Faith and Belief

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Release Year: 2021

ISBN: 9781250262776

Book Title: Faith after Doubt : Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to Do about It

Publisher: St. Martin’s Press

Item Length: 9.4 in

Publication Year: 2021

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Illustrator: Yes

Item Height: 0.9 in

Author: Brian D. Mclaren

Genre: Religion, Body, Mind & Spirit, Self-Help

Topic: Christian Theology / Systematic, Christian Life / Spiritual Growth, Inspiration & Personal Growth, Spiritual

Item Weight: 14.5 Oz

Item Width: 6.4 in

Number of Pages: 256 Pages

Faith After Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to Do About It

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St. Martin’s Press

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1250262771

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9781250262776

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Book Title

Faith after Doubt : Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to Do about It

Number of Pages

256 Pages

Language

English

Topic

Christian Theology / Systematic, Christian Life / Spiritual Growth, Inspiration & Personal Growth, Spiritual

Publication Year

2021

Illustrator

Yes

Genre

Religion, Body, Mind & Spirit, Self-Help

Author

Brian D. Mclaren

Format

Hardcover

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Item Height

0.9 in

Item Weight

14.5 Oz

Item Length

9.4 in

Item Width

6.4 in

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2020-035306

Reviews

” Faith After Doubt is deeply reassuring to anyone who questions their faith or the existence of God… His book teaches us not to fear doubt and how to embody faith after doubt, with suggestions for reflection and action.” –Spitiruality&Health “Religious folk often find the path of descent into doubt especially terrifying because they’ve been told their entire lives that they must accept certain understandings, beliefs, or dogma without question. In this important book, my friend and colleague Brian McLaren helps you find a deeper and wiser faith that is enriched by doubt instead of threatened by it.” — Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, author of The Universal Christ “In a culture in which the self-appointed gatekeepers of Christianity insist that faith equals certainty; belief is adherence to an exacting checklist of principles and politics; and belonging is an insular, exclusive membership, Brian McLaren is a heroic gate-crasher. In Faith After Doubt , he invites us into an honest, vital conversation about the pain and shame created by inherited certainty, and the powerful usefulness of thought and doubt. For all those who have understood that doubt and free thinking are failings of your faith, Brian’s book will help you live fuller and breathe easier. He illuminates the reality that belief and doubt are not opposites, they are the twin sisters with whom any honest person of faith walks continuously.” — Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Love Warrior and Untamed , founder of Together Rising “Brian McLaren gently moves us away from the notion of God as vengeful and petty, ready to punish those who question and challenge beliefs that no longer harmonize with their evolving experience and honest understanding. Brian encourages the reader embrace a deeper, wider, and more authentic faith that doesn’t fear doubt, but welcomes it as an ally in their spiritual growth. This book will save lives.” — Bishop Yvette Flunder, author of Where the Edge Gathers “In this smart rumination…for those wrestling with aspects of the Bible or their church culture that they don’t agree with…McLaren’s persuasive argument for doubt as a means to save one’s spirituality and rescue religion at-large…will appeal to questioning Christians.” — Publishers Weekly , Starred, “There is a much healthier kind of doubt I suggest you consider… In his just-published book, Faith After Doubt , Brian McLaren made this affirmation.” — Rev. Paul Graves, The Spokemsman Review ” Faith After Doubt is deeply reassuring to anyone who questions their faith or the existence of God… His book teaches us not to fear doubt and how to embody faith after doubt, with suggestions for reflection and action.” –Spitiruality&Health “Religious folk often find the path of descent into doubt especially terrifying because they’ve been told their entire lives that they must accept certain understandings, beliefs, or dogma without question. In this important book, my friend and colleague Brian McLaren helps you find a deeper and wiser faith that is enriched by doubt instead of threatened by it.” — Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, author of The Universal Christ “In a culture in which the self-appointed gatekeepers of Christianity insist that faith equals certainty; belief is adherence to an exacting checklist of principles and politics; and belonging is an insular, exclusive membership, Brian McLaren is a heroic gate-crasher. In Faith After Doubt , he invites us into an honest, vital conversation about the pain and shame created by inherited certainty, and the powerful usefulness of thought and doubt. For all those who have understood that doubt and free thinking are failings of your faith, Brian’s book will help you live fuller and breathe easier. He illuminates the reality that belief and doubt are not opposites, they are the twin sisters with whom any honest person of faith walks continuously.” — Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Love Warrior and Untamed , founder of Together Rising “Brian McLaren gently moves us away from the notion of God as vengeful and petty, ready to punish those who question and challenge beliefs that no longer harmonize with their evolving experience and honest understanding. Brian encourages the reader embrace a deeper, wider, and more authentic faith that doesn’t fear doubt, but welcomes it as an ally in their spiritual growth. This book will save lives.” — Bishop Yvette Flunder, author of Where the Edge Gathers “In this smart rumination…for those wrestling with aspects of the Bible or their church culture that they don’t agree with…McLaren’s persuasive argument for doubt as a means to save one’s spirituality and rescue religion at-large…will appeal to questioning Christians.” — Publishers Weekly , Starred, “Religious folk often find the path of descent into doubt especially terrifying because they’ve been told their entire lives that they must accept certain understandings, beliefs, or dogma without question. In this important book, my friend and colleague Brian McLaren helps you find a deeper and wiser faith that is enriched by doubt instead of threatened by it.” — Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, author of The Universal Christ “In