The Myth of a Christian Nation, Gregory A. Boyd
The Myth of a Christian Nation, Gregory A. Boyd
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The Myth of a Christian Nation
How the Quest for Political Power Is Destroying the Church

Author: Gregory A. Boyd

Narrator: Richard Allen

Unabridged: 7 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 07/05/2008


Synopsis

The Path through Politics Is Not the Road to GodWhen the kingdom of God is manifested, it will wear the face of Jesus Christ. And that, says author Gregory Boyd, has never been true of any earthly government or power. Through close examination of Scripture and lessons drawn from history, Dr. Boyd argues that evangelical Christians who align themselves too closely with political causes or declare that they want to bring America “back to God” are actually doing harm—both to the body of Christ and society in general.Boyd shows how Jesus taught us to seek a “power-under” kingdom, where greatness is measured by sacrifice and service. There are no sides or enemies because we are meant to embrace and accept everyone. In The Myth of a Christian Nation, Dr. Boyd challenges readers to return to the true love of Calvary and the message of the cross—setting the “power-over” politics of worldly government aside.

About Gregory A. Boyd

Gregory A. Boyd (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is a pastor at Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Previously a professor of theology at Bethel University, several of his many books include Letters from a Skeptic, Repenting of Religion, Myth of a Christian Nation, God at War, and Satan and the Problem of Evil.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Philip

I think every American Christian should read this book. The American church really is becoming obsessed with politics and forgetting our real mandate is not to make a country into a Christian-run nation. The only part that I disagreed with was his last chapter on non-violence. I think that Romans 13......more

Goodreads review by Nancy

How I wish I could give a copy of this book to every politician, every religious leader, and everyone who believes that, due to their Christianity, it's their job to judge anyone different from them and treat these "others" with disdain, violence, hatred. Few books have moved me as this one has. The......more