Books
Who Stole My Bible?
Reclaiming Scripture as a Handbook for Resisting Tyranny
We’ve all seen examples of sacred scripture being used and abused to justify racism, sexism, reactionary politics, and even violence. If you have ever found yourself wondering what Bible some of your fellow believers are reading, if you’ve ever asked yourself “Who Stole My Bible?”, then you are not alone.
Who Stole My Bible? shows us how the whole Bible is an inspiring handbook for grounding your resistance to oppression of any kind. Rev. Jennifer Butler urges us to reclaim scripture as a source of liberative spiritual power and counter- argument against those who hijack the Bible to harm others.
Each chapter weaves lessons from scripture with stories of courageous religious communities opposing authoritarianism and white Christian nationalism in America today. Through Who Stole My Bible? Rev. Butler connects us with generations of prophets and leaders and invites us to commit to creating a more just and compassionate world.
If you have been burned by the church, this book is for you. If you are on the verge of leaving church because of the bigotry you see among Christians, this book is for you. If you want to deeply connect your faith with your commitment to a more just and compassionate world, this book is for you.
Born Again: The Christian Right Globalized
Religion has continued to have an impact on international concerns in the modern era. This book is a gripping exposé of the power of the Christian Right worldwide—and in particular their influence within the United Nations. A former NGO representative at the United Nations, Rev. Jennifer Butler provides the first insider's account of the strategies and effectiveness of Christian Right lobbying campaigns within the United Nations. Drawing on personal interviews with Christian Right leaders, she analyzes the impact they have already had—and what the future may hold.
Butler reveals how today's most powerful Christian Right organizations are building interfaith coalitions. At the United Nations, groups like Focus on the Family and Concerned Women for America are working with Catholic, Mormon, and Muslim allies to advance a conservative social policy agenda. The United States has recently joined that alliance. President George W. Bush has given them a significant voice in shaping U.S. positions on issues including women's rights, reproductive health, human cloning, children's rights, and AIDS.
In short, the Christian Right is globalizing—a phenomenon that promises to challenge progressive social policy on a worldwide scale—as well as transform the Christian Right itself.