Radical Friendship

The Politics of Communal Discernment

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Theology, Christianity
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Author: Ryan Andrew Newson ISBN: 9781506420325
Publisher: Fortress Press Publication: April 1, 2017
Imprint: Fortress Press Language: English
Author: Ryan Andrew Newson
ISBN: 9781506420325
Publisher: Fortress Press
Publication: April 1, 2017
Imprint: Fortress Press
Language: English

Radical Friendship explores the contours of communal discernment as a practice that is especially relevant to Christians seeking radical democratic alternatives to the predominance of political liberalism. Communal discernment is shown to be capable of generating conscientious participation in grassroots politics; additionally, this practice enables Christians to enjoy reciprocal, discerning relationships with people who hold convictions complete different from one's own. Indeed, communal discernment turns out to be capable of preparing Christians to recognize and celebrate analogues to the practice in the world at large.

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Radical Friendship explores the contours of communal discernment as a practice that is especially relevant to Christians seeking radical democratic alternatives to the predominance of political liberalism. Communal discernment is shown to be capable of generating conscientious participation in grassroots politics; additionally, this practice enables Christians to enjoy reciprocal, discerning relationships with people who hold convictions complete different from one's own. Indeed, communal discernment turns out to be capable of preparing Christians to recognize and celebrate analogues to the practice in the world at large.

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