Leaving Christianity
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Leaving Christianity
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Author : Stuart Macdonald
language : en
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Release Date : 2017-11-30
Leaving Christianity written by Stuart Macdonald and has been published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-30 with Social Science categories.
Canadians were once church-goers. During the post-war boom of the 1950s, Canadian churches were vibrant institutions, with attendance rates even higher than in the United States, but the following decade witnessed emptying pews. What happened? In Leaving Christianity Brian Clarke and Stuart Macdonald quantitatively map the nature and extent of Canadians’ disengagement with organized religion and assess the implications for Canadian society and its religious institutions. Drawing on a wide array of national and denominational statistics, they illustrate how the exodus that began with disaffected baby boomers and their parents has become so widespread that religiously unaffiliated Canadians are now the new majority. While the old mainstream Protestant churches have been the hardest hit, the Roman Catholic Church has also experienced a significant decline in numbers, especially in Quebec. Canada’s civil society has historically depended on church members for support, and a massive drift away from churches has profound implications for its future. Leaving Christianity documents the true extent of the decline, the timing of it, and the reasons for this major cultural shift.
Handbook Of Leaving Religion
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Author : Daniel Enstedt
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2019-10-07
Handbook Of Leaving Religion written by Daniel Enstedt and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-07 with Religion categories.
The Handbook of Leaving Religion introduces a neglected field of research with the aim to outline previous and contemporary research, and suggest how the topic of leaving religion should be studied in the future. The handbook consists of three sections: 1) Major debates about leaving religion; 2) Case studies and empirical insights; and 3) Theoretical and methodological approaches. Section one provides the reader with an introduction to key terms, historical developments, major controversies and significant cases. Section two includes case studies that illustrate various processes of leaving religion from different perspectives, and each chapter provides new empirical insights. Section three discusses, presents and encourages new approaches to the study of leaving religion.
Leaving Religion Finding God
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Author : Terry S Wise
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-07-12
Leaving Religion Finding God written by Terry S Wise and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-12 with categories.
Christianity is on life support these days because of its dogged adherence to literalism and nonsensical doctrines that force us to either abandon our intellect in order to maintain our faith or cast our faith aside in order to maintain our intellect. Neither option is the right path. Something has to change! It is time to embrace a new perspective-a faith that is coherent, relevant to the age in which we live, and aligned with the integrity of heart and mind. It is time to leave behind the archaic beliefs of a less enlightened age and discover a twenty-first-century God worth believing and following. Leaving Religion: Finding God will challenge your assumptions, preconceptions, and religious understandings. You will meet a God you never knew existed and gain a greater appreciation for the Christian message as it was meant to be told. You may even experience a spiritual transformation of epic proportions. Buckle your seat belt: your understanding and experience of God are about to change! Are you up for the challenge?
Leaving The Fold
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Author : Marlene Winell
language : en
Publisher: Marlene Winell Ph.D.
Release Date : 2006
Leaving The Fold written by Marlene Winell and has been published by Marlene Winell Ph.D. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Psychology categories.
Have you been harmed by toxic religion? Learn how to recover and reclaim your life. Psychologist Marlene Winell is uniquely qualified to address the subject of this book. In addition to her personal experience with leaving fundamentalist religion, she has worked with clients recovering from religion for 28 years. She is known for coining the term Religious Trauma Syndrome. Leaving the Fold is a self-help book that examines the effects of authoritarian religion (fundamentalist Christianity in particular) on individuals who leave the faith. The concrete steps for healing are useful for anyone in recovery from toxic religion. In this book you'll discover: - what you can expect about stages of religious recovery - information about the key issues of recovery - relevant family dynamics - the power of manipulations - motivations for belonging and for leaving religion - specific steps for healing and reclaiming life - further steps for rebuilding life in the present Leaving the Fold is the only self-help psychology book on the subject of religious recovery. The accessible, compassionate writing is ideal for the reader who needs clear information and concrete help. Buy Leaving the Fold and begin your healing journey today
Leaving The Church To Find God
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Author : John Fenn
language : en
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Release Date : 2007-03
Leaving The Church To Find God written by John Fenn and has been published by Dog Ear Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03 with Christian life categories.
Motivated by a deep hunger for more of God, millions of Christians are leaving the traditional church to look for more freedom and fulfillment than the routine of five songs, announcements, a plea for money and a forty five minute sermon allow. They are looking for open ended, deep worship that flows with the Holy Spirit, relatable Bible study and discussion in which they may participate, and strong bonds of fellowship outside the four walls of organized church. Instead of leaving the church to fall away from God, they are leaving the church to find God. Leaving the Church to Find God offers scriptural, safe, and balanced answers tempered by real life experiences, on how to move from a traditional church structure into meetings that allow the Lord to set the agenda and where needs are met. John Fenn - I was a Christian who felt disconnected from church though I'd been actively involved nearly all my life. I was looking for answers to my desire and hunger for God to move freely, and came to realize I wasn't alone. From all walks of life and across the church spectrum people are searching for something deeper, but they don't quite know what. This is the story of how I found God moving outside the church structure that I had known, loved, and been a part of my whole Christian life. John and his wife Barbara were born in Kokomo, Indiana and began dating as teenagers when they met the Lord, and began ministering to their teenage friends. They've been in the ministry now for over thirty years, serving in various capacities including Campus Pastor, Associate Pastor, Senior Pastor, and advisor to churches and Bible schools all over the world. John also worked with Peter Wagner teaching at the Wagner Leadership Institute, serving as Canadian National Director and Education Advisor. He remains an adjunct instructor of Wagner Leadership Institute of Colorado Springs. In early 2002 John and his wife Barb, founded The Church Without Walls International of Tulsa, a house church network, emphasizing Relationship Based Christianity. He travels and teaches in all different streams of Christianity, helping churches and individuals find significance and fulfillment through Godly relationships and the discipleship process.
