unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity... and Why It Matters
Baker Books - Baker Books
Release date: 2007-10-01
Hardcover
Author: Gabe Lyons
Christianity, Christian Life, Religion, Religion - Christian Life, Religion - Church History, Christian Life - Pop Culture Issues, Christian Life - Social Issues, Religion / Christianity, Social Science, Christianity - General, Generation Y, Religious life, Young adults, Youth
average reviews
0 vote
0 vote
React and review
unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity... and Why It Matters
Date undefinedGreat book, every Christian should read this book. This book is especially beneficial for pastors and will help them in the way they lead and guide their congregation.
unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity... and Why It Matters
Date undefinedI haven't had a chance to read this book, but it comes with a good recommendation.
unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity... and Why It Matters
Date undefinedThis is a book based on three years of extensive research by the Barna Group concerning the perceptions of Christianity from the viewpoint of 'outsiders,' or those who are not Christians. The research results are embarrassing and ought to be of great concern to ministers and laity alike.
When asked to describe Christianity the following descriptions were given at least 75% of the time: Anti-Homosexual, Judgmental, Hypocritical, Old-Fashioned, Too political.
The reader quickly gathers that there are adjectives that are missing. One would hope that descriptions such as: Loving, Kind, Generous, Merciful, Helpful and Fulfilling would be on the list. Unfortunately, they are not.
Consequently, Christianity has an image problem. Though we are Christians, too often we are actually promoting an 'unchristian' faith.
The statistics gathered by the Barna Group set the foundation for the rest of the book. Author David Kinnaman and co-author Gabe Lyons clearly and effectively interpret the mounds of statistics that they have gathered. After presenting the data in a meaningful way, Kinnaman and Lyons offer practical and thoughtful suggestions on how to go about changing the pejorative adjectives that are unfortunately attached to Christianity today.
UnChristian is a quick read at 256 pages and will transform the way you look at ministry.
