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posted by Mel | 4:13 AM
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My comments after reading the book, "More Jesus, Less Religion".
The book More Jesus, Less Religion contains some truth about God and the way Christians should live out their Christianity, but I do not feel the material is presented well. The book seems unfocused beginning with the title; the title of the book isn't reflective of what I found inside. Also, as I read I often wondered where all this was leading? By the time I reached the final chapters, I became so bored that I quickly skimmed the final 30 pages of the book.
I do not feel that convincing arguments were given in the book. One example is in the area of judging others. While they state that there is a difference between, judging what others say, evaluating what they say, and disagreeing with what they say, they did not really explain what these differences are. (Arterburn et al. 109)
When they condemned labeling, they did it while applying their own label! “Those with unhealthy, toxic faith find labeling a convenient activity; they use rumor and innuendo to kill the reputation of a sincere person who disagrees, for they know other people are more apt to agree with their position if a label has dehumanized the dissenter.” (Arterburn et al. 110). Isn't that like saying, “I’m angry with any man in whom I see the foul fault of anger!”
I am disappointed that I have used my limited reading time on this book. I only hope that my second choice, "Jesus on Leadership" will prove to be a better selection.
Arterburn, Stephen , and Jack Felton. More Jesus, Less Religion. 1st ed. Colorado Springs: WaterBrook Press, 2000.
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