Christian No More
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Author : Jeffrey Mark
language : en
Publisher: Jeffrey Mark
Release Date : 2008-08
Christian No More written by Jeffrey Mark and has been published by Jeffrey Mark this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08 with Atheism categories.
Mark explores the deeper truths behind the Bible while discovering science, logic, and reason--and ultimately revealing Christianity for what it really is.
Generation Ex Christian
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Author : Drew Dyck
language : en
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Release Date : 2010-10-01
Generation Ex Christian written by Drew Dyck and has been published by Moody Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-01 with Religion categories.
Young people aren’t walking away from the church—they’re sprinting. According to a recent study by Ranier Research, 70 percent of youth leave church by the time they are 22 years old. Barna Group estimates that 80 percent of those reared in the church will be “disengaged” by the time they are 29 years old. Unlike earlier generations of church dropouts, these “leavers” are unlikely to seek out alternative forms of Christian community such as home churches and small groups. When they leave church, many leave the faith as well. Drawing on recent research and in-depth interviews with young leavers, Generation Ex-Christian will shine a light on this crisis and propose effective responses that go beyond slick services or edgy outreach. But it won’t be easy. Christianity is regarded with suspicion by the younger generation. Those who leave the faith are often downright cynical. To make matters worse, parents generally react poorly when their children go astray. Many sink into a defensive crouch or go on the attack, delivering homespun fire-and-brimstone sermons that further distance their grown children. Others give up completely or take up the spiritual-sounding “all we can do is pray” mantra without truly exploring creative ways to engage their children on matters of faith. Some turn to their churches for help, only to find that they frequently lack adequate resources to guide them. This is where Generation Ex-Christian will lend a hand. It will equip and inspire parents, church leaders, and everyday Christians to reawaken the prodigal's desire for God and set him or her back on the road to a dynamic faith. The heart of the book will be the raw profiles of real-world, young ex-Christians. No two leavers are identical, but upon close observation some categories emerge. The book will identify seven different kinds of leavers (the postmodern skeptic, the drifter, the neopagan, etc.) and offer practical advice for how to connect with each type. Shrewd tips will also intersperse the chapters alerting readers to opportunities for engagement, and to hidden landmines they must sidestep to effectively reach leavers.
Unveil Why I Left Christianity
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Author : Eli Santis
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2016-02-02
Unveil Why I Left Christianity written by Eli Santis and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-02 with Religion categories.
Throughout the years, after leaving Christianity to embrace Judaism, I have come across the following question, asked by friends and even strangers, ""You don't believe in Jesus anymore?"" That question led me to write this book, to explain why I left Christianity and embraced Judaism, directing my prayers only to the Eternal G-d of Israel. It took me over 10 years of research, debate and confrontation to finally finalize this work. I want to make clear that I have no intention of converting anyone; the purpose of this book is to help those who are seeking clarification.
You Lost Me
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Author : David Kinnaman
language : en
Publisher: Baker Books
Release Date : 2011-10-01
You Lost Me written by David Kinnaman and has been published by Baker Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-01 with Religion categories.
Close to 60 percent of young people who went to church as teens drop out after high school. Now the bestselling author of unChristian trains his researcher's eye on these young believers. Where Kinnaman's first book unChristian showed the world what outsiders aged 16-29 think of Christianity, You Lost Me shows why younger Christians aged 16-29 are leaving the church and rethinking their faith. Based on new research, You Lost Me shows pastors, church leaders, and parents how we have failed to equip young people to live "in but not of" the world and how this has serious long-term consequences. More importantly, Kinnaman offers ideas on how to help young people develop and maintain a vibrant faith that they embrace over a lifetime.
I Left Christianity
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Author : Peter Newenly
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-09-14
I Left Christianity written by Peter Newenly and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-14 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Back in 2013, Peter made a bold choice that has changed his life. After working as a missionary and pastor in S.E. Asia for over 12 years, he discovered a lot of what he believed was not true. Years later, he has left Christianity and still finds himself connected to a spiritual realm he believes is present throughout the world and can be tapped into by anyone. I Left Christianity describes his journey which includes the influences that guided his change, his discoveries about Christian beliefs and historical evidence. This memoir is also a story of love and respect for people of any faith as well as nature, our environment, social equality and equity. Peter has provided an alternative for those of like mind and a guide so as not to be deceived.