a culture in which the self-appointed gatekeepers of Christianity insist that faith equals certainty; belief is adherence to an exacting checklist of principles and politics; and belonging is an insular, exclusive membership, Brian McLaren is a heroic gate-crasher. In Faith After Doubt , he invites us into an honest, vital conversation about the pain and shame created by inherited certainty, and the powerful usefulness of thought and doubt. For all those who have understood that doubt and free thinking are failings of your faith, Brian’s book will help you live fuller and breathe easier. He illuminates the reality that belief and doubt are not opposites, they are the twin sisters with whom any honest person of faith walks continuously.” — Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Love Warrior and Untamed , founder of Together Rising “Brian McLaren gently moves us away from the notion of God as vengeful and petty, ready to punish those who question and challenge beliefs that no longer harmonize with their evolving experience and honest understanding. Brian encourages the reader embrace a deeper, wider, and more authentic faith that doesn’t fear doubt, but welcomes it as an ally in their spiritual growth. This book will save lives.” — Bishop Yvette Flunder, author of Where the Edge Gathers “In this smart rumination…for those wrestling with aspects of the Bible or their church culture that they don’t agree with…McLaren’s persuasive argument for doubt as a means to save one’s spirituality and rescue religion at-large…will appeal to questioning Christians.” — Publishers Weekly , Starred, “In this important book, my friend and colleague McLaren comes alongside you to help you face and understand your doubts and why they are so necessary. He’ll help you find a deeper and wiser faith that is enriched by doubt instead of threatened by it.” — Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, author of The Universal Christ “In a culture in which the self-appointed gatekeepers of Christianity insist that faith equals certainty; belief is adherence to an exacting checklist of principles and politics; and belonging is an insular, exclusive membership, Brian McLaren is a heroic gate-crasher. In Faith After Doubt , he invites us into an honest, vital conversation about the pain and shame created by inherited certainty, and the powerful usefulness of thought and doubt. For all those who have understood that doubt and free thinking are failings of your faith, Brian’s book will help you live fuller and breathe easier. He illuminates the reality that belief and doubt are not opposites, they are the twin sisters with whom any honest person of faith walks continuously.” — Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Love Warrior and Untamed , founder of Together Rising “Brian McLaren gently moves us away from the notion of God as vengeful and petty, ready to punish those who question and challenge beliefs that no longer harmonize with their evolving experience and honest understanding. Brian encourages the reader embrace a deeper, wider, and more authentic faith that doesn’t fear doubt, but welcomes it as an ally in their spiritual growth. This book will save lives.” — Bishop Yvette Flunder, author of Where the Edge Gathers, “If you thought life before doubt was good, McLaren concludes, wait until you see where doubt can lead you and what doubt can teach you… Personal and gently convincing.” — Kim Shippey, International journalist and former features Editor for The Christian Science Journal and Christian Science Sentinel “There is a much healthier kind of doubt I suggest you consider… In his just-published book, Faith After Doubt , Brian McLaren made this affirmation.” — Rev. Paul Graves, The Spokemsman Review ” Faith After Doubt is deeply reassuring to anyone who questions their faith or the existence of God… His book teaches us not to fear doubt and how to embody faith after doubt, with suggestions for reflection and action.” –Spitiruality&Health “Religious folk often find the path of descent into doubt especially terrifying because they’ve been told their entire lives that they must accept certain understandings, beliefs, or dogma without question. In this important book, my friend and colleague Brian McLaren helps you find a deeper and wiser faith that is enriched by doubt instead of threatened by it.” — Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, author of The Universal Christ “In a culture in which the self-appointed gatekeepers of Christianity insist that faith equals certainty; belief is adherence to an exacting checklist of principles and politics; and belonging is an insular, exclusive membership, Brian McLaren is a heroic gate-crasher. In Faith After Doubt , he invites us into an honest, vital conversation about the pain and shame created by inherited certainty, and the powerful usefulness of thought and doubt. For all those who have understood that doubt and free thinking are failings of your faith, Brian’s book will help you live fuller and breathe easier. He illuminates the reality that belief and doubt are not opposites, they are the twin sisters with whom any honest person of faith walks continuously.” — Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Love Warrior and Untamed , founder of Together Rising “Brian McLaren gently moves us away from the notion of God as vengeful and petty, ready to punish those who question and challenge beliefs that no longer harmonize with their evolving experience and honest understanding. Brian encourages the reader embrace a deeper, wider, and more authentic faith that doesn’t fear doubt, but welcomes it as an ally in their spiritual growth. This book will save lives.” — Bishop Yvette Flunder, author of Where the Edge Gathers “In this smart rumination…for those wrestling with aspects of the Bible or their church culture that they don’t agree with…McLaren’s persuasive argument for doubt as a means to save one’s spirituality and rescue religion at-large…will appeal to questioning Christians.” — Publishers Weekly , Starred, “In a culture in which the self-appointed gatekeepers of Christianity insist that faith equals certainty; belief is adherence to an exacting checklist of principles and politics; and belonging is an insular, exclusive membership, Brian McLaren is a heroic gate-crasher. In Faith After Doubt , he invites us into an honest, vital conversation about the pain and shame created by inherited certainty, and the powerful usefulness of thought and doubt. For all those who have understood that doubt and free thinking are failings of your faith, Brian’s book will help you live fuller and breathe easier. He illuminates the reality that belief and doubt are not opposites, they are the twin sisters with whom any honest person of faith walks continuously.” — Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Love