Christianity Incorporated: How Big Business Is Buying the Church (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781556352454)

These days "getting religion" is generally considered a rather quaint thing of the past. "Getting spirituality," on the other hand, is the hottest thing on the market. In fact, corporate-sponsored spiritual salve is becoming the most popular prescription for the overworked and soul-weary employees. But for many Christians, this antidote has become its own epidemic. How is this epidemic infecting the church? How should the church respond as a community of believers? According to authors Michael Budde and Robert Brimlow, the church must resist becoming the "chaplain to capitalism." Christianity Incorporated reminds us that Christ-centered discipleship is fundamentally at odds with consumer capitalist priorities. The church must have a mission and a voice in society that is distinct from, rather than in chorus with, watered-down corporate spirituality. Christianity Incorporated is a wake-up call for all Christians. Courageous, current, and accessible, this book will provide guidance and insight to anyone concerned with pursuing Christian discipleship in our consumer culture.

Author: Michael L. Budde, Robert Brimlow
ISBN-10: 155635245X
ISBN-13: 9781556352454
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2007
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.97h x 6.31w x 0.43d