The Nones Are Alright, by Kaya Oakes
Why ought to be this on-line book The Nones Are Alright, By Kaya Oakes You may not have to go somewhere to read guides. You could review this book The Nones Are Alright, By Kaya Oakes whenever and every where you really want. Even it is in our spare time or feeling bored of the tasks in the office, this corrects for you. Obtain this The Nones Are Alright, By Kaya Oakes now and also be the quickest person which finishes reading this publication The Nones Are Alright, By Kaya Oakes
The Nones Are Alright, by Kaya Oakes
Read Ebook The Nones Are Alright, by Kaya Oakes
Up to 30% of not one but two entire generations of Americans have chosen to live a life free from religion. The Nones Are Alright investigates how and why the exodus from organized religion is occurring, by telling the personal stories of members of the generation born in the 60s and 70s, when their Boomer parents severed their own ties with organized religion, and the stories of those born in the 80s and 90s, when Fundamentalism was on the rise. By delving into profiles of individuals, it contrasts the stories of "nones," atheists and agnostics with the stories of those who took an opposite track: who defied the trend and found religion as adults, or who experienced a startling conversion from the religion of their childhood to a completely new set of beliefs, and those who've remained in the religion of their childhood, but have re-imagined and redefined what it means to be religious today.
The Nones Are Alright, by Kaya Oakes- Amazon Sales Rank: #180148 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.20" h x .40" w x 5.40" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 208 pages
Review "Kaya Oakes has written the Growing Up Absurd for 21st century religion -- honest, inconvenient for the status quo, yet hopeful. The Nones Are Alright is an essential primer on the challenge religion faces today and a case for why that challenge is so worth meeting." Nathan Schneider, author, God in Proof"This beautifully written book describes many examples of the 'nones' -- those who say they have no religious affiliations -- and their aspirations and conflicts around faith." Tanya Marie Lurhman, author, When God Talks Back"This book proves once again that Kaya Oakes isn't afraid of honest conversation or tough questions. Through her interviews and reflections, she reminds readers that the spiritual life can involve both wonder and wandering and that growing in faith sometimes feels a lot like doubt." Kerry Weber, managing editor, America and author, Mercy in the CityIn The Nones are Alright accomplished journalist, writer, and Catholic revert/None/agnostic Kaya Oakes leans close to listen to doubters, reverts, agnostics -- all the people slipping through the cracks in the institutional walls --as these people tell stories of their efforts to build communities of faith, of living in-between traditions, and of the long struggle to articulate (and perhaps believe in) the mystery called God. What she hears both comforts and inspires, disturbs and challenges. But, as Pope Francis said in Tel Aviv, 'the walls which divide us can be broken down only if we are prepared to listen and learn from one another.' This is what Oakes herself has, quite provocatively, done. --Patrick Gilger, SJ
About the Author Kaya Oakes is the author of The Nones Are Alright: A New Generation of Seekers, Believers, and Those In Between (Orbis Books, 2015); Radical Reinvention: An Unlikely Return to the Catholic Church (Counterpoint Press, 2012); Slanted and Enchanted: the Evolution of Indie Culture (Henry Holt, 2009; San Francisco Chronicle Notable Book); and Telegraph (Pavement Saw Press, 2007). She co-founded and edited the award-winning arts and culture magazine Kitchen Sink. She is currently a contributing writer at America, Commonweal, Religion Dispatches, Killing the Buddha, and many other magazines and websites. Since 1999, she has taught writing at the University of California, Berkeley.
Where to Download The Nones Are Alright, by Kaya Oakes
Most helpful customer reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Don't worry about the nones, read the book, they're alright! By Fran Rossi Szpylczyn My day job as parish secretary brings me into contact with numerous people, often seeking sacraments; one of the most frequent being infant baptism. A young mom or dad reaches out, sometimes tentatively, to inquire about how to proceed. More often than not, they are not regular church-goers, sometimes they were married at the parish, or simply grew up there. It is a joy to encounter them and help them in whatever way I can. If they follow through, it becomes my job to collect information so that the great welcome of the new child can begin.That’s when it might get sticky, when I get to godparent(s) requirements. According to Canon Law (Can. 874 §1.3) godparents, or sponsors must: be a Catholic who has been confirmed and has already received the most holy sacrament of the Eucharist and who leads a life of faith in keeping with the function to be taken on; read more here.) This is when I am like to hear that the godparent(s) are “Catholic, but they don’t actually go to a church!”This scenario is one of many that ran through my head as I read “The Nones are Alright, A New Generation of Believers, Seekers, and Those in Between,” by Kaya Oakes, (209 pp., Orbis Books, $22.00) So many elements of this book hit upon the very thing I encounter on a regular basis. In fact, I may have to print these sentences from page 97, and post them next to my desk… “They are still Catholic, but in many ways they are Catholic Nones. They wear their Catholicism loosely, or, in some cases, it follows them through life like a ghost.”Reading this book reminded me of a “None” I once knew – me. Like author Oakes, I too once occupied “none-space,” although in very dissimilar ways. We both, however differently, had the experience of seeking, and returning to the church.The book follows the trail of observations and experiences as she investigates the “Nones.” For example, as an instructor at the University of California Berkley, Oakes found a clear vantage point into the experiences of numerous nones. Astutely observing what younger generations – and others – are up to in the world of faith journeys, she transforms what she explores into a deeply interesting and thought provoking book. This work goes beyond the Catholics, and into the world of a generation not oriented towards particular faiths and denominations.This volume reads easily and quickly. I found myself turning pages and wondering what was coming, identifying very much with some of the people, and not so much with others. With each chapter I read about people who were familiar and many who were not. In a little over 200 plus pages, much ground is comprehensively covered. To my way of seeing, all the stories were all intriguing. Due to the use of conversational and accessible language, Oakes creates a book is not just a writer’s observations, but also an independent study into a very important phenomenon of our time.So yes, the book is easy to read and personal – yes. However, as you read, you will also find many diverse footnotes and sources. This adds a nice heft and gravitas that I appreciated. Research and preparation matters, and in this case was well done.There are some of the “nones” who are fine where they are, others still have that longing for the church of their heart, whether or not that church ever really existed. For any of us who have wandered out of the pasture, the landscapes may appear as familiar territory. Familiar but not to be ignored, because you may think you know where the story is going. And if you think that connecting with the “Nones” is about one church being more more modern, more open and affirming, or more welcoming than another, prepare to be surprised.This book should be required reading for anyone who works in any ministry of welcome, catechesis, or initiation. Others who would benefit from it would be those who cannot understand why there “Nones” in the first place. That might include pastors, clerics, or bishops of any denomination, or those who who consider themselves evangelizers. If you ask the question about who are these seekers and why are they not in our/your flock? Another audience would be church book groups, I think this would be a great idea for those who gather to read and discuss in an ecclesial setting.But please – do not read it as a way to capture those you perceive to be the lost sheep, but instead as invitation to understand what led them out of the fold – if they were ever in it – in the first place. A journey through this $22.00 volume could be a better investment than a purchase of the next “bring them back to church” program pitched to you by a consultant. That program may have value, but perhaps reading “Nones” first, might be a more fruitful start.How does the story end? This is a story of seeking, does it ever end? All I can say is this – read the book. (A review from my blog, There Will Be Bread)
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Irreverence and Grace By Bernice McCann So grateful for this amazing breathe of fresh air from Kaya Oakes. Her compassion and forgiveness for a broken and dysfunctional church gives all of us hope. Kaya is able to embrace the universal quest we all have to be close to one another by including all people in all religions or none at all as we widen our consciousness, grasping for a more complete church. This book gives a voice to an entire generation of seekers while remaining grounded in Catholic universalism. The author does not hesitate to take on the hierarchical structure of the church while simultaneously exuding unbounding mercy for its many faults. It is a courageous and uplifting book which calls out to the next generation inviting them in.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Oakes does a good journalistic job of bringing the various nuances of the ... By Joyce W. This book came at the right time for me. My book--I PRAY ANYWAY:Devotions for the Ambivalent has led me to studying the 'nones'--thenon-religiously affiliated. Oakes does a good journalistic job of bringing the various nuances of the 'none' to life and to light.And she writes well--a bonus. She is Catholic (in-out-in sort of) but has a very broad lens. I read it in two sittings which, given the title, is not what I expected. Left me hopeful about this growing group of people who will become a force for good-------I think.
See all 4 customer reviews... The Nones Are Alright, by Kaya OakesThe Nones Are Alright, by Kaya Oakes PDF
The Nones Are Alright, by Kaya Oakes iBooks
The Nones Are Alright, by Kaya Oakes ePub
The Nones Are Alright, by Kaya Oakes rtf
The Nones Are Alright, by Kaya Oakes AZW
The Nones Are Alright, by Kaya Oakes Kindle
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar