Interesting but wheres the reconcillation

This is an interesting conceptual work, but for me it did not address the core concept of reconciliation, which is acknowledging everyone on equal terms. Christianity itself has been built on a foundation of power and control, from its early days when women were excluded from the canonical gospels, through its reluctance to address its history of control and abuse, through the wealth acquisition phase, through its wars, forced conversions and acquiescence. All of this is somehow is forgotten, or swept under the rug as not being relevant today, for fear it may drive the flock away. People have lost faith in a political system that clings to power at the expense of those its supposed to serve, and likewise it sees the same traits in the Christian Church. The church needs to stop looking at people as followers, or those that are potential followers, and see all people as all being equal. The Idea of "making people follow" through outreach programs etc disregards their God given right to choose. Christianity needs to look hard at its teachings to see if they are really inclusive, and re examine its prejudices before it can claim its ready to be an advocate, or ready to reconcile. Unfortunately I did not see this in the approach in this book. Being accountable and apologizing for past actions is the first steps towards reconciliation.

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