This is the book club for people who don’t have time to read! Each month we meet at a restaurant to discuss an audio book to which we have listened. Past books include Marcus Borg’s The Heart of Christianity, Brian McLaren’s Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road?, and Anne Lamott’s Stitches. This month we are listening to a book by Peter Rollins entitled The Idolatry of God: Our Addiction to Certainty and Satisfaction.
According to the publisher, this book shows that we must lay down our certainties and honestly admit our doubts to identify with Jesus. Rollins purposely upsets fundamentalist certainty in order to open listeners up to a more loving, active manifestation of Christ’s love. In contrast to the usual understanding of the “Good News” as a message offering satisfaction and certainty, Rollins argues for a radical and shattering alternative.
Call or email Pastor Brooks if you would like to join us!