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The Air We Breathe

How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality

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The Air We Breathe

By: Glen Scrivener
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Discover the Christian roots of the values we prize in Western society.

Is Christianity history? Or is Christian history the deepest explanation of the modern world?

Today in the West, many consider the church to be dead or dying. Christianity is seen as outdated, bigoted, and responsible for many of society’s problems. This leaves many believers embarrassed about their faith and many outsiders wary of religion. But what if the Christian message is not the enemy of our modern Western values, but the very thing that makes sense of them?

In this fascinating book, Glen Scrivener takes listeners on a journey to discover how the teachings of Jesus not only turned the ancient world upside down, but continue to underpin the way we think of life, worth, and meaning. Far from being a relic from the past, the distinctive ideas of Christianity, such as freedom, kindness, progress, and equality, are a crucial part of the air that we breathe. As author Glen Scrivener says in his introduction: “The extraordinary impact of Christianity is seen in the fact that we don’t notice it.”

This is a book for both believers and sceptics—giving Christians confidence to be open about their faith and showing sceptics the ways in which the message of Jesus makes sense of their most cherished beliefs. Whoever you are, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the values you hold dear as you discover the power and profundity of Jesus and his revolution.

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Nope, quite possibly, the book of 21st Century!

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easy to listen to, incredibly well informed, critical book to understand our culture and Christianity's impact on our daily lives.

outstanding

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Thank you for helping the reader to observe the case for Western cultural assumptions being rooted in divine attributes. Very important issue.

Attributes.

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This is a timely book and really opened my eyes to see how I view this world. I hope this book becomes widely read.

Eye opening!

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this is a fantastic retelling by the author of our history, from Gensis to Floyd. His lively narration explains why we think the way we do in Western Civilization and how it is the extreme opposite of the pre-Christian world. The author had me laughing, and at times deeply sad for the truths he espoused. A must read for the "Nones" as well as the "Dones" and "Ones."

Choose your miracle. Everyone is a believer

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This would be a great read/listen for anyone questioning doubting or wondering about The Church’s mark on the past, present and future!

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A great listen. A must read for all. A great base of understanding of our civilization and culture through the most significant event that shaped the world.

A must read

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Such an interesting study of the Christian foundation of all that we value in the West - 5 stars.

Great book

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Like. 5 stars. Do recommend.
Arm yourselves with new articulation of ancient truths. And fix the problems in the minds of children.

The bridging of critiques, and enduring belief in Christ’s Church is refreshing.

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A clear and thorough analysis of contemporary Western culture and its invisible, yet undeniably Christin foundation stones.

clear and thorough

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