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Book SynopsisTrade Review...offers pragmatic and insightful responses. * Joanne Griffiths, Theology *
In this erudite, passionate, beautifully written, and often moving book, Kenda Creasy Dean presents a compelling depiction of the practice of Christianity (and of religion in general) among contemporary American youth. ... Dean's important and stimulating book brings light into the dark areas linking religious beliefs and the study of youth development. For such illumination, readers are in her debt. * Richard M. Lerner, Scottish journal of Theology *
Table of ContentsACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; SECTION ONE: WORSHIPPING AT THE CHURCH OF BENIGN WHATEVER-ISM; SECTION TWO: CLAIMING A PECULIAR GOD-STORY; SECTION THREE: CULTIVATING CONSEQUENTIAL FAITH