Discovering Unity: A Guide to Understanding a Progressive Christian Tradition

By James R. D. Yeaw D.Div.

Christian movement based on the teachings of Jesus. It is not recognized by some as it is not familiar because it has been stripped of doctrine and dogma. It has evolved over the past hundred years into a movement that reflects, as closely as can be understood, the teachings and the intentions of Jesus.In Unity, you will not find:Substitutionary atonement and other violent salvation theories.Religious exclusivism-I'm right, you're wrong.Patriarchy and homophobiaBelief-centered dogmatic faith heavily reliant upon argumentation and condemning those holding alternative views.The notion of eternal hell and damnation.Emphasis on after-life oriented evangelism. You will find:Non-literal, affirmative and spiritual approaches to biblical interpretation.Religious inclusivism and pluralism.Contemplative, reasonable, and paradox- embracing faith.Teachings about the goodness and love of God.Emphasis on God's kingdom in our lives and world in our lifetime, here and now. A model in the words and life of Jesus of Nazareth. In other words, Christianity for those who do not like Christianity. This book is about those beliefs and how they developed from the wisdom traditions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499662947
• ISBN13: 9781499662948
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"