Practicing Christians, Practical Atheists: How Cultural Liturgies and Everyday Social Practices Shape the Christian Life - Couverture souple

Davignon, Phil

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1666737364 ISBN 13 : 9781666737363

Editeur : Cascade Books, 2023

Synopsis

The task of living faithfully within today’s secular culture is one of the most important issues facing Christians. Yet many misunderstand what culture is and how it shapes their hearts, minds, and souls. This book extends the work of James K. A. Smith by revealing how the secularizing influence of modern culture is not only transmitted through “cultural liturgies,” but has become embedded within the seemingly harmless practices everyday practices of education, work, consumption, and leisure. As a result, even practicing Christians may become practical atheists who have thoroughly internalized secular dispositions of mind and heart. This deeper understanding of cultural formation calls into question many of the dominant approaches to ministry and formation. Rather than merely offering information and inspiration, congregations must become sites of counter-formation that enable their members to fully embody the Christian faith within everyday life.

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À propos de l'auteur

Phil Davignon is associate professor of sociology at Union University in Jackson, TN. His scholarship explores the formative power of secular culture and intentional Christian community.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cascade Books
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1666737364
• ISBN 13: 9781666737363
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 158
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• Personne responsable: non disponible