Revolution of Values, Jonathan WilsonHartgrove
Revolution of Values, Jonathan WilsonHartgrove
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Revolution of Values
Reclaiming Public Faith for the Common Good

Author: Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Unabridged: 5 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/03/2019

Synopsis

The religious Right taught America to misread the Bible.

Christians have misused Scripture to consolidate power, stoke fears, and defend against enemies. But people who have been hurt by the attacks of Christian nationalism can help us rediscover God's vision for faith in public life. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove explores how religious culture wars have misrepresented Christianity at the expense of the poor, and how listening to marginalized communities can help us hear God's call to love and justice in the world. He highlights people on the frontlines of issues ranging from immigration policy and voting rights to women's rights and environmental stewardship. Through these narratives, we encounter a recovery of values that upholds the dignity of all people. Rediscover hope for faithful public witness that serves the common good. Join the revolution.

About Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove is an associate minister at St. Johns Baptist Church. A graduate of Duke Divinity School, Jonathan is engaged in reconciliation efforts in Durham, North Carolina, directs the School for Conversion (newmonasticism.org), and is a sought-after speaker and author of several books. The Rutba House, where Jonathan lives with his wife, Leah, their son, JaiMichael, daughter, Nora Ann, and other friends, is a new monastic community that prays, eats, and lives together, welcoming neighbors and homeless. Find out more at jonathanwilsonhartgrove.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anne

This book is exceptional, and exceptionally timely. The title comes from Martin Luther King, Jr's Riverside Speech, in which he said, "We as a nation must undergo a radical revolution of values. We must rapidly begin the shift from a “thing-oriented” society to a “person-oriented” society. When mach......more

Goodreads review by Allison

Ultimately, there are five other books I would suggest you read instead of this one. The topic is relevant, pressing, and compelling. However, by the time the author attempts to claim some degree of political neutrality in the last chapter, the die has long since been cast and his disparaging opinio......more

Goodreads review by Readnponder

During primary season in 2008, my pastor challenged the congregation to “Vote the Bible.” I took his exhortation seriously and scoured the pages of scripture over the next five months, with the result that for the first time in 30 years, I voted for a Democrat for president. No doubt the pastor thoug......more

Goodreads review by Bob

Summary: Argues that the religious right has taught its constituency to misread the Bible, portray those advocating for the marginalized as anti-biblical, and the need to listen to these communities as part of recovering a biblical commitment to the pursuit of justice for all for the common good. Jon......more

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