In a world that - for many people - has become more complex and overwhelming, with religion - for many people - sought as a simplistic, even tribal, remedy for their anxiety, this small tome by pastor/theologian John Matthews offers a constructive way to be firmly planted in one's own faith tradition AND remain open and celebrate the plethora of other faith traditions that populate our planet. Pastor Matthews' closing words: '
Can we embrace pluralism as a gift, as a new approach, for preserving and honoring our world and the God who created it? The alternative, of course, is destroying and dishonoring the world and the God who created it. The choice is ours
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