If the Church Were Christian: Rediscovering the Values of Jesus

Philip Gulley

Feb 2010 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

“[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.

Ratings and reviews

I was lucky to have found this book at a library sale. I had heard of his other work "If Grace is True", and have been wanting to read it. So when I saw this laying on that table, I had to have it. And I'm very glad I found it. Reading this book was almost like finding someone had taken many of the different things I believe about religion and faith and had written them out for me - in a way I know I never could. Books like this mean a lot to me - someone who is often considered a "heretic" for coming to different conclusions than what is considered "mainstream" or "traditional". I think it's important for authors like Philip Gulley to show that there really *is* another way of looking at faith, a way that can be different while still being valid. Of course I agree with him completely on the various issues he mentions throughout this text. This is a side of Jesus, a side of Christianity, more people need to see. And since this book was written in a way that is so read so easily and quickly, it's something that anyone can read and consider, which I highly suggest. I loved this book, and I am certain I will recommend it to many. I'm also that much more certain that I can't wait to read his others, as well! :)

About the author

Philip Gulley is a Quaker minister, writer, husband, and father. He is the bestselling author of Front Porch Tales, the acclaimed Harmony series, and is coauthor of If Grace Is True and If God Is Love. Gulley lives with his wife and two sons in Indiana, and is a frequent speaker at churches, colleges, and retreat centers across the country.