Faith & Freedom

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In Faith & Freedom, Tom Terry considers how Christian belief and missionary activity have influenced ideas of liberty, conscience, and social change. The book connects theology with public life, helping readers think carefully about the historic and practical effects of faith in society.

It is especially useful for readers interested in missions, worldview, and the roots of freedom.

Is the Great Commission apolitical? The modern missionary movement focuses on personal and group evangelism, straining to avoid political ties. Yet, historically, missions work was often facilitated by political powers.

Now, in the era when political freedom has seen its greatest advantage and missions is moving farther away from its historic partner, many disciples of missionaries are transforming their countries through new political movements, facilitated by their faith.

"Faith & Freedom" traces the roots of modern democracy to Christian theological movements and follows the trail back to the present, where missions may be taking a new turn—abandoning the concepts of political freedom it founded. Faith & Freedom will give you a wide perspective on the role of the missionary principle through history, and why missionaries may be the most important front-line force for the global advancement of freedom and democracy.

Why readers pick up this book

• Readers of theology and public life
• Missions-minded leaders
• Anyone interested in Christianity and freedom

At a glance

Categories: Nonfiction

Author: Tom Terry

Focus: How the missionary principle facilitates political freedom.

Key themes

• Mission and society
• Political freedom
• Biblical worldview
• Human dignity