For the healing of the nation
Book Description
In this thought-provoking exploration of faith and social justice, Russell Pregeant examines America's most pressing challenges through the lens of biblical wisdom. Drawing from his personal journey as a white southerner whose evolving spiritual understanding led him to question deeply held cultural assumptions, Pregeant offers a candid assessment of contemporary American society.
The book tackles complex issues including racial division, economic inequality, environmental degradation, and institutional violence such as war and capital punishment. Rather than aligning with traditional political positions, Pregeant advocates for what he calls an "ecocommunitarian" approach rooted in biblical principles that transcends conventional left-right divisions.
Weaving together personal narrative with theological reflection, the author traces his own transformation from inherited southern values toward a more expansive understanding of Christian responsibility. His analysis extends beyond partisan politics to examine how cultural ideologies can become idolatrous, obscuring the fundamental demands of faith-based living.
Pregeant's work addresses both regional southern identity and broader American character while exploring how biblical texts should be appropriately applied to modern debates. This 335-page volume challenges readers to consider how authentic spiritual commitment might reshape their understanding of justice, community, and environmental stewardship.
For those seeking a biblically grounded perspective on social issues that refuses easy answers or comfortable compromises, this book offers a compelling framework for faithful engagement with contemporary challenges.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
📄 Length: 335 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Justice
- ✓ Explore Economics
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Economics, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Biblical teaching
- ✓ Explore Christianity and culture
- ✓ Explore Social conditions
