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The Myth of a Christian Nation:

How the Quest for Political Power is Destroying the Church
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Zondervan, 2005 - Religion - 207 pages
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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Basic proposition was sound. However, writing style was repetitive, and tended towards unnecessary hyperbole, sometimes devolving into name calling. The proposed alternative appeared to be ... Read full review

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This book that helps clarify where the church has gone off the tracks, forsaking the Kingdom of God for an unholy alliance with the kingdom of the world. The theme persists throughout that "the love ... Read full review

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About the author (2005)

Gregory A. Boyd (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is the senior pastor at Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota and the founder of Christus Victor Ministries. He is the author of numerous books, including Letters from a Skeptic and The Myth of a Christian Nation. He is coauthor with Eddy of The Jesus Legend. Paul Rhodes Eddy (PhD, Marquette University) is a professor of biblical and theological studies at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is coauthor with Boyd of The Jesus Legend.

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TitleThe Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest for Political Power is Destroying the Church
AuthorGregory A. Boyd
PublisherZondervan, 2005
ISBN0310267307, 9780310267300
Length207 pages
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Religion / Christian Life / General
Religion / Christian Ministry / Evangelism
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