Adventures in Missing the Point: How the Culture-Controlled Church Neutered the Gospel Audiobook

" This is more or less a point-counterpoint between McLaren (who I don't know) and Campolo (of whom I am quite a fan). Basically, one writes an essay on a somewhat controversial Christian topic and the other writes a short agreement/rebuttal. They don't really disagree on much and the topics could have been a tad more daring, but there were definitely a few things brought up that made you think. They get one star at least for the title. "

" a great comparison between two modern, yet distinctly different theologies! "

" This was the first book I have read by Brian D. McLaren and found it really interesting. Gave me a lot to think about. I did like the back and forth between the two authors. "

" the idea of the book is fantastic, i only wish each chapter could have been longer and deeper "

" Great for starting discussions, but at times the authors seemed unwilling to fully commit to an opinion, or seemed to dance around a topic without just jumping in... not sure why they bothered to include those. I found the chapter on homosexuality frustrating and offensive - not at all what I had expected from these particular authors... but again, at least it started a good discussion with the campus ministry group that was reading through the book together! "

" Not very insightful, and the authors just seemed to be punching at strawmen. "

" I really liked two or three chapters out of this book, but the rest I could do without. If it weren't for those few chapters, I would have given this book one star if I even bothered finishing it at all. "

" Loved the format of this book and became an avid Campolo fan after reading this book. "

" There's nothing wrong with it but nothing terribly exciting either. It felt like I'd already been there, done that (figured out that the point had been missed) a long time ago. "

" It is a great read and have found it helpful in opening or study group's mindsets to other ways of seeing issues "

" Tony Campolo/Brian McLaren kick around controversial issues. "

" i've read a few books by each author and found that they repeated themselves in this book. "

" This is a tough book to get into. Not only is it a bit dry but the view points are not what I would say are common to most believers. Still; it's good to read to think about new concepts and views. "

" Really fascinating book that grabbed my attention and made me think about things in a new way. Very thought-provoking and something I will continue thinking and talking about for a long time. "

" Still one of my all-time favorite books. While I may not see 100% (although it's pretty close) with everything in the book, it helped me to begin re-thinking some long standing...maybe assumptions on my part. "

" I LOVED this book. It is not a deep read, but it is a fun one, and it was what I needed at that point in my life. "

" Great book to keep "real life" in the forefront of our minds and not get trapped in theology "

" Just couldn't finish this one. Unfortunate, muddled, and frequently laughable. "

" Two perspectives on many important topics - loved it. And great for small groups or staff devotional stuff. "

" very brief points. good thoughts. just not enough "

" Pretty poor. Mishandled a number of issues. McClaren is a worry. "

" very good read. makes you think beyond what you always heard to be right. I especially liked the chapters on The kingdom of God and doubting. I also got to laughng about the chapter on most modernism. "

" count and counterpoint book about how we have missed the point in christianity. topic driven chapters make this a good reference book. "

" A good book to read if you are comfortable with your faith. If not, you won't sleep at night. "

" This is a tough book to get into. Not only is it a bit dry but the view points are not what I would say are common to most believers. Still; it's good to read to think about new concepts and views. "

" Loved the format of this book and became an avid Campolo fan after reading this book. "

" Pretty poor. Mishandled a number of issues. McClaren is a worry. "

" Enjoyed reading the sections written by Brian McLaren. Did not enjoy the parts by Tony Campolo. "

" i've read a few books by each author and found that they repeated themselves in this book. "

" I really liked two or three chapters out of this book, but the rest I could do without. If it weren't for those few chapters, I would have given this book one star if I even bothered finishing it at all. "

" Campolo is a better writer than McLaren, but this is an okay book if you want different Christian perspectives on the poor, AIDS, homosexuality, etc. "

" Book topics aren't new, but the thought provoking commentary is simple yet challenging at the same time. "

" I'm really a sucker for anything Tony Campolo touches. He's my kind of people. McLaren is a master in his own rite. I really appreciated the honest, intelectual diologue. "

" Great book to keep "real life" in the forefront of our minds and not get trapped in theology "