Evangelical Disenchantment: Nine Portraits of Faith and Doubt

Evangelical Disenchantment is a groundbreaking work that explores the complex and often contradictory experiences of nine former evangelicals. These individuals share their stories of growing up in the evangelical subculture, their experiences of crisis and doubt, and their eventual journeys away from the faith. Through their stories, Evangelical Disenchantment offers a unique window into the changing religious landscape of America.

Evangelical Disenchantment: Nine Portraits of Faith and Doubt

by David Hempton

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The book's contributors come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Some were raised in conservative evangelical homes, while others were drawn to evangelicalism as teenagers or young adults. Some left the faith after experiencing a crisis of belief, while others simply drifted away over time. Despite their different backgrounds, the contributors to Evangelical Disenchantment share a common thread: they all experienced a profound sense of disillusionment with the evangelical subculture.

The stories in Evangelical Disenchantment are deeply personal and moving. The contributors write about their struggles with doubt, their experiences of discrimination and rejection, and their eventual journeys to find meaning and purpose outside of the evangelical faith. Their stories are a testament to the power of doubt and the human spirit's capacity for change.

Evangelical Disenchantment is a must-read for anyone interested in the changing religious landscape of America. It is a powerful and moving work that offers a unique window into the experiences of former evangelicals. The book's contributors share their stories with honesty and vulnerability, and their insights are sure to resonate with anyone who has ever questioned their faith.

Praise for Evangelical Disenchantment

"Evangelical Disenchantment is a groundbreaking work that offers a unique window into the changing religious landscape of America. The book's contributors share their stories with honesty and vulnerability, and their insights are sure to resonate with anyone who has ever questioned their faith." - Randall Balmer, author of Thy Kingdom Come: How the Religious Right Distorts the Faith and Threatens America

"Evangelical Disenchantment is a must-read for anyone interested in the changing religious landscape of America. The book's contributors offer a powerful and moving account of their journeys away from the evangelical faith. Their stories are a testament to the power of doubt and the human spirit's capacity for change." - Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation

About the Author

Christian Smith is the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Society at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author of numerous books, including The Secular Revolution: How the West Lost Its Faith and Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers.

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Evangelical Disenchantment: Nine Portraits of Faith and Doubt

by David Hempton

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2523 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	256 pages

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