I am not as familiar with the bible as many nor as familiar with 'biblical approaches' to
Christianity, and for the seeker such as I, Jaime really brings clarity and
understanding to many of the questions I have linking NVC to Christianity.
I love how the Introduction is very brief, and the organization of the book:
I. introduction, II. Echoes of the Garden III. Sermon of the Master
IV. Compassionate connecting, V. conversations in closing
takes one on a journey of of what it means to be a Christian directly through the bible,
not one particular religion's way of practice, making stops at what I sensed are
the main teachings of God and Jesus.
Jaime does not venture into making a case of proof for Christianity or proof for linking NVC
to the teachings of Jesus. His writing is simple, honest and personal.
I find myself holding on to Jaime's picture and story of NVC and Christianity
as logical and easy to understand. It has been thought provoking and inspiring
to look further into the bible for more depth regarding certain points.
I have been an NVC student / practitioner / fan....for many years now.
I came to find NVC after *leaving* Christianity -- at least the church
that is.
With great respect and disconnect for Jesus, I began a journey
of zen, humanism, yoga... NVC really helped me to LIVE my values, and
gave me the tools to 'readjust' so to speak.
And I began to hold thought that NVC can't really work with Christianity ...
right / wrong thinking .... judgment ... authority ...
I have held great sadness with these thoughts never really taking the
time to make some outward requests (go seeking). Staying in the world
of zen and Buddhism was quite comfortable for me.
Now I am in a place where I am circling back to Jesus, and am full of questions,
doubts, mistrust, curiosity .... Jaime's book has been invaluable for
confirming intuitions I hold, thoughts I have had, and mostly for offering insight
to that which I seek.
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Unbiblical with flawed theology
This book attempts to "christianize" NVC by misquoting Scripture and adding his own interpretations of the Bible. Deliberately skiping the most important part of Gospel which is our needs for salvation due to our sinful nature and Christ's death on the cross for our sins. His definition of sins is alienation caused by needs not met (see photo).I was hoping for some reconciliation between NVC and Christian faith. I'm very disappointed with this book and will be returning it.
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