How Long to Read Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies

How Long Does it Take to Read Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 53 minutes to read Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies by David P. Gushee

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

American democracy is in danger. How do we protect it from authoritarian reactionary Christianity? On January 6, 2021, hundreds of Americans stormed the Capitol to prevent the certification of their political opponent’s election. At the forefront were Christians claiming to act in the name of Jesus Christ and his supposed representative on earth, Donald Trump. How can this have happened? David P. Gushee tackles the question in this timely work of Christian political ethics. Gushee calls us to preserve democratic norms, including constitutional government, the rule of law, and equal rights for all, even as many Christians take a reactionary and antidemocratic stance. Surveying global politics and modern history, he analyzes how Christians have discarded their commitment to democracy and bought into authoritarianism. He urges us to fight back by reviving our hard-won traditions of congregational democracy, dissident Black Christian politics, and covenantal theology. Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies makes a robust case for a renewed commitment to democracy on the part of Christians—not by succumbing to secular liberalism, but by drawing on our own best traditions. Any concerned Christian will leave its pages with eyes wide open to the dangers of our current form of political engagement. Readers will gain insight into what democracy is truly meant to be and why Christians once supported it wholeheartedly—and should do so again.

How long is Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies?

Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies by David P. Gushee is 227 pages long, and a total of 58,339 words.

This makes it 77% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 18 minutes to read Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies aloud.

What Reading Level is Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies?

Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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