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Foreword by David C. Korten (author of The Great Turning)
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CAUSE FOR HOPE
Humanity at the Crossroads
ISBN/Prod. Code:
978-1-55145-555-6
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BILL
PHIPPS
, Author
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Canada
(Reg. $ 23.95)
$ 12.00
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6 X 9
PAPER
224 PP
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All societies live by their stories. This provocative book from one of the most provocative leaders in the church challenges the governing story that has shaped and defined Western culture and society – a story that has manifested itself in ecological destruction, war and the obscene military expenditures that go with it, unprecedented consumerism, economic disparity between rich and poor, mistreatment of non-white cultures and races, sexism, and fear.
Clearly, it is time for a new story. Bill Phipps takes on the task of outlining the core themes of this new story with the pas-sion and vision of a modern-day prophet. He shows us the deeply spiritual nature of the issues and choices that confront us. Recognizing that the challenges we face are inherently interconnected and can no longer be treated in isolation from each other, his approach is multi-faceted, touching on all aspects of life, including the role of the arts in bringing about transforma-tion.
As a culture and as a society, we do indeed stand at a crossroads – one of those rare grace-moments when we are granted the opportunity to choose our future. So the question remains before us. Will we choose the way of death, or the way of new life? Cause for Hope is part warning cry, part visionary exploration, part encouragement for the journey. As such, it is itself a cause for hope.
Each chapter concludes with questions for discussion, making this book a valuable resource for study group use
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Calgary Public Library
I believe that if we are going to get back into balance with nature, we — and I mean the whole human race — need to change how we think about our relationships with the planet and each other. A book I read recently is all about coming up with the new myths, stories and principles that we will need to achieve greater social and environmental harmony. Cause for Hope, written by Calgarian Bill Phipps, is an inspiring read for those like me who are often discouraged by the slow pace of positive change. Phipps not only argues that a global shift in values is required before meaningful change can occur, he very skillfully offers models of thought — new myths — we can use as examples. I suppose some will see this as a religious book and be turned off by that, but I think Phipps is talking about spirituality in the great big Joseph Campbell sense. One certainly does not have to be religious in the narrow sense of the word to be inspired.
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revjan@bellnet.ca
from: London, Ontario, Canada
on: Oct 05, 2007
*****
Transformational
Through the analysis and storytelling in this book, I was helped to start planning and taking action for living in the post-cheap-available-fossil-fuel era. As a church leader, I feel some responsibility for helping my congregation prepare for the socio/cultural changes that are imminent and well documented in this book. This book is pragmatic about the reality we are facing; but provides hopeful encouragement for making the drastic changes for sustainable life in the years ahead of us. I feel that the church is one place where people can be supported in tranformational processes. I liked the way that the book lays out hopeful strategies for congregrations such as formation of sustainable living groups with the aim of forming strong local enconomies, helping people get off the grid and use sustainable energy sources, and helping people grow as much of their own food as possible. We are forming a book study group in our congregation to go through this book using the study guide provided during Lent.
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