Spiritual Quest: A Guide to the Changing Landscape

Finding solid ground in a rapidly changing world Christians serious about their spiritual life may be dissatisfied with traditional churches and so struggle to find meaning elsewhere. This is often difficult to do in a world that's changing before their very eyes. The author - with his unique background as theologian, counselor, and spiritual director - has written here a pilgrim's guide to charting a path through this evolving landscape. He revitalizes the best of Christian tradition then tackles such tough issues as our changing images of God and Jesus, the role of sexuality in spirituality and how science's new cosmology affects our understanding of God. Remarkable for its range,depth, and practicality, this book - - summarizes many alternatives to traditional spirituality, including the women's movement, ecology, and social justice - helps seekers distinguish between the holy and the harmful - is enriched by countless stories of real people on their own spiritual journey - includes questions and exercises for reflection and discussion