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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Thought-provoking! Raises the questions I have about mainstream Christianity.
Sometimes I reread books. I’m glad that I reread this. It was worse the second time.
Every time I saw this book at work, I figured it was just yet another Christian book ,and I had no interest in reading it. But then I heard it was really controversial, and, well, I'm a sucker for controversial religious books.
It's certainly a quick read and really just introduces Rob Bell's views without going into too much detail. Unlike a lot of people, I like is poetic style of writing. Though I'm not a very religious person myself, I'm fasciated by religion, and I think Bell has some interesting things to say.
My favorite part of the book, by far: Rob Bell said there are those who spend there lives worrying about going to Heaven and then there are those who think little about going to Heaven but devot their lives working towards creating Heaven on Earth by taking care of the planet, fighting to end world hunger, etc. The idea of creating Heaven on Earth is something I wish more people, both religious and non-religious, could agree on.
It's certainly a quick read and really just introduces Rob Bell's views without going into too much detail. Unlike a lot of people, I like is poetic style of writing. Though I'm not a very religious person myself, I'm fasciated by religion, and I think Bell has some interesting things to say.
My favorite part of the book, by far: Rob Bell said there are those who spend there lives worrying about going to Heaven and then there are those who think little about going to Heaven but devot their lives working towards creating Heaven on Earth by taking care of the planet, fighting to end world hunger, etc. The idea of creating Heaven on Earth is something I wish more people, both religious and non-religious, could agree on.
I couldn't come close to summarizing the problems with this book. Thankfully, Kevin DeYoung did a fantastic job of that nearly ten years ago.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/rob-bell-love-wins-review/
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/rob-bell-love-wins-review/
While I do think he has a unique style (as many comments point out) if you have seen any of his videos and read it in his voice, it makes sense. In terms of substance, the book really does point out some of the main difficulties with evangelicalism in the modern world. For me, the idea of eternal damnation for a lifetime of sin being pretty unfair has stuck with me. I don't always agree with his conclusions or reasoning, but his central message is clear and I think he has a winning argument.
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This book is a worthwhile read whether you’re religious, atheist or agnostic . I enjoyed Rob Bells perspectives , stories and experiences as a pastor and Christian.
First of all, I am guilty of going along with evangelicalism's condemnation of Rob Bell over this book before I even read it. Now having read it, I'm wondering what all the fuss is about. To be clear, I gave the book, not Rob Bell's theology, three stars. While I don't agree with everything Bell believes, I think this is a book that asks the right questions -- questions the Church should be answering. Also, I'm astounded that this book has been labeled as extremely heretical by evangelicals, who seem to not understand what "heresy" means (hint: it's not questioning what we believe or offering alternatives). There is nothing new here, and Bell isn't trying to make divisions in the Church over these issues. His conclusion may not be spot on, but he is engaging in a conversation that needs to be had.
The majority of the book is great. I think most believers could benefit from the first several chapters in a big way. Don't get me wrong, Bell has his fair share of straw men and unfounded conclusions. But overall, it's a good book.
The majority of the book is great. I think most believers could benefit from the first several chapters in a big way. Don't get me wrong, Bell has his fair share of straw men and unfounded conclusions. But overall, it's a good book.
I’m a little late to this party—there are books I’ve been meaning to read for years and just never seem to get to. Then I watched the Rob Bell documentary and decided I should maybe finally tackle this one. Reading these authors is like exhaling after holding my breath for years. All of my struggles and doubts and feeling like I don’t fit or belong in so many churchy spaces are finding peace and resolution. It’s a freeing, joyful place to be. I don’t have to throw Jesus out with the bath water, but I also don’t have to ignore or tamp down my very real issues with the white evangelical church.
My favorite chapter of this one is “The Good News Is Better Than That.”
My favorite chapter of this one is “The Good News Is Better Than That.”
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