False Peace: How to Reject the Lie of Sameness, Embrace Difference, and Embody True Unity

By Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez

"There's plenty here to instruct and inspire pastors and church study groups."--Publishers Weekly

Too often, what we call "peace" in our churches and communities is really just shallow unity--while below the surface, division is growing.

But what if true Christian unity embraces differences instead of erasing them?

In False Peace, Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez helps us recognize shallow approaches to unity that are rooted in colonialism and comfort. Through her pastoral wisdom, you'll learn to

● reject the surface-level uniformity that has crept into Christian culture,
● embrace courageous conversations that reflects God's heart, and
● build diverse communities of resilient love.

Because unity doesn't erase difference or dismiss theology--it's transformed by them. If we want to radically transform the church and our witness in a fractured world, we must celebrate God's beautiful design to create a people centered on oneness rather than sameness.

Whether you're a weary believer, a bridge-builder, or a church leader seeking change, False Peace shows you that we can actually be unified; in fact, we ought to be. It includes a foreword by Phylicia Masonheimer and discussion questions and prayers at the end of each chapter.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1587436701
• ISBN13: 9781587436703
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Brazos Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Beautifully written and thought provoking

"To be different is beautiful. To be one is necessary. To be both is the gospel. Pricelis is showing us the way." -Jackie Hill Perry I loved what a devotional experience it was to read this book. Pricelis fills her chapters with abundant Scripture references (not just proof texts—she carefully explains the context of each passage and how it relates to the point she is making). I found her reflection questions and closing prayer at the end of each chapter to be extremely helpful. She wrote this book in such a way that it didn't just add to my head knowledge; these truths sunk into my heart and formed the way I think and act. This book is timely for the American church, yet it is written with a gentle voice, simultaneously offering truthful critiques AND a hopeful, tangible path forward toward unity and peace. I wanted to stand up and clap at the end of every chapter.