Christianity Incorporated

These days ""getting religion"" is generally considered a rather quaint thing of the past. ""Getting spirituality,"" on the other hand, is the hottest thing on the market. In fact, corporate-sponsored spiritual salve is becoming the most popular prescription for the overworked and soul-weary employees. But for many Christians, this antidote has become its own epidemic. How is this epidemic infecting the church? How should the church respond as a community of believers? According to authors Michael Budde and Robert Brimlow, the church must resist becoming the ""chaplain to capitalism."" Christianity Incorporated reminds us that Christ-centered discipleship is fundamentally at odds with consumer capitalist priorities. The church must have a mission and a voice in society that is distinct from, rather than in chorus with, watered-down corporate spirituality. Christianity Incorporated is a wake-up call for all Christians. Courageous, current, and accessible, this book will provide guidance and insight to anyone concerned with pursuing Christian discipleship in our consumer culture.

Author: Michael L. Budde

Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers

Publication Date: Feb 01, 2007

Number of Pages: 192 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 155635245X

ISBN-13: 9781556352454