If God is love, don't be a jerk: finding a faith that makes us better humans
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Louisville, Kentucky : Westminster John Knox Press, 2021.
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Book
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First edition.
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x, 210 pages ; 24 cm
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"John Pavlovitz examines the bedrock ideas of our religion: the existence of hell, the utility of prayer, the way we treat LGBTQ people, the value of anger, and other doctrines to help all of us take a good, honest look at how the beliefs we hold can shape our relationships with God and our fellow humans--and to make sure that love has the last, loudest word"--
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780664266844
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-233)
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"John Pavlovitz examines the bedrock ideas of our religion: the existence of hell, the utility of prayer, the way we treat LGBTQ people, the value of anger, and other doctrines to help all of us take a good, honest look at how the beliefs we hold can shape our relationships with God and our fellow humans--and to make sure that love has the last, loudest word"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Pavlovitz, J. (2021). If God is love, don't be a jerk: finding a faith that makes us better humans. First edition. Westminster John Knox Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Pavlovitz, John. 2021. If God Is Love, Don't Be a Jerk: Finding a Faith That Makes Us Better Humans. Westminster John Knox Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Pavlovitz, John, If God Is Love, Don't Be a Jerk: Finding a Faith That Makes Us Better Humans. Westminster John Knox Press, 2021.
MLA Citation (style guide)Pavlovitz, John. If God Is Love, Don't Be a Jerk: Finding a Faith That Makes Us Better Humans. First edition. Westminster John Knox Press, 2021.
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