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"Divine Rebels offers a much-needed corrective to the wrathful voices on the Religious Right by showcasing the underreported heroism of politically progressive Christians who reject power and privilege in favor of compassion and reconciliation." —Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking"With a journalist’s eye for the interesting and an historian’s attention to context, Deena Guzder tells the under-reported story of America’s faith-based social justice movement after Martin Luther King, Jr. These are the lives of people I’ve learned from, people I love. What a gift to read their stories told so well."—Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, author, activist, and new monastic"[A] learned, readable, and immensely important work of history, journalism, and advocacy." —Samuel G. Freedman, author of Upon This Rock"[Divine Rebels] is a timely and important account of American Christian activists deeply committed to both their faith and to a better world here and now. . . . They are models for everyone who has ever wondered how personal faith relates to the injustice of the world. I highly recommend this book." —Sami Rasouli, human rights activist and director of the Muslim Peacemaker Teams"[Divine Rebels] is the perfect blend of inspiration and challenging social commentary."—U.S. Catholic"The book is the perfect blend of inspiration and challenging social commentary."—U.S. Catholic Magazine "Guzder's first-person reporting animates her prose without obscuring her subject"—Publishers Weekly

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About the Author

Deena Guzder is an independent journalist who has reported on human rights across the globe. Her work has appeared in Time, Mother Jones, Common Dreams, National Geographic, Washington Post, Ms. magazine, and elsewhere. She holds advanced degrees in journalism and international affairs from Columbia University.

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Product details

Paperback: 320 pages

Publisher: Chicago Review Press (May 1, 2011)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1569762643

ISBN-13: 978-1569762646

Product Dimensions:

6 x 0.7 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

4.5 out of 5 stars

10 customer reviews

Amazon Best Sellers Rank:

#2,688,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

I paraphrase Gandhi's famous quote. If that isn't an indictment of modern Christianity, I don't know what is!This is a wonderful, inspiring, challenging and frightening book, but like previous reviewer Rebel Girl says in her critical review, it's not perfect, and it could have used some editing and fact-checking. But I still give it five stars because, for one thing, there are precious few books like this. For another, this gives us the personal stories of people who have actually decided to follow Christ with everything they've got. How rare is that?We have millions of Christians in this country who call themselves Christians and who pray and go to church and are 'good', but there are so few of us who have the guts and commitment to actually live our faith. To put ourselves on the line. To take a stand which might endanger us or alienate us from our own families and friends. Yes, the people profiled in this book are rabble-rousers, radicals, rebels and dangerous to the status quo. I admire them. I wish I had a fraction of their courage. I find their stories inspirational and hopeful.I would hazard a guess that many of the people in this book would not be voting for the GOP. But that is only my opinion.

Very inspirational for people of faith who do not often see models of Christian faith lived out through social activism. Useful. For social progressive activists to see examples of people of faith join in common cause to make our society and the world a better place.

I have been enjoying reading this much over-looked personal history of conversion and witness. I find the author's writing highly engaging -- lots of information, insight, combined with a focus and an energy that is wonderful. As a Plowhares activist who is briefly mentioned in this book, I was delighted to see so many familiar names. However, I'm learning there are many facets of the lives of other activists that I really knew nothing about. I have been enormously impressed reading the life of Roy Bourgeois, a friend since 1976, but with whom I have never had the chance to learn all the depth and breadth of his exceptional conversion and courage. And now, for speaking out for equality for women, Father Roy -- one of the few Catholic priests who amounts to anything -- is cast out. I hope this great book is read widely to awaken people to how damaging it is to have Caiphas lording over all the Scribes and Pharasees worldwide in the Catholic Church, conspiring against Christ once again.

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Book is great, but I ordered (and I believe paid for) 2 copies, but have only received one. Kathleen J. Hall

Mine is a militant brand of atheism. Richard Dawkins is my favorite and I am quick to rise to the debate when religion gets involved. This book was so difficult for me because it riveted me with accounts of religious activists that I couldn't help but greatly admire. The first chapter alone made me almost cry on the subway. Twice. After spending literal weeks thinking about it, I've boiled down the intellectual change this book forced me to take.50 years ago if you asked an American, "How do you feel about black people?" You would have gotten a lot of sweeping generalizations. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught us that the only correct answer is, "It depends on the black person." Two months ago if you asked me how I felt about religious people I would have said, "A few are alright, but I think they're a little nuts." I now appreciate that the only correct answer is, "It depends on the religious person."In fact, let's talk about religion being the opiate of the masses. How do you feel about amphetamine addicts? Well, in theory, it seems like a bad idea. But Erdosh, a hugely important titan of mathematics, was only capable of being the brilliant man he was while he was on amphetamines. I wonder if a lot of titans of social justice are only capable of doing what they do because of their religious beliefs.

`Religion kills', religion `is a form of mental illness', `religion poisons everything' - these are some of the hyperbolic slogans put forward by the popular New Atheist movement over the last decade. However, in this meticulously researched and refreshing debut, Deena Guzder helps counter the reductionist polemic of Dawkins, Harris and Hitchens by revealing the under-reported story of progressive Christian activists in America. For secular liberals and foreign onlookers, it can often appear that `Christian activism' comprises solely of attacking abortion clinics or rallying against gay marriage - yet the voices of the religious left are often drowned out by the louder, more confrontational right as well as ignored by progressive atheists. Nevertheless, these compassionate campaigners, motivated by their faith, have pushed for social progress throughout US history, rather than hindering it - aiding Native Americans, confronting slavery and supporting gender equality movements.Guzder profiles ten more recent individuals who, instead of proselytising, "hope to serve as God's hands and feet rather than as his mouthpiece" and who "bear no resemblance to parochial, hierarchical and exclusionary fundamentalists obsessed with determining who descends to hell." From those who achieved their vision, such as Jim Zwerg and SueZann Bosler, to those who are continuing their struggle, such as John Dear and Charlotte Keys - the famous and less well known examples selected by Guzder embody their religious convictions, disavow violence and remain inspiring examples of humility, commitment and sacrifice.These stimulating stories have helped me to mature beyond the black-and-white rhetoric of the somewhat combative form of atheism I once held. By highlighting the common ground between both religious and secular leftists, this well-timed book will appeal to readers of both persuasions and hopefully help encourage them to unite against inequality, militarism, discrimination and join together in favour of social justice and a better future for all.

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