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A compelling vision-before it's too late <p>In this splendidly crafted work, McFague argues for theology as an ethical imperative for all thinking Christians: Responsible discipleship today entails disciplined religious reflection. Moreover, theology matters: Without serious reflection on their worldview, ultimate commitments, and lifestyle, North American Christians cannot hope to contribute to ensuring the "good life" for people or the planet. To live differently we must think differently.</p> <p>McFague's has therefore written primer in theology. It helps Christians assess their own religious story in light of the larger Christian tradition and the felt needs of the planet. At once an apology for an ecologically driven theology and a model for how theology itself might be expressed, her work is expressly crafted to bring people into the practice of religious reflection as a form of responsible Christian practice in the world. McFague shows the reader how articulating one's personal religious story and credo can lead directly into contextual analysis, unfolding of theological concepts, and forms of Christian practice.</p> <p>In lucid prose she offers creative discussions of revel
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- Author
- McFague, Sallie
- Publisher
- Augsburg Fortress Publishers
- Published
- 2000
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780800632694
- Category
- religious
- Subjects
- Christian, Fiction, Economics
- Rating
- 4 / 5 (68 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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