Courage to Love

A book that should be read by clergy and perhaps every serious Christian."- The Disciple THE COURAGE TO LOVE "A series of sermon-essays addressed to contemporary issues and questions, with a common theme: to face today one needs the courage to love. Addressed are issues ranging from nuclear disarmament and New Right religion to homosexuality, abortion, and burnout. There is careful thought here, coupled with the controversial stances that Coffin's name and ministry have exemplified over the years.. . Those who are comfortable to wrestle with difficult issues and questions will enjoy Coffin's insights and quotable turns of phrase. Recommended."-Choice "Coffin . .. touched me and forced me to reflect on the nature of preaching, the Christian calling to make life more human, and the need for accepting conflict and ambiguity in the Christian life... I heard the challenge and hope of the Christian gospel powerfully and clearly proclaimed. That makes The Courage to Love a book well worth recommending to preachers and laity alike."-Loren M. Scribner, The Christian Century "The Courage to Love is a fine book for people concerned about the role of the church family in contemporary U.S. society." -National Catholic Reporter "William Sloane Coffin is regarded by many as a modern-day prophet. As senior minister of Riverside Church in New York.