{"product_id":"the-real-conversation-jesus-wants-regina-v-cates-9780802884107","title":"The Real Conversation Jesus Wants Us to Have: A Call to Bravery, Peace, and Love","description":"\u003cb\u003eIt's time to talk honestly about the gulf between institutional Christianity and the ideals embodied by Jesus.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With courage and compassion, Regina V. Cates asks thought-provoking questions about why present-day Christianity is often characterized by fear, judgment, and egotism. Imagining Jesus would be appalled by much that is said in his name, Regina points readers toward Christ's lovingkindness, inclusivity, and humility. In so doing, she challenges readers to align their hearts more closely with Jesus's teachings and honestly address the harm caused by so much institutional religion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"God's loving grace within our heart is the power of light that gives us strength to \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ehonestly examine the oppressive attitudes and behaviors alive within much of Christianity--attitudes and behaviors that, to Jesus's heart, would not be either logical or kind.\" \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As part of this challenge, Regina initiates thoughtful conversations about topics including sexual abuse, racism, religious and political corruption, abortion, and sexual orientation. Part memoir, part social commentary, and part call to action, this book invites all people of good faith to more fully embody Jesus's message by taking up his call to love our neighbors as ourselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Let's demonstrate our love for Jesus by asking and answering the questions I imagine he would ask. . . . \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eI believe t\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eo truly follow him, it is imperative we help create \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe caring, peaceful, and respectful world he envisioned\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Regina V. Cates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0802884105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780802884107\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Regina V. Cates","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46602967974143,"sku":"9780802884107","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d4b3d180-598d-41de-b888-b517ecbfa3d6.jpg?v=1739695816","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-real-conversation-jesus-wants-regina-v-cates-9780802884107","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}