Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History
2021·352 pages
An honest historical examination of Christianity's 2000-year record of both moral failures and civilizational contributions.
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An honest historical examination of Christianity's 2000-year record of both moral failures and civilizational contributions.
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Is the world better off without Christianity? Combining narrative with keen critique of contemporary debates, author and historian John Dickson gives an honest account of 2,000 years of Christian history that helps us understand what Christianity is and what it's meant to be. To say that the Christian Church has an "image problem" doesn't quite capture it. From the Crusades and the Inquisition to the racism and abuse present in today's Church--both in Catholic and Protestant traditions--the inst...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted
Violence & gore
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Historical discussion of Crusades, Inquisition, and persecution
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation or themes
Religious content
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Central focus on Christian history, Jesus' teachings, and church practices
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content
Political content
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Addresses contemporary debates about Christianity's societal role
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide content
Abuse & suffering
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Covers Crusades, Inquisition, racism, and church abuse
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