• The Church of Us vs. Them

  • Freedom from a Faith That Feeds on Making Enemies
  • By: David Fitch
  • Narrated by: Al Kessel
  • Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (28 ratings)

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The Church of Us vs. Them

By: David Fitch
Narrated by: Al Kessel
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We are living in angry times. No matter where we go, what we watch, or how we communicate, our culture is rife with conflict. Unfortunately, Christians appear to be caught up in the same animosity as the culture at large. We are perceived as angry, judgmental, and defensive, fighting among ourselves in various media while the world looks on. How have we failed to be a people of reconciliation and renewal in the face of such tumult?

Claiming that the church has lost itself in the grip of an antagonistic culture, David Fitch takes a close look at what drives the vitriol in our congregations. He traces the enemy-making patterns in church history and diagnoses the divisiveness that marks the contemporary evangelical church. Fitch shows a way for the church to be true to itself, unwinding the antagonisms of our day and making space for Christ's reconciling presence in our day-to-day lives. He offers new patterns and practices that move the church beyond making enemies to being the presence of Christ in the world, helping us free ourselves from a faith that feeds on division.

©2019 David E. Fitch (P)2019 eChristian

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It gave me a framework to understand better than my own words of being pulled to the left and right - but staying in the middle.

Being blinded by the pull from both sides in my life this book helped me see through the intentions to the core of our need for unity, humbleness and serving others in the midst of Christ’s manifest presence. Bringing together rather than being taken and brain washed by the enemy making machine that separates the church. The church is not the enemy! Also, his perspective of banners and slogans being used to divide for political gain was priceless. Lord, keep me from participating or creating these banners in my own life and ministry.

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Me v. Them?

Dr. Fitch's ideas are so thought-provoking. I am considering how my words and actions have impacted the "thems" in my life. I also recognize who I am the "them" for now.

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Desire to be a true peace maker?

This book is for you. be ready to be stretched in your thinking and yet better equipped to be a peace maker.

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a needed message for todays world

repetitive and narrator wasn't as exciting as if like but the message was true and clear

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