Bringing God Up to Date - and why Christians need to catch up

Religion is an essential part of our humanity, but organized religion establishes definitions, boundaries, and hierarchies that the founders would be amazed by. Christianity is particularly affected by the short life of Jesus, his sudden death, and the lack of contemporary records. His teaching about the kingdom of God is great, but his followers watered it down and lost it. The original teachings are worth another look for those who have given up on religion or never thought it worth considering, as they can change ourselves and the world for the better and bring God up to date.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2021
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Religion is an integral aspect of our human nature, with most individuals adhering to some form of belief system. However, organized religion introduces predefined definitions, boundaries, and hierarchies that may astonish its founders. This phenomenon is particularly evident in Christianity, owing to the brief life of Jesus, his sudden demise, and the scarcity of contemporary records. Jesus' teachings on the kingdom of God are profound and offer guidance for our earthly existence. Unfortunately, his followers diluted and eventually lost these teachings, transforming the kingdom into a heavenly realm accessible only to a select few. As a result, the Church, or Churches, that emerged became increasingly irrelevant, even hindering the realization of the original vision. While some individuals find solace and truth in the traditions that have developed, others may seek alternative paths. For those who have abandoned religion or never considered its significance, revisiting the original teachings holds immense value. By embracing and living by these principles, we have the potential to transform ourselves and the world for the better. We can bring God into the modern era and create a more harmonious and compassionate society.

Weight: 468g
Dimension: 141 x 215 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789047035