Many people have become angry and frustrated with organized religion and evangelical Christianity; in particular. Too often the church has proven to be a source of pain rather than a place of hope. Forgive Us acknowledges the legitimacy of much of the anger toward the church. In truth; Christianity in America has significant brokenness in its history that demands recognition and repentance. Only by this path can the church move forward with its message of forgiveness; reconciliation; and peace.Forgive Us is thus a call to confession. From Psalm 51 to the teachings of Jesus to the prayers of Nehemiah; confession is the proper biblical response when God’s people have injured others and turned their backs on God’s ways. In the book of Nehemiah; the author confesses not only his own sins; but also the sins of his ancestors. The history of the American church demands a Nehemiah-style confession both for our deeds and the deeds of those who came before us.In each chapter of Forgive Us two pastors who are also academically trained historians provide accurate and compelling histories of some of the American church’s greatest shortcomings. Theologian Soong-Chan Rah and justice leader Lisa Sharon Harper then share theological reflections along with appropriate words of confession and repentance.Passionate and purposeful; Forgive Us will challenge evangelical readers and issue a heart-felt request to the surrounding culture for forgiveness and a new beginning.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. I'm Living the Aftermath of Rocky FlatsBy S. ScarboroughI grew up in the neighborhood just south of Bridledale and Meadowgate. I also went to school with Kurt. Kristen's book has brought back SO many memories. We didn't know what was going on at Rocky Flats. In fact; my parents never even mentioned its existence. In their eyes it was a perfect place to raise children; but we knew that a lot of people in our neighborhood seemed to die of some type of cancer and that has always seemed strange to me. I'm now 47; and was just last week diagnosed with an unusual skin cancer. I've had other issues as well. I went to the doctor this time because another childhood friend from the neighborhood died last month of melanoma and I wanted to be proactive for my own health.I'm not sure we'll ever know the extent of what went on at Rocky Flats. They are currently building another sub-division even closer to the plant than where Kristen and I lived. The dust can be seen blowing for miles on a windy day. I can only imagine what is being unearthed there and being allowed to blow toward Denver. I thank Kristen for writing this book. Many of us from the neighborhood have reconnected because of it and are able to share our stories. Hopefully; there won't be a new generation to add to our growing list of fallout casualties.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN!By JimmyBluesKristen Iversen has written a piece of non fiction that comes from her very soul and which will foreverlive in the hearts and souls of those who are fortunate enough to learn of and read FULL BODY BURDEN;an inspirational work in which Kristen cleverly weaves both her investigative journalist skills with what can only be described asher own natural gift of expression through her use of beautiful prose.Kristen is not only a very talented writer; she is a poet; whose artistry is carefully and impeccablywoven throughout her writing like a fine tapestry.FULL BODY BURDEN is a timely indictment - not only of the nuclear industry in America - but of the abject corruption and inhumanity of the military industrial complex itself.This frightening; yet wonderful book; exposes just the very tip of the iceberg in regard to the myriad otherconspiracies this government is concealing from the American people.Highly recommended!4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. We're Only as Sick as Our Secrets....By Linda A. GentryWe are only as sick as our secrets and Kristen Iverson has turned the spotlight on the "sickness" created by Rocky Flats; our government and our judicial system via her book; "Full Body Burden: Growing Up in the Shadows of Rocky Flats". I'm wondering just how many many secrets (granted - some/many secrets are warranted and needed) governments around the world are keeping from us. Kristen's book has opened the door and the eyes of citizens living in the