Plastic Jesus: Exposing the Hollowness of Comfortable Christianity

by Eric Sandras

Overview

A perfect lawn, a perfect spiritual life. Plasticity and suburbia go hand in hand. After all, without plastic there are no garage door openers, TIVO, hard drives, remote controls, Blackberries, plastic surgery, or any other idol we hold so dear. Sadly, if Jesus came in plastic, we just might find Him more to our liking. This needs to change. Suburbia might be a fine place to raise a family, but it's a terrifying and dangerous environment for our spiritual well being. Many of us have exchanged the challenge and vitality of Christ's plan for our lives for the ease of a plastic, soul-numbing, comfort-first mentality. Edgy and honest, Eric Sandras seeks to empower readers wherever they are-the suburbs, inner city, 10,000 acre ranch-to live life as Christ intended: with a radical sense of purpose that only He can provide.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013623774
Publisher:	Green E-Books
Publication date:	10/05/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	693 KB

About the Author

Gen-X, Postmodern, Emergent, and Next-generation are all labels that Eric Sandras has lived under, taught about, and tried to find identity in. As with every generation, labels soon fade away and what is left is the worn garment we call adulthood. What Eric has found his passions to truly be are: 1) Learning to build a cooperative friendship with Jesus, 2) Becoming a really good dad and husband, 3) Igniting a deeper love for God's kingdom in others regardless of generational or cultural boundaries and 4) Having extra butter on his popcorn at the movie theatre.
Eric received his Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Relations from Oregon State University where he was also an instructor for Human Sexuality and various Child Development courses. Since graduating in 1998, Eric has taught for various universities and colleges in the Northwest. He is a frequent conference speaker and has been featured on 100 Huntley Street, Canada's largest Christian broadcasting program.
Eric lives on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State with his wife, Cynthia, and their two children, Dakota Jasmine and Carter William. He is the head coach (senior pastor) of the Olympic Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Port Angeles.