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Book ReviewA Generous Orthodoxy, by Brian McLarenIn A Generous Orthodoxy, author Brian McLaren seeks to move the modern world's theological dialog beyond the paralyzing impasse of liberal vs conservative, into a "post-liberal" and "post-conservative" inclusivity. This, however, is not an attempt to merge the two, but to move beyond them, linking orthodoxy with practice (that is binding spiritual theory to loving action) from a biblical perspective. Towards this end, he shares the various ways in which different aspects of Christianity (denominations) have shaped his understanding of Jesus. This evokes a fresh realization of who God is: unified, eternal, mysterious, relational, and saving. This sets the framework for the rest of the book, with each of the ensuing 16 chapters addressing one item in the book's cumbersomely long subtitle: Why I am a missional, evangelical, post/protestant, liberal/conservative, mystical/poetic, biblical, charismatic/contemplative, fundamentalist/Calvinist, Anabaptist/Anglican, Methodist, catholic, green, Incarnational, depressed-yet-hopeful, emergent, unfinished Christian. McLaren does not promote an all-encompassing and inclusive orthodoxy, but shares his thoughts on what it might include so that productive dialogue can be advanced in constructing an orthodoxy that is generous. Towards that end, each chapter concludes with a list of discussion questions to start the conversation. Read more Movie Reviews and Book Reviews |
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