What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus Christ in a world brimming with rapid social change? What do we see when we look at a given political issue, argument, or candidate? What do we wish to see? And what might Christian faith contribute to seeing, interpreting, and acting rightly in this particular moment?
Many of the changes that have arisen over the last few years in the United States--such as the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage--seem to challenge or overturn long-standing Christian teachings, while disputes over issues such as immigration, racism, and the abuse of police authority create uncertainty and confusion about what is a faithful Christian response. In such an environment, it is no small wonder that the dominant mood among many Christians is anxiety about how to be a faithful disciple of Christ.
This is the anxiety that leading Christian ethicist, David P. Gushee seeks to address in A Letter to My Anxious Christian Friends: From Fear to Faith in Unsettled Times. In a clear, accessible style, Gushee explores the many social and political changes that evoke Christian anxiety, while offering ways to understand and act on these issues, firmly rooted in the reign of God rather than human fear. Gushee's letter helps the average Christian navigate and make sense of their fears and anxieties regarding the dizzying social changes in American society, demonstrating how faith calls us not to fear, but to hope.
