Rejecting the narrow fundamentalism of previous generations that de-emphasized social ethics, are postmodern evanglicals in danger of overcorrection when they question foundational doctrine and elevate right behavior? Wittmer issues an urgent call for Christians to embrace both orthodoxy and orthopraxy; and examines 10 key questions that confront contemporary believers. 192 pages, softcover from Zondervan.
Evangelicals who reject the narrow fundamentalism of previous generations are in danger of over-correction. Don’t Stop Believing is an urgent call for both right practice and right belief. Our concern for social issues must not diminish the core doctrines of our faith. We must not stop believing.
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Reviewed by Shaun Tabatt (Cottage Grove, MN), January 31, 2010
Being more towards the middle to conservative side of the spectrum, I can't say that my beliefs were necessarily stretched and challenged by this book. I would expect those who are at either extreme of the spectrum, postmodern innovators (i.e. emergent) on the one hand and conservatives on the other to be more challenged by this work. For me, the dialog that emerges between the competing views in each chapter was very insightful and helpful. Should you want to explore Wittmer's sources a bit deeper, there are forty two pages of notes towards the back of the book. The book ends with discussion questions and case studies for each chapter, which would make this book ideal for a small group or Sunday school setting. My rating for this book is four out of 5 stars.
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Reviewed by Rev. Doyle Peyton (Bellville, Ohio), January 17, 2009
An interesting attempt to address the differences between traditional conservative Christians and those who consider themselves post modern (Emergent).He does a fairly good job of presenting a biblical moderation- "truth plus tolerance." He is probably too kind. I would question the reality of genuine faith in some of these new post moderns.
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