A Purple State of Mind: Finding Middle Ground in a Divided Culture

by Craig Detweiler

Our culture is reeling from divisiveness and strife. People are divided politically (into red and blue states), morally, and spiritually. Successful author and Hollywood filmmaker Craig Detweiler reveals how to be a “purple” Christian—a follower of Christ who finds middle ground, not to compromise but to converse. He empowers readers to build relationships rather than erect barriers so they can more effectively communicate and live out the good news. This relevant and practical guide reveals ways to... The Christian community has become known for what it opposes rather than what it proposes—faith, hope, and love. A Purple State of Mind dismantles unhelpful misrepresentations of Jesus’ life–giving message and presents it in a fresh, contemporary way.

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction, Politics

240 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2008

About the author

Craig Detweiler is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and cultural commentator who has been featured in The New York Times and on CNN and NPR. He is President of the Wedgwood Circle, a philanthropic collective that invests in good, true, and beautiful entertainment. He serves as Dean of the College of Arts and Media at Grand Canyon University.

Reviews

[Meghan]

There is a movie that goes with this - didn't know that when I purchased the book. I haven't seen is so I feel like I've missed a lot of the conversation. I enjoyed his viewpoints and related in many ways but I'm not sure, I really felt like I was missing something, so I'm sure seeing the movie would fill in quite a bit of what I'm perceiving as holes.

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

okay - so I'm actually watching the DVD - but don't tell anybody.

[Callie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some nice ideas, but underwhelming.