If the Church Were Christian

“[Philip Gulley’s] vision of Christianity is grounded, gripping, and filled with uncommon sense. He is building bridges instead of boundaries, and such wisdom is surely needed now.” —Richard Rohr, O.F.M, author of Everything Belongs

Quaker minister Philip Gulley, author of If Grace Is True and If God Is Love, returns with If the Church Were Christian: a challenging and thought-provoking examination of the author’s vision for today’s church… if Christians truly followed the core values of Jesus Christ. Fans of Shane Claiborne, Rob Bell, and unChristian will find much to discuss in If the Church Were Christian, as will anyone interested in the future of this institution.

What would a faith centered on the values of Jesus—rather than on rigid doctrine—look like?
Christian Ethics Over Dogma: A compelling case that how we treat one another matters more than what we believe, valuing reconciliation over judgment and peace over power.Jesus as a Model for Living: Move beyond doctrine to see Jesus as a practical model for living whose priorities were to care for the poor and marginalized.Spiritual Growth and Exploration: Find the freedom to ask hard questions and explore your faith, trading rigid answers for a journey toward truth.A Focus on This Life, Not the Afterlife: Shift your focus from saving souls for the next world to healing the divisions and injustices in this one.