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Stuck Together

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Stuck Together

by J. Nelson Kraybill and Stuart Murray

What does it mean to be a peacemaker in a polarized world?

It can feel as if the world—and the church—has never been more polarized. But when we feel worn down by the chasms dividing us, we can take hope from the early Christian vision of God uniting all things in Christ, a hope that can lead us to act. Stuck Together explores Bible stories and narratives ancient and modern that inspire us to open hearts and minds to persons with whom we disagree as we gain confidence in our own convictions.
Drawing from Scripture, from his own life journey, and from the witness of others, author J. Nelson Kraybill demonstrates how even small steps of reconciliation by confessionally grounded Christians can have big effect and give loving Christian witness in a polarized church and society.
 

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Acknowledgements
Foreword
Introduction: Today I Fired My Dentist

1. Small Actions Can Have Big Consequences
2. Boundaries Are Necessary but Can Polarize
3. Jesus Also Lived in a Polarized Society
4. We Are Lepers in a World That Needs Healing
5. Why Jesus and Nicodemus Talked in the Dark
6. The Big Challenge Is to Listen Well 
7. Our Stories Change How We Read the Bible
8. Paul Boldly Bridged the Jew-Gentile Polarity
9. Right Remembering Fosters Healing
10. Systemic Racism Shaped My Neighborhood
11. What Draws the Global Church Together?
12. Deep Spiritual Wells Can Replenish Hope

Conclusion
Appendix A: Options for Action
Appendix B: It Matters Where We Get Our News and Commentary
Appendix C: Possibilities for Further Reading
Index
Notes
About the Author
 

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