Faith Under Fire
Book Description
In the heart of Baghdad, where violence and uncertainty define daily existence, one Anglican minister discovers that extreme circumstances can forge unshakeable faith rather than destroy it. Andrew White serves as the minister of St George's Anglican Church in one of the world's most dangerous cities, where every day brings fresh encounters with tragedy and the constant possibility of death.
Living under the protection of bodyguards while ministering to a congregation caught in the crossfire of conflict, White faces the profound spiritual questions that emerge when faith meets harsh reality. When prayers seem unanswered and young lives are lost despite fervent hope, how does belief survive? When surrounded by both remarkable compassion and disturbing corruption among religious leaders of all faiths, what sustains trust in human goodness?
This honest exploration reveals how a man battling multiple sclerosis maintains joy and purpose while knowing each return to Iraq might mean never seeing his family again. White examines the late-night conversations with God that sustain him, the spiritual resources that fuel his ministry, and his perspective on finding divine purpose within momentous historical events.
Rather than offering simple answers, this candid account invites readers to consider how authentic faith develops not in comfort, but through wrestling with life's most challenging questions. White demonstrates that spiritual strength often emerges precisely where we least expect to find it.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
📄 Length: 160 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Church of England
- ✓ Explore Clergy
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Anglican
- ✓ Explore Attitudes
- ✓ Explore Church of england, clergy
- ✓ Explore Iraq war, 2003-2011
