Open Christianity: Home by Another Road

by Jim Burklo

"Open Christianity" is an invitation to keep the faith but drop the dogma. Many Christian-heritage seekers struggle with conflicted yearning. They value much that the tradition offers. But the church door feels closed unless they accept beliefs at odds with logic and the truth of their hearts. "Open Christianity" maintains that yes, you can leave behind that which has ceased to make sense, and still be very Christian. Burklo's discussion of complex topics such as "a theology of 'enough'," "soulful sexuality" and "the gospel truth" will be controversial--but enlightening. A product of the author's work as a Stanford chaplain, a Protestant pastor, and an urban/street minister, this book encourages spiritual growth that won't founder on efforts to believe the unbelievable.

288 pages, Paperback

Published March 12, 2008

Reviews

[Joe Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pastor of a church near Stanford University, Jim Burklo often gets questions from students who can no longer accept the traditional teachings of Protestant Christianity. He answers from the perspective of progressive Christianity. Less formal, less dogmatic, and more open to the teachings of other religions, this approach to the Christian faith is often more meaningful to people who would otherwise disparage of any traditional religion. Most conservative believers dismiss progressive Christianity as heretical, but Burklo sees it as a constructive way to the future.