Gray matters
Subtitle: navigating the space between legalism & liberty
By: Brett McCracken
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Language: eng
Number of pages: 269
ISBN-13: 9780801014741
Subjects: Christianity and the arts; Christianity and culture
Description: "Culture is in right now for Christians. Engaging it, embracing it, consuming it, and creating it. Many (younger) evangelicals today are actively cultivating an appreciation for aspects of culture previously stigmatized within the church. Things like alcohol, Hollywood's edgier content, plays, art openings, and concerts have moved from being forbidden to being celebrated by believers. But are evangelicals opening their arms too wide in uncritical embrace of culture? How do they engage with culture in ways that are mature, discerning, and edifying rather than reckless, excessive, and harmful? Can there be a healthy, balanced approach--or is that simply wishful thinking? With the same insight and acuity found in his popular Hipster Christianity, Brett McCracken examines some of the hot-button gray areas of Christian cultural consumption, helping to lead Christians to adopt a more thoughtful approach to consuming culture in the complicated middle ground between legalism and license. Readers will learn how to both enrich their own lives and honor God--refining their ability to discern truth, goodness, beauty, and enjoy his creation." -- From amazon.com.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-269).