Synopses & Reviews
Are you a Christian, an American, and a Republican? Why? Author Brent Bourgeois sets out to uncover the reason why, when he became a Christian, did he instinctively, politically, philosophically, and intellectually turn to the left, when so many of his Christian friends, co-workers, and members of his congregation turned to the right. Left Behind: Jesus in the Age of the American Empire takes a unique look at America's place in the world over the past sixty years, and examines how closely being a Christian fits with being an American. A prescient book if there ever was one, Left Behind: Jesus in the Age of the American Empire, foretells a major shift in cultural assumptions. No longer will being a follower of Jesus equate conservatism or strict adherence to the Republican script. Brent carefully reveals why and he does it with vulnerability and a remarkable lack of vitriol (thankfully). Bush-bashing is the easy road. Brent points to a better way: the long road of obedience to Jesus and his invitation to a new kind of citizenship. This book is a must for the prideful American church. I pray we read it. -Charlie Peacock, author, At the Crossroads, New Way To Be Human, and founder of Art House America
Synopsis
Bourgeois sets out to uncover the reason why he instinctively, politically, philosophically, and intellectually turned to the left after becoming a Christian, when so many of his Christian friends, co-workers, and members of his congregation turned to the right.