Book club discussion kit. Embracing diversity : faith, vocation, and the promise of America

Throughout its history, America has been confronted with two alternative views of its identity. Is it, according to one argument, a deeply Christian nation called to purity and uniformity in the face of a challenging world? Or is it, according to the other argument, a beacon of hope and openness, a land in which a variety of people can work side by side in justice and for a common good? In this timely and needed book, the authors challenge readers--especially readers in Christian communities--to step up to the promise of an America that works for the good of everyone who calls this nation home. Certainly, part of that challenge is recognizing where America has failed, and the authors do not step back from that challenge. But a tone of hope prevails throughout as a gracious and compelling case is made that America's better angels exist and can motivate us to create a more just society. -- Provided by publisher

Throughout its history, America has been confronted with twoalternative views of its identity. Is it, according to oneargument, a deeply Christian nation called to purity and uniformityin the face of a challenging world? Or is it, according to theother argument, a beacon of hope and openness, a land in which avariety of people can work side by side in justice and for a commongood?

In this timely and needed book, the authors challengereaders--especially readers in Christian communities--to step up tothe promise of an America that works for the good of everyone whocalls this nation home.

Certainly, part of that challenge is recognizing where Americahas failed, and the authors do not step back from that challenge.But a tone of hope prevails throughout as a gracious and compellingcase is made that America's better angels exist and can motivate usto create a more just society