YWAMer's Book On Controversial Questions

Religion News Service:
See the press release on Frequently Avoided Questions, a provocative book, co-authored by YWAMer Matt Whitlock. -J

"Capistrano Beach, Calif., Nov. 8, 2005--Are Christians the morality police? Do good people really go to hell? Are there g a y Christians? These are the types of questions people are asking Christians today--and they won't settle for the stock answers offered by the church for centuries.

Today's believers and nonbelievers alike are critical thinkers. In today's world, honestly wrestling with questions is as important as finding the answers. Frequently Avoided Questions (Baker Books, Nov. 2005, $14.99) by Chuck Smith Jr. and Matt Whitlock addresses 13 controversial questions of the Christian faith, covering issues ranging from attending church to working in a bar.

The authors bring two fresh perspectives--Smith has been ministering to emerging generations for 27 years as a pastor at Capo Calvary Church on the California coast, while 27-year-old leadership consultant and YWAM missions worker Whitlock represents a new generation characterized as 'spiritually intrigued but resistant to organized religion.'

In each chapter, Smith and Whitlock discuss the history of the Christian response ('old school') versus how Christians might respond today ('new school'). Their focus is an examination of both perspectives. They have also launched a blog (www.godrisk.com) to ignite further discussion on questions addressed in FAQ...

...During the past 200 years, science and philosophy were common objections to Christianity--the world has changed. 'The worldview emerging today is radically different than ever before, leaving Christians well equipped to respond to questions no one is asking,' Smith says. 'People today are testing the boundaries of faith as it relates to everyday life and culture. FAQ is a catalyst for this conversation.'

'The content of the book is rich and thoughtful, and its tone exemplifies the kind of honest, direct and respectful conversations that are so needed--and too rare--in the church today,' writes pastor and author Brian McClaren.

Frequently Avoided Questions: An Uncensored Dialogue on Faith by Chuck Smith Jr. and Matt Whitlock. Baker Books, Nov. 2005, ISBN: 0-8010-6543-7, $14.99.

For an interview, contact Aaron Carriere, acarriere@bakerbooks.com, 616.676.9185 x177"

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