Disunity in Christ: Uncovering the Hidden Forces that Keep Us Apart
Written by Christena Cleveland
Narrated by Randye Kaye
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
Though we may think we know why this happens, Christena Cleveland says we probably don't. In this eye-opening book, learn the hidden reasons behind conflict and divisions. Learn:
- Why I think all my friends are unique but those in other groups are all the same
- Why little differences often become big sources of conflict
- Why we are so often victims of groupthink and how we can avoid it
- Why choices of language can actually affect unity
With a personal touch and the trained eye of a social psychologist, Cleveland brings to bear the latest studies and research on the unseen dynamics at work that tend to separate us from others.
Christena Cleveland
Christena Cleveland Ph.D. is a social psychologist, public theologian, author, and activist. She is the founder and director of the Center for Justice + Renewal as well as its sister organization, Sacred Folk, which creates resources to stimulate people’s spiritual imaginations and support their journeys toward liberation. An award-winning researcher and. A former professor at Duke University’s Divinity School, Christena’s work has appeared in magazines ranging from Essence to Christianity Today. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Cleveland is an American Christian academic who writes in a very accessible way, about issues that are relevant worldwide, and in almost every context of life. The book revolves around the idea of ‘ingroups’ and ‘outgroups’, showing that we all classify other people in various ways. In some instances this may be useful; but in many cases generalisations are negative, often based on stereotypes or bad experiences. The writing is excellent and well-researched; I found every chapter thought-provoking. It’s relevant for church leaders and members, and indeed anyone who tends to stereotype ‘outgroups’, whether related to diet, or education, or skin colour, or nationality or religion, or anything else that separates people. If nothing else I’m now aware of ways in which I and those around me tend to see ‘outgroups’, and as the author points out, just the awareness can lead to putting aside some prejudices. Very highly recommended to all.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book uncovers the forces that disrupt unity. They are difficult to overcome, but well worth the effort. One of the greatest threats to Christianity is disunity. Overcoming it will require reaching out of our comfort bubbles, and maintaining an open mind and heart.