Bringing God up to Date : And Why Christians Need to Catch Up

Hunt, John

ISBN 10: 178904703X / ISBN 13: 9781789047035

Published by Hunt Publishing Limited, John, 2021

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Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bringing God up to Date : And Why Christians Need to Catch Up
• Publisher: Hunt Publishing Limited, John
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178904703X
• ISBN 13: 9781789047035
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Religion is an essential part of our humanity. We all follow some form of religion, in the original meaning of the word. But organized religion establishes definitions, boundaries and hierarchies which the founders would be amazed by. This is perhaps more true of Christianity than most other religions, due to the short life of Jesus, his sudden death, the lack of any contemporary records. His teaching about the kingdom of God is great; it could see us through our time on earth. But his followers watered it down and soon lost it altogether. It became a kingdom in heaven for the few, rather than one here and now for everyone. The Church, or Churches, that resulted became increasingly irrelevant, even a hindrance, to seeing it realized. Many will always find security and truth in the traditions that developed, and good for them. But for those who can't, for those who have given up on religion or never thought it worth considering, the original teachings are worth another look. If we could recover them and live by them, we could change ourselves and the world for the better. We could bring God up to date.

About the Author

John Hunt has spent his life in publishing. Semi-retired, he now works as a reader and advisor in his eponymous company, in between writing, sailing and bee-keeping. He lives in Hampshire, in the south of England.