Restorative Faith: Christianity for the 21st Century Rationalist

by Alexander Lang

Christianity is in a downward spiral. Americans are abandoning the church in record numbers. In the 21st century, science and technology are the primary drivers of the modern worldview. As a result, Christianity is rapidly losing credibility. And why shouldn’t it be? In a world where logic and reason reign supreme, the church often promotes the exact The earth was created in six days; Noah filled a boat with every animal on the planet; and Jesus was born of a virgin. Admitting that these and many other of aspects of the Christian faith are simply non-starters to outsiders, Alexander Lang takes the reader on a journey to rediscover Christianity. Written for those who find Christianity inaccessible, illogical and plainly irrelevant, Restorative Faith confronts the landmines that often shatter faith. By breaking down Christianity into its most basic parts, Lang casts a new vision for the Christian faith. Restorative Faith is designed to push an evolution in thinking and spiritual consciousness such that humans are prepared to take responsibility for each other’s well-being and the collective future of life on our planet.

306 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 6, 2019

Reviews

[Justarius · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are disillusioned with hearing, "God has a plan/He works in mysterious ways" every time tragedy strikes or "We are saved. Everyone else is going to Hell", then this book was written for you. In it, Rev. Lang tackles these and other topics in Christianity such as, "How can a good God allow evil to exist?" and "Is every word in the Bible true?" His answers are unlike any you have probably heard.

Prepare to embark on a journey that skillfully weaves together historical research, anecdotes, and current events in an engaging manner. Logically organized with chapter recaps and many highlighted points, everything is clearly and concisely explained. Helpful diagrams and pictures are also provided.

Lang's goal is to reduce the obstacles to faith so that more people can see Christianity at its best: an inclusive religion about unconditional love and service. If that appeals to you, check this book out. It will change your perspective and possibly even your life.

[Jennifer Schmidt · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn’t find anything restorative about this book to my faith, and I would consider myself a fairly progressive Christian. Lots to contemplate. Lots of first person statements. Lots of confusion. Those are my takeaways

[Sarahcjames · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading a different perspective that what I'm familiar with!

[Barbara Ahlquist · Rating 3 out of 5]

Must Read for Seekers of Rational Christianity

This is a meaningful guide for those who find value in the teachings of Jesus but find traditional Christian orthodoxy to be irrational.