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Liked It “I really liked the casual style of the writers and enjoyed the humor. It's a good book for Christians to understand how society has come to have a negative perception of us and our faith. I liked the style so much, I bought the follow up book "I Can't See God Because I'm in the Way"” see full review » see other reviews » |
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Mark Milwee wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I really liked the casual style of the writers and enjoyed the humor. It's a good book for Christians to understand how society has come to have a negative perception of us and our faith. I liked the style so much, I bought the follow up book "I Can't See God Because I'm in the Way"”
Cheryl B wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“You will either laugh at this book, or you will be offended. If you are offended, then you are probably one of the Christians that are talked about in this book! Many non–Christians find the behavior of some Christians off–putting rather than inviting. Many Christians do too! Now Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz, take an unflinchingly honest and often humorous look at some believers’ outlandish behavior. This candid assessment of the church will bridge the communication gap, empowering Christians to share their faith more freely and helping those who don’t yet believe discover the truth about God. ”
Laura D wrote this review Sunday, May 11 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I'm Fine With God...It's Christians I Can't Stand by Bruce Bickel & Stan Jantz is a terrific conversation starter just for the title alone! The two authors dig into the reasons why so many people, even other Christians, don't like Christians, and how the term Christian has become almost distasteful because of guilt by association. By tackling topics like the Prosperity Gospel, judgmental attitudes, and Christians who create entire lives for themselves removed from the rest of the world, the authors are sure to make some enemies with this book. But I loved this book. It's hard to be a Christian today, and much of it is because of just these attitudes! Bickel & Jantz address each variety bad example with anecdotal evidence and then provide Scriptural support for how God would view this behavior and what we need to do about it. Their sense of humor is both deprecating and devastatingly on target. This is a the rare Christian book for both believers and non-believers. Believers can search their own hearts for what needs to be changed. Non-believers can read nodding their heads in agreement at the bad behavior while learning about what God's real message is about it. This was one book I couldn't wait to read each night and had a hard time putting down.”
clockstein wrote this review Friday, May 9 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I had to check this books out for the title alone. It made many good points and it was quick and easy to read. If there are things about Christian people that bug you, there is a reason. It doesn't slam people, is obviously sarcastic but it gives a more graceful and merciful viewpoint. ”
Donnalynny wrote this review Tuesday, May 6 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I don't see this as a handbook for how to save your non-Christian friends. If you want a how-to book, this isn't it. I do see this as a book that will make you examine your heart and attitude regarding your own faith and as a result you will be more understanding of where people are coming from who can't stand Christians.
MichelleSutton wrote this review Sunday, December 23 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The authors have pretty hilarious comments. Want to get a belly laugh out of your teenager? I did when I read him several things out loud. The authors drive their points home with humor, and what they share is often profound. This isn't fluff reading. Like the nose on your face, the truth was always there, but you may not have noticed it before. I agreed with about 90% of their comments. The other ten percent I was more neutral on or maybe not quite as sure I felt the same way, but if you glean anything from this book that will change the way you see yourself and the world around you, then you will be glad you checked it out.
My favorite chapter was I'm Fine With God... but I can't stand Christians Who are Convinced God Wants Them Rich. I detest the "name it and claim it health and wealth false gospel" and charlatans who rob the poor and the widows through their lies and con games. So I got a real chuckle out of the witty sarcasm the authors used to drive their point home. For example:
If you give to Billy Bob's television ministry you'll receive... A swatch of fabric packaged as a Holy Spirit Prayer Cloth--actual pieces of the beach towel used by John the Baptist during his baptismal ministry on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Now that's obviously an over-exaggeration, but I found it hilarious. The other examples are even funnier. But the bottom line is the authors illustrate in every chapter why the hang-ups and weird beliefs in the modern Christian culture (often committed by people who haven't a clue) are a barriers to reaching the lost. The insight they share is amazing. And if you enjoy satire and sarcasm, you'll want to get this book.”
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