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# A Generous Orthodoxy: Why I am a missional, evangelical, post/protestant, liberal/conservative, biblical, charismatic/contemplative, ... emergent, unfinished Christian (emergentYS)

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Underrated on Amazon!!!
  

*by S***G on Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2013*

A year ago, if I had known this book existed, I probably would have given it 1 star without even reading it (as many people have done; just read a few of the 1-star reviews and you'll see what I'm talking about--it's obvious).  Right now, it's overall rating on Amazon is 3.2. I would venture to guess that there are few books on Amazon as underrated as this one! McLaren writes with clarity, relevance, and refreshing insight. This book is helpful and important. Even if one does not agree with him, I think they could learn something by thoughtfully reading it. The way he integrates his knowledge and experience into addressing the major issues that confront Christianity today is practically unmatched. And perhaps most importantly, he exudes a contagious Christ-likeness.So if McLaren is so brilliant and relevant and Christ-like, why is this book rated only 3.2 stars (currently)? Frankly, it is quite evident that people who do not see the world the way McLaren does are attacking him.  In most cases, this is a personal attack and has nothing to do with his ability as a writer or this product in general.  And their attacks are not Christ-like. And they are not relevant.  And they are rarely brilliant.  As I read through some of them, I thought to myself, "Do Emergent Christians gang up on the latest conservative-evangelical author and bombard his or her books with 1-star ratings, simply because they disagree?  Actually, I have never seen this. And it's not because Emergent Christians couldn't do this if they wanted to: Emergents and conservative-evangelicals have radically different presuppositions and understandings of the world; they could argue back and forth all day. I would like to think the reason that this type of attacking doesn't go both ways is because Emergent Christians are nicer. I hate to say that; I love conservative-evangelicals and have proudly bore that banner myself. But in honesty, I have to say that many conservatives value "truth" more than people. And McLaren addressed this issue in his book, if only those reviewers had actually read it.So maybe this book is truly a 4.5-star book, whether you agree with him or not.  I'm more than happy to give it five to countervail my captious evangelical brethren.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Unity Not Conformity
  

*by T***N on Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2013*

The author in his, 'A Generous Orthodoxy' seeks to show his 'connections' with the various aspects of the church universal. We who believe and associate with one or another branch of Christianity are reminded that there is really only 'One church,' but it has various dimensions and expressions. When a particular interest in thought or doctrine has emerged and takes on a more prominent role in the expression of the faith, it may become a new denomination, or a new assembly of believers, with a different emphasis and a more distinct presentation of an old thought. But that old thought has it's origin somewhere in the scriptures which then becomes their primary focus. I believe this is why  Mr. McLaren is expressing himself as being to some degree allied to the church-at-large with it's many divisions, without committing himself totally to all that one group or another may be continually trumpeting. He recognizes that we are all still growing in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord. He has an interesting approach and if the book is read all the way through without a quick 'reactionary' charge of heresy, it will prove to be of value to any thoughtful believer. Thurman L Faison, author "To The Spiritually Inclined," "Be Spiritually Bold."

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    being anglican in a post-modern world
  

*by E***G on Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2005*

Brian Mclaren is a prolific supporter of the emrgent movement, which is sort of a rhizome of modern Christianity. Despite the tiny, tiny type and the annoyingly clustered format, this book is important to Christians seeking identifiers for new Christian thought.Although not a scholarly work, Mclaren's book, small, but-- neither simple nor short--requires study and reflection.  In this work, Mclaren defines many of the words floating around our theosphere these days --emergent Christian, evangelical, fundamental, post- modern, and most importantly for me: liberal and conservative.  McLaren seeks to honor both liberals and conservatives, but doesn't want to be trapped in either category.  He lauds liberals for following the teachings of Jesus by tackling difficult social issues. He praises conservatives for work in individual conversion and basic discipleship.  In terms of Biblical authority, conservatives see the Bible as ultimate authority which can be interpreted by leaders and recognized teachers. Liberals, on the other hand, welcome free inquiry and explorative interpretation of scripture using recent archaeological and historical discoveries. He offers the opinion that mistakes on both sides are the focus on "our" best and "your" worst. The book divides into two parts of unequal length: "Why I Am a Christian" (four chapters) and "The Kind of Christian I Am" (sixteen chapters). The first part begins with "The Seven Jesuses I Have Known"  In essence, McLaren tells the story of his interaction with people of each of the Christian traditions mentioned in the title. The second part is an elaboration of the ideas identified in the first part.. McLaren wants to find a middle way between existing extremes of religious thought and practice. Although he often sounds "liberal", he is no fan of relativism and believes in the authority of Scripture and the Trinity. The part about Anglicanism is quite short and to the point.  Anglicans, he writes, seek discernment in the "dynamic tension of Scripture, tradition, reason and experience."  Anglicans practice compromise and tolerance, "keeping a high level of respect for brothers and sisters who do not agree with you.  It acknowledges that not everyone will reach the same conclusions at the same pace on every issue." What binds together the diversity of Anglican thought is the beauty of the liturgy.  Anglican liturgy with its elegant mystery unites us in worship, if not dogma.  One can only hope that current schisms will be resolved over time, as was previous turmoil over issues like transubstantiation in early Anglican history and the role of women in recent Church history. McLaren explains the term emergent by relating it to saplings that grow up in the shadow of mature trees. Over time, as the mature trees die, the emergent are already planted, ready to receive the now exposed abundant light and begin to grow toward fullness. As we approach the Christmas season, we will do well to remember the Incarnation, which binds us together as Christians.  Jesus, the human voice of the Trinity, tells us to love others, even those whose faith does not have the same dimensions as ours. He says that all religions are threatened by fundamentalists which seek to eradicate all beliefs but their own.  He reminds us that Jesus came not to destroy the law, but to fulfill it; not to condemn people but to save them.

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