Framing Public Life: Perspectives on Media and Our Understanding of the Social World by August E. Grant, Oscar H. Gandy, Stephen D. Reese

Framing Public Life: Perspectives on Media and Our Understanding of the Social World



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Framing Public Life: Perspectives on Media and Our Understanding of the Social World August E. Grant, Oscar H. Gandy, Stephen D. Reese
Language: English
Page: 416
Format: pdf
ISBN: 0805836530, 9780805836530
Publisher: Routledge

From Publishers Weekly

At a time when political and religious liberals are taking refuge in the word progressive, McLennan (Finding Your Religion) presents an unapologetic case for liberal Christianity. Reporting that about 20% of Americans are liberal Christians, he states, Too many of them choose silence, afraid to use the word 'liberal' to describe where they stand. He immediately tackles hot-button topics—abortion, science and same-sex marriage—then moves on to liberal perspectives on God, Jesus, the Trinity, the church and the Bible as well as feminist theology and living faithfully as a liberal Christian. Personal anecdotes from McLennan's own faith journey and advice for practitioners vary in effectiveness, but few liberal concerns about traditional Christianity go unaddressed. Dean for religious life at Stanford University, an inspiration for Doonesbury's Rev. Scott Sloan of comic strip fame and a Unitarian Universalist minister, McLennan and his theology may not always draw agreement from other Christians who consider themselves liberals, nor does the book engage postmodern emergent theology. But McLennan's presentation is remarkably thoughtful, respectful and balanced as he argues that liberal Christianity is a vital expression of faith. (May)
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Praise for Jesus Was a Liberal: Reclaiming Christianity for All: "McLennan's writing is that of a thoughtful scholar. . .This book will reward any reader with an open mind and a curiosity about the breadth of the Christian faith.” -- Library Journal "McLennan’s presentation is remarkably thoughtful, respectful, and balanced as he argues that liberal Christianity is a vital expression of faith.” -- Publishers Weekly “His book is a manifesto of sorts for those who are both unapologetically Christian and liberal. He takes readers through the major concerns of liberal Christianity, both theological and social, and draws conclusions that are sure to both enrage and amuse those who don't share them.”--Chicago Sun-Times “Rev. Scotty McLennan is reasonable and humane. . . he makes religion sound like a valuable tool for humanity, the kind of social movement that could bring us peace, understanding, tolerance and love.”--The National Post (Canada)

“[A] time'y and powerfully reasoned argument that it’s time for liberals to reclaim ownership of Christ as he was—an outlier, a passionate but rationalist revolutionary who spoke to the best in us.”—Garry Trudeau, author of Doonesbury

"An immensely readable book that reclaims the honorable word 'liberal' for a vision of Christianity that is persuasive, compelling, and faithful." – Marcus J. Borg, author of The Heart of Christianity and Jesus: The Life, Teaching and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary

"A wonderfully readable and very timely book.  It makes Jesus available again, as he has been at many times in history, to a much wider spectrum of people, and not just ‘liberals.’ Will be appreciated by those who want to ‘conserve’ what he stood for, taught and died for." – Harvey Cox, author of When Jesus Came to Harvard and The Future of Faith

"A clear-eyed, hopeful manifesto of belief, written with style and integrity. At last - the progressive case for faith, powerfully made."--James Carroll, author of Practicing Catholic    Praise for Finding Your Religion: When the Faith You Grew Up with Has Lost Its Meaning:"This is an entertaining, gentle and affirming book."--Publishers Weekly "McLennan offers wise commentary and anecdotes that gently guide the individual seeker toward finding a religious home."--Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"If blind belief has driven you to blind disbelief, or if you feel your life is in spiritual disarray, or if you simply want to read something thoughtful and sensitive, try this book. Scotty McLennan is an experienced guide on a variety of paths leading to what we all need--a greater spiritual awareness." --Reverend William Sloane Coffin, author of A Passion for the Possible

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