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Theology for Liberal Presbyterians and Other Endangered Species

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Theology For Liberal Presbyterians And Other Endangered Species by Douglas F. Ottati (an Elder in the Presbyterian Church USA and the M. E. Pemberton Professor of Theology at Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia) is an knowledgeable, informative, and occasionally inspiring approach to the struggle encountered with living as a liberal in practice of Presbyterian and other Protestant churches. Accessibly presenting the foundation concepts of liberal theological thought, Theology For Liberal Presbyterians expertly explores and comprehensively addresses the issues of evangelism, the ordination of homosexuals, and the war on terrorism. Theology For Liberal Presbyterians is very highly recommended for all readers searching for a in-depth discussion of Presbyterian values in our complex and troubled world.

In this postmodern area it is not satisfying to simply do something because it has always been done that way. There is tremendous value in understanding why the tradition exists. Douglas Ottati opens the windows and allows the reader to see the evolution of major Theological points and paradigms of worship within the Presbyterian Church. Well written, insightful and cogent. You can read it from cover to cover in less than 3 hours. Reading this book will enhance your participation in the worship experience in your Presbyterian Church.

This book is scholarly without being ponderous. He speaks with wit and common sense to those of us who labor in the current world of seemingly continuous struggle for recognition of a God of love and understanding of the human condition. I found myself reading passage aloud to my husband as we lay side by side reading in bed and he often echoed my delight at a voice speaking for us. It is a really "good read".