Finding Faith, Losing Faith: Stories of Conversion and Apostasy

Scot McKnight and Hauna Ondrey
Baylor University Press (2008)
ISBN 9781602581623
Reviewed by Carol Hoyer for Reader Views (11/08)

 

While this might not have been a book I would have chosen on my own, once I began to read the contents I really enjoyed it. The authors spend time discussing why people convert to other religions and what we need to do to assist them in the process.

The question always comes up as to why individuals convert? There are many reasons, but a few of them feel they are not getting their spiritual needs met or that the church really is not interested in them, only their money.  Pastors of all faiths need to re-evaluate their congregation and see what their needs are and make changes to meet those needs.
Many times we see that individuals have lost faith and will go to several churches to see which one meets their needs.

The authors have written a very much-needed book and have provided food for thought for those who read this book.  This reviewer really took a hard look at her own religion after reading “Finding Faith, Losing Faith: Stories of Conversion and Apostasy” by Scot McKnight and Hauna Ondrey.

 

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