Warrior and Untamed , founder of Together Rising “Brian McLaren gently moves us away from the notion of God as vengeful and petty, ready to punish those who question and challenge beliefs that no longer harmonize with their evolving experience and honest understanding. Brian encourages the reader embrace a deeper, wider, and more authentic faith that doesn’t fear doubt, but welcomes it as an ally in their spiritual growth. This book will save lives.” — Bishop Yvette Flunder, author of Where the Edge Gathers, “Religious folk often find the path of descent into doubt especially terrifying because they’ve been told their entire lives that they must accept certain understandings, beliefs, or dogma without question. In this important book, my friend and colleague Brian McLaren helps you find a deeper and wiser faith that is enriched by doubt instead of threatened by it.” — Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, author of The Universal Christ “In a culture in which the self-appointed gatekeepers of Christianity insist that faith equals certainty; belief is adherence to an exacting checklist of principles and politics; and belonging is an insular, exclusive membership, Brian McLaren is a heroic gate-crasher. In Faith After Doubt , he invites us into an honest, vital conversation about the pain and shame created by inherited certainty, and the powerful usefulness of thought and doubt. For all those who have understood that doubt and free thinking are failings of your faith, Brian’s book will help you live fuller and breathe easier. He illuminates the reality that belief and doubt are not opposites, they are the twin sisters with whom any honest person of faith walks continuously.” — Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Love Warrior and Untamed , founder of Together Rising “Brian McLaren gently moves us away from the notion of God as vengeful and petty, ready to punish those who question and challenge beliefs that no longer harmonize with their evolving experience and honest understanding. Brian encourages the reader embrace a deeper, wider, and more authentic faith that doesn’t fear doubt, but welcomes it as an ally in their spiritual growth. This book will save lives.” — Bishop Yvette Flunder, author of Where the Edge Gathers, “Deeply reassuring.” — S pirituality&Health “If you thought life before doubt was good, McLaren concludes, wait until you see where doubt can lead you and what doubt can teach you… Personal and gently convincing.” — Kim Shippey, International journalist and former features Editor for The Christian Science Journal and Christian Science Sentinel “There is a much healthier kind of doubt I suggest you consider… In his just-published book, Faith After Doubt , Brian McLaren made this affirmation.” — Rev. Paul Graves, The Spokesman Review “In this important book, my friend and colleague Brian McLaren helps you find a deeper and wiser faith that is enriched by doubt instead of threatened by it.” — Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, author of The Universal Christ “In Faith After Doubt , he invites us into an honest, vital conversation about the pain and shame created by inherited certainty, and the powerful usefulness of thought and doubt. For all those who have understood that doubt and free thinking are failings of your faith, Brian’s book will help you live fuller and breathe easier. He illuminates the reality that belief and doubt are not opposites, they are the twin sisters with whom any honest person of faith walks continuously.” — Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Love Warrior and Untamed , founder of Together Rising “McLaren’s kind and wise voice will be a breath of fresh air to many a person who has secretly wondered what to do with their doubts.” — The Presbyterian Outlook “This book will save lives.” — Bishop Yvette Flunder, author of Where the Edge Gathers “In this smart rumination……McLaren’s persuasive argument for doubt as a means to save one’s spirituality and rescue religion at-large…will appeal to questioning Christians.” — Publishers Weekly , Starred, “If you thought life before doubt was good, McLaren concludes, wait until you see where doubt can lead you and what doubt can teach you… Personal and gently convincing.” — Kim Shippey, International journalist and former features Editor for The Christian Science Journal and Christian Science Sentinel “There is a much healthier kind of doubt I suggest you consider… In his just-published book, Faith After Doubt , Brian McLaren made this affirmation.” — Rev. Paul Graves, The Spokesman Review “Religious folk often find the path of descent into doubt especially terrifying because they’ve been told their entire lives that they must accept certain understandings, beliefs, or dogma without question. In this important book, my friend and colleague Brian McLaren helps you find a deeper and wiser faith that is enriched by doubt instead of threatened by it.” — Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, author of The Universal Christ “In a culture in which the self-appointed gatekeepers of Christianity insist that faith equals certainty; belief is adherence to an exacting checklist of principles and politics; and belonging is an insular, exclusive membership, Brian McLaren is a heroic gate-crasher. In Faith After Doubt , he invites us into an honest, vital conversation about the pain and shame created by inherited certainty, and the powerful usefulness of thought and doubt. For all those who have understood that doubt and free thinking are failings of your faith, Brian’s book will help you live fuller and breathe easier. He illuminates the reality that belief and doubt are not opposites, they are the twin sisters with whom any honest person of faith walks continuously.” — Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Love Warrior and Untamed , founder of Together Rising “McLaren’s kind and wise voice will be a breath of fresh air to many a person who has secretly wondered what to do with their doubts.” — The Presbyterian Outlook “Brian McLaren gently moves us away from the notion of God as vengeful and petty, ready to punish those who question and challenge beliefs that no longer harmonize with their evolving experience and honest understanding. Brian encourages the reader embrace a deeper, wider, and more authentic faith that doesn’t fear doubt, but welcomes it as an ally in their spiritual growth. This book will save lives.” — Bishop Yvette Flunder, author of Where the Edge Gathers “In this smart rumination…for those wrestling with aspects of the Bible or their church culture that they don’t agree with…McLaren’s persuasive argument for doubt as a means to save one’s spirituality and rescue religion at-large…will appeal to questioning Christians.” — Publishers Weekly , Starred

