Refrigerator Rights - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 074419590X ISBN 13: 9780744195903

Synopsis

The term "refrigerator rights" refers to those who can, without asking permission, open the fridge in your home and make a sandwich—i.e. how many people you are really close to. Refrigerator Rights brings to light a few major issues in the U.S. For example: 40 million Americans move each year; our culture is increasingly isolationist; and the presence of a television in a home is actually more damaging than the content of the programs watched. The book reveals the combined negative effects of these cultural issues on community and the emotional well-being of people. International comparative research is continuing to show that lack of community leaves people with far less ability to cope with stress and depression. Also, the presence of televisions have isolating effects on people regardless of the country in which they live, or ethnicity. These cultural trends are having profound and destructive influence, even among Christians. For Christian readers (and non-religious people), the book maintains that community is necessary to their own emotional health. One revelation of Refrigerator Rights is research showing conclusively that connection in healthy community will greatly alleviate stress and depression. The book's concepts are an excellent fit for group study and discussion about community and connection, and questions for reflection follow the chapters. The ideas in the book are healthy and paradigm-shifting for our individualistic society. For leaders, Refrigerator Rights shows that reaching and enveloping people in small groups and community is an enormous opportunity for the growth of their ministries and crucial for the emotional health of their people.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 074419590X
• ISBN 13: 9780744195903
• Binding: Paperback