The INTRAfaith Conversation: How Do Christians Talk Among Ourselves About INTERfaith Matters? by Susan M. Strouse is a guide for individuals and faith communities to explore what it means to be a Christian in a multifaith world.
The Rev. Dr. Susan M. Strouse is currently the pastor at First United Lutheran Church in San Francisco.
In
these religiously raucous times, one can be easily confused. Susan Strouse offers in this readable book,
practical ways of dealing with our confusion, while suggesting accessible paths
toward the building of authentic interfaith community. She poses essential intrafaith
questions to guide us as we seek to be faithful, hospitable believers. Through
stories and theological insights, Strouse lavishes all who seek to live with
grace in the current milieu a most meaningful gift. – Kathleen S. Hurty, Ph.D.,
co-editor of Women, Spirituality and
Transformative Leadership: Where Grace Meets Power
An
eye-opener that addresses the heart of something vital. Dialogue, respect,
compassion are all bound up with each other. If this work is not done, it puts
the human species in very grave peril. The book is an urgent and timely
presentation for a pluralistic and respectful dialogue between the great wisdom
ways of the worlds, with a view to dispelling ignorance and bias and promoting
understanding through dialogue. - Roger Creet, member of First United
Lutheran Church
Susan
- I found your book enjoyable throughout. Your breakdown of the subject matter
and handling each in bite-size pieces is very smart. Your section ending
questions are also well-placed. I found myself either agreeing with or
learning from everything you wrote. I would recommend the book being used in
congregational settings quite highly.” - The Rev. Brian
Stein-Webber, Chief Administrative Officer, Pacific
Lutheran Theological Seminary
INTERfaith
dialogue is challenging enough, but INTRAfaith conversations are even more
so. Rev. Dr. Strouse has given us a
much-needed toolbox for engaging respectfully with each other to increase our
understanding of the “other”. Linda
Crawford, Executive Director, Interfaith
Center at the Presidio, San Francisco, CA
This book is currently available at Amazon Kindle and will be released in paperback at First United Lutheran Church on April 24, 2016.