Table Of Content

Preface: Permission to Doubt vii Introduction: Moments of Terror xiii PART ONE Your Descent into Doubt 1: Doubt as Loss 3 2: Doubt as Loneliness 13 3: Doubt as Crisis 24 4: Doubt as Doorway 31 5: Doubt as Growth 41 PART TWO All in Doubt 6: Doubt as Descent 59 7: Doubt as Dissent 74 8: Doubt as Love 89 9: A Human Problem 103 10: Faith, Beliefs, and Revolutionary Love 116 PART THREE Life After (and with) Doubt 11: Communities of Harmony 131 12: Theologies of Harmony 147 13: Spiritualities of Harmony for the Rising Generation 159 14. Harmony as a Survival Strategy 174 15: A Civilization in Doubt 187 Afterword: You’re Not Crazy and You’re Not Alone 206 Acknowledgments 221 Appendices 223 I. The Four Stages of Faith 223 II. Before Simplicity: Stage Zero 226 III. Integration of Stage Theories 229 IV. Resources for Doubters 231 V. Spirituality Through the Stages 235 VI. Guidelines for Groups and Classes 237

Synopsis

From the author of A New Kind of Christianity comes a bold proposal: only doubt can save the world and your faith. ONE of the Best Spiritual Books of 2021 — Spirituality & Practice “Will help you live fuller and breathe easier..” — Glennon Doyle Sixty-five million adults in the U.S. have dropped out of active church attendance and about 2.7 million more are leaving every year. Faith After Doubt is for the millions of people around the world who feel that their faith is falling apart. Using his own story and the stories of a diverse group of struggling believers, Brian D. McLaren, a former pastor and now an author, speaker, and activist shows how old assumptions are being challenged in nearly every area of human life, not just theology and spirituality. He proposes a four-stage model of faith development in which questions and doubt are not the enemy of faith, but rather a portal to a more mature and fruitful kind of faith. The four stages–Simplicity, Complexity, Perplexity, and Harmony–offer a path forward that can help sincere and thoughtful people leave behind unnecessary baggage and intensify their commitment to what matters most.

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BT774.M35 2021

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