{"product_id":"have-mercy-following-jesus-in-politically-perilous-times-9781640659957","title":"Have Mercy: Following Jesus in Politically Perilous Times","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn an era of political upheaval, a book that strengthens core Christian convictions through the power of the Gospel. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Bishop of Washington Mariann Edgar Budde called on newly inaugurated President Donald Trump to have mercy during a January 2025 prayer service, the radical political implications of core Gospel work--preaching the Good News, caring for the poor and immigrant, healing the sick, and telling the truth--were laid bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat she asked was not unusual in the long history of God's people. But it took on a radical edge due to the change in political context. The context may have changed, but the work stays the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing Bishop Budde's lead, this book features essays from theologians, ethicists, liturgists, and pastors who will consider one basic Christian commitment--\"Love Thy Neighbor\" or \"Judge not, lest you be judged,\" for example--in light of this political moment. Together, they explore the power of the Gospel for our times and provide resources to Christian leaders and the faith communities they serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo encourage reflection and dialogue, each essay concludes with three discussion questions that can be used in a variety of faith-based settings, from adult formation groups to book clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruthanna Hooke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Divinity \u0026amp; Discourse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781640659957","brand":"Divinity \u0026 Discourse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48296626749577,"sku":"9781640659957","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_e1217b38-434e-4ead-bf3e-ba26517f96a4.jpg?v=1788844191","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/have-mercy-following-jesus-in-politically-perilous-times-9781640659957","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}