Living in the Shadow of the Cross: Understanding and Resisting the Power and Privilege of Christian Hegemony

by Paul Kivel

Book Overview

How our dominant Christian worldview shapes everything from personal behavior to public policy (and what to do about it)

Over the centuries, Christianity has accomplished much which is deserving of praise. Its institutions have fed the hungry, sheltered the homeless, and advocated for the poor. Christian faith has sustained people through crisis and inspired many to work for social justice.

Yet although the word "Christian"...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865717427
• ISBN13: 9780865717428
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: New Society Publishers - New Society Publishe
• Length: 283 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"