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Hipster Christianity

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01 August 2010

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Self-avowed twentysomething Christian hipster insider Brett McCracken has grown up in the evangelical Christian subculture and observed the recent shift away from the "stained glass and steeples" old guard of traditional Christianity to a more unorthodox, stylized 21st-century church. This change raises a big issue for the church in our...

Self-avowed twentysomething Christian hipster insider Brett McCracken has grown up in the evangelical Christian subculture and observed the recent shift away from the "stained glass and steeples" old guard of traditional Christianity to a more unorthodox, stylized 21st-century church. This change raises a big issue for the church in our postmodern world: the question of "cool". The question is whether or not Christianity can be, should be, or is, in fact, cool. This probing book is about an emerging category of Christians McCracken calls "Christian hipsters"--the unlikely fusion of the American obsessions with worldly "cool" and otherworldly religion--an analysis of what they're about, why they exist, and what it all means for Christianity and the church's relevancy and hipness in today's youth-oriented culture.

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Self-avowed twentysomething Christian hipster insider Brett McCracken has grown up in the evangelical Christian subculture and observed the recent shift away from the "stained glass and steeples" old guard of traditional Christianity to a more unorthodox, stylized 21st-century church. This change raises a big issue for the church in our...

Self-avowed twentysomething Christian hipster insider Brett McCracken has grown up in the evangelical Christian subculture and observed the recent shift away from the "stained glass and steeples" old guard of traditional Christianity to a more unorthodox, stylized 21st-century church. This change raises a big issue for the church in our postmodern world: the question of "cool". The question is whether or not Christianity can be, should be, or is, in fact, cool. This probing book is about an emerging category of Christians McCracken calls "Christian hipsters"--the unlikely fusion of the American obsessions with worldly "cool" and otherworldly religion--an analysis of what they're about, why they exist, and what it all means for Christianity and the church's relevancy and hipness in today's youth-oriented culture.
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Koorong code 302442
ISBN 9780801072222
Pages 256
Publisher Baker Book House
Publication date 01 August 2010
Dimensions 17 x 139 x 215mm
Weight 0.362kg
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    I must admit - the title, along with those that had reviewed this book, were the reasons why I chose to read it. However, by the end I had a completely new attitude and way of thinking towards church and """"cool"""". \\r\\nAlthough part one is almost half of the book and quite difficult to read, McCracken shows extensive knowledge in the history and evolution of """"cool"""" and with this knowledge, the rest of the book gains more meaning. \\r\\nMcCracken then excellently and objectively begins to link church with """"cool"""". He also asks the question, is it possible to be """"cool"""" and a Christian? Each point of discussion is heavily founded in biblical concepts and McCracken isn't afraid to be frank or go against the grain in order to stay true to the Word. \\r\\nI would highly suggest this book to all youth ministers and even ministers, pastors or leaders of the church. McCracken challenges readers to think about their motivations and reasons for doing or not doing certain things in church for the sake of being """"cool"""".