Christ and the Culture Wars: Speaking for Jesus in a World of Identity Politics

In our modern world, the gospel of Jesus is often seen as the bigoted edicts of a bygone era. Benjamin Chang encourages Christians to engage with identity politics and spread the Christian gospel in a more effective way. He suggests that we should look at the way we tell stories and consider whether we can re-capture hearts in our culture by telling a more powerful counter-narrative. He also gives us language to use to speak about the cross in our world of identity politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2023
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications Ltd

In our contemporary society, the gospel of Jesus is often perceived by many as outdated and exclusive, rather than a universal message of love and compassion for all humanity. Benjamin Chang delves into the narratives of revolutionary movements, encompassing feminism, racial justice, gay pride, and the trans movement, to examine how Christians typically engage with these cultural conflicts. He proposes a more effective approach by encouraging Christians to find ways to speak for Jesus, rather than retreating into their own identity tribes, engaging in arguments with other groups, or ignoring the realities of the culture around them.

Chang emphasizes the importance of re-examining our storytelling methods and considering whether we can re-capture hearts in our culture by presenting a more powerful counter-narrative. He provides us with language to articulate the cross in the context of identity politics, recognizing that the gospel resonates with people when it communicates in their cultural language.

Through his exploration and insights, Chang encourages Christians to embrace their identity as followers of Jesus and to actively engage with the identity politics of our world, seeking to spread the gospel in a way that is relevant, compassionate, and life-changing.

Weight: 296g
Dimension: 137 x 215 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781527109766