Dare We Be Christians (1914)

""Dare We Be Christians"" is a thought-provoking book written by Walter Rauschenbusch in 1914. Rauschenbusch was a Baptist pastor and theologian who was deeply concerned with the social and economic injustices of his time. In this book, he challenges Christians to take a critical look at their faith and to consider how it should inform their actions in the world.Rauschenbusch argues that Christianity has become too focused on personal salvation and has neglected its responsibility to address the social issues that plague society. He believes that Christians should be actively engaged in working towards social justice and should be willing to challenge the status quo.The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the state of Christianity in the early 20th century and the challenges that it faces. The second part explores the teachings of Jesus and how they can be applied to contemporary issues. The third part offers practical suggestions for how Christians can live out their faith in a meaningful way.Throughout the book, Rauschenbusch emphasizes the importance of love and compassion in the Christian life. He believes that Christians should be motivated by a desire to serve others and to work towards a more just and equitable society.Overall, ""Dare We Be Christians"" is a powerful call to action for Christians who are concerned about social justice and want to make a positive impact in the world. It challenges readers to think deeply about their faith and to consider how it should shape their actions and attitudes towards others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.