The Air We Breathe, How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality

The Air We Breathe, How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and EqualityIs Christianity history? Or is Christian history the deepest explanation of the modern world? Today in the west, many consider the church to be dead or dying. Christianity is seen as outdated, bigoted and responsible for many of societys problems. This leaves many believers embarrassed about their faith and many outsiders wary of religion. But what if the Christian message is not the enemy of our modern Western values, but the very thing that makes

Is Christianity history? Or is Christian history the deepest explanation of the modern world? Today in the west, many consider the church to be dead or dying. Christianity is seen as outdated, bigoted and responsible for many of society’s problems. This leaves many believers embarrassed about their faith and many outsiders wary of religion. But what if the Christian message is not the enemy of our modern Western values, but the very thing that makes sense of them? In this fascinating book, Glen Scrivener takes readers on a journey to discover how the teachings of Jesus not only turned the ancient world upside down, but continue to underpin the way we think of life, worth, and meaning. Far from being a relic from the past, the distinctive ideas of Christianity, such as freedom, kindness, progress and equality, are a crucial part of the air that we breathe. As author Glen Scrivener says in his introduction: “The extraordinary impact of Christianity is seen in the fact that we don’t notice it". This is a book for both believers and sceptics—giving Christians confidence to be open about their faith and showing non-Christians the ways in which the message of Jesus makes sense of their most cherished beliefs. Whoever you are, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the values you hold dear as you discover the power and profundity of Jesus and his revolution.

Publisher: Good Book Company
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781784987497

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Glen directs the evangelistic charity Speak Life. He is an ordained Anglican who writes, speaks, and makes media to equip the church and reach beyond it. He is married to Emma and is the author of 7 books, including 321, Long Story Short and The Gift.

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‘Dickens’ classic novel turns on the moment when its hero, Pip finds out that the criminal, Magwitch, had been his sole benefactor—a man whom he’d always thought of as just a convict was actually his patron! He had despised and dismissed the man, who had in fact given him a life. This book will provide a similar turning point for many. In a riveting sweep through culture, modern and ancient history, theology and philosophy, Glen Scrivener reveals a Christian inheritance which, to our great shame, we have also despised and dismissed. Even for me as a pastor, I found it caused a paradigm shift in terms of such values as equality and compassion, freedom and progress. A must-read if we want to crack the code of what’s going on in our culture.’ Rico Tice, Founder, Christianity Explored Ministries