A Generous Orthodoxy (Abridged): Why I am a missional, evangelical, post/protestant, liberal/conservative, biblical, charismatic/contemplative, fundamentalist/calvinist, anabaptist/anglican, incarnational, depressed-yet-hopeful, emergent, unfinished Christian Audiobook

" Great overview of what deconstruction is like and how it works itself out in real life. "

" This book makes you think, and I like that. "

" If you've read bits and pieces about different denominations, sects, and history of Christianity, and/or have not been particularly isolated theology-wise, I don't think that you will be awed by this book. Fairly interesting, but didn't strike me as as groundbreaking as it thinks it is. "

" I like it so far. "

" This book taught me that there is no exclusive way to celebrate Christianity. "

" A useful read--it helped me sort out some my mixed bag of experiences as a Christian: Lutheran childhood, a pentecosal early adulthood. Now I am at middle age and I'm feeling a longing to merge...somehow. "

" Being a Christian is being about more than a denomination, or specific title. It's a mysterious, abstract way of the heart. "

" awesome book... good insight and some much needed truths for all of us... "

" My first 'post grad school' book! woohoo!! I LOVED this book, and it really helped me appreciate the nuances and differences within Christianity - appreciating where I've come from and excitement for the journey ahead. "

" I'm still reading this. Stopped midway as I started researching the author and finding out if his views (controversial they may be) are seen by mainstream Christian organisations as biblical and legitimate. "

" This gives the best overview of Brian McLaren's viewpoint on the church and faith. "

" McLaren is the writer to read if you want to understand the new emerging Christianity. This is a thoughtful book that questions the traditional understanding of truth to embrace and accept the messiness of faith and human feeling. "

" Read this with my "church lady" book club. It's great theology - good read. "

" hmm...only on chapter 2 and I am not sure about this book. "

" Don't read if you don't want to be challenged to think and change - or at least appreciate different opinions and viewpoints. "

" Brian McLaren pushes the boundaries somewhat in this provocative book. So naturally I loved it! :) "

" Winner of the Longest Title Award... "

" McLaren presents the angles of Christianity in a harmonious way, which is usually rarely seen. "

" this challenged me right out of my box. "

" Interesting overview of what's going on in the Emergent Church. And, I'm relieved to see that it's becoming more inclusive! "

" To say that this book finally helped me realize that I'd become a Christian somewhere along the way would be glib. But I will say that it helped clarify some of my ambivalence over my religious identity. A worthwhile read. "

" not orthodoxy and far too generous "

" I loved this book! Lots of things to think about and gives much to hope for. "

" Interesting overview of what's going on in the Emergent Church. And, I'm relieved to see that it's becoming more inclusive! "

" This is a great precursor to understand A New Kind of Christianity. I probably should have read it before, but I am grateful to have picked up a copy at the local library. McLaren's thought definitely has much to offer twenty-first century Christians. "

" Wow, this book will definitely challenge the way you think about many aspects of Christianity, in a good way. McLaren wants us to embrace a broader, "generous orthodoxy" that includes something from every denomination. "

" His "orthodoxy" is a little too generous "