what Christians are thinking and doing. So I was more than happy to pick up his latest book to see what info I could glean from it. I think it should be recommended reading for anyone who is responsible for reaching out to their community. And really, isn't that all of us? Because if you don't know what your neighbors are thinking, you could be making assumptions about them and missing the issues they're concerned about. The way he breaks down the predominate groups of religious thought in America, with their concerns, beliefs, and values, is a great help in understanding others who don't believe like we do. Barna's tremendous volume of research will help anyone, from those who want to find common ground with others to those who want to know how to reach out and help care for their neighbors.