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Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger: Moving from Affluence to Generosity
Audible Audiobook – UnabridgedRon Sider (Author), Dave Heath (Narrator), & 1 more
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Do you want to make a true difference in the world? Dr. Ron Sider does. He has, since before he first published Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger in 1978. Despite a dramatic reduction in world hunger since then, 34,000 children still die daily of starvation and preventable disease, and 1.3 billion people, worldwide, remain in abject poverty.
So, the professor of theology went back to re-examine the issues by 21st-century standards. Finding that Conservatives blame morally reprehensible individual choices, and Liberals blame constrictive social and economic policy, Dr. Sider finds himself agreeing with both sides. In this new look at an age-old problem, he offers not only a detailed explanation of the causes, but also a comprehensive series of practical solutions, in the hopes that Christians like him will choose to make a difference.
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10 hours and 59 minutes
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Ron Sider
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Nelson Paul Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars The book Christians need to readReviewed in Canada on 18 July 2020
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First written over 40 years ago, but updated 5 times, this book has the history and the current relevance. The author shares his compelling vision and many ways we can join him in getting there and beyond. It’s easy to read and understand, though it challenges the heart and soul.
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Doris Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars Must readReviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 October 2017
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A very easy to read book with a challenging message. Scriptural, honest and needed.
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Donna L. Schillinger
5.0 out of 5 stars When we read scripture verses like, "Sell your possessions and give the money to ...Reviewed in the United States on 9 November 2016
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I think every American Christian needs to read this book for the perspective it gives. I've read many of the critical reviews and they seem mostly to be politically motivated. I have to ask: When we read scripture verses like, "Sell your possessions and give the money to the poor," why do we, American Christians, exert ourselves so to explain that away, rather than leaning in to carefully examine whether or not that is a word for us today? We avoid such careful self-examination at our own peril. God forbid we be one of the ignorant "goats" that Christ refers to in Matt 25. Lord, when did we see you hungry, thirsty, sick or imprisoned? Scripture indicates those people never understood their responsibility to the poor. We owe it to our eternal souls to get some perspective on this issue and think long and hard, and hopefully allow that thought to make us better followers of Christ. This book is a great starting point.
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Philippa Seymour
4.0 out of 5 stars Read itReviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 April 2018
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Some of it slightly outdated but nonetheless well worth reading. Thought-provoking, even possibly life-changing.
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Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great job!Reviewed in the United States on 22 September 2016
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Somebody has to say it. If you want to be a follower of Christ, look around. People need help. Put your money where your mouth is. I had the original edition and I'm glad to see Ron Sider has continued to revise this work to keep up with the current situation, both in the States and around the world.
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