If you're like me, I pay a lot of attention to books that Pastor Allen quotes from in his sermons. I've even ended up ordering many of them to read myself (I usually order used copies for a very low price from Amazon.com). We have all observed that John Stott is one of his favorite authors, but I must admit I had never heard of this particular book until this past Sunday, and it seems (based on his quotes from it) that this may be a very important book.
Here are some notes from the product description on the back of the book:
"Terrorism...Same-Sex Marriage...Debt Cancellation...The AIDS Pandemic...These are just some of the critical contemporary issues addressed in this book. Issues Facing Christians Today helps thinking Christians sift through and respond to a sweeping array of complex and pressing topics.
Thoroughly revised and updated by Roy McCloughry and fully endorsed by John Stott, this fourth edition continues a two-decades-plus legacy of bringing important current issues under the lens of biblically informed thinking. Combining a keen global awareness with a gift for penetrating analysis, the authors examine such vital topics as:
Pluralism and Christian witness
Cohabitation
Environmentalism and ecological stewardship
War and peace
Abortion and euthanasia … and much more
An entirely new chapter on bio-engineering has been contributed by Professor John Wyatt of University College London.
Including a study guide, Issues Facing Christians Today is essential reading for Christians who wish to engage our culture with insight, passion, and faith, knowing that the gospel is as relevant and deeply needed today as at any time in history. As the culture wars continue, this book will remain a critical contribution, helping to define Christian social and ethical thinking in the years ahead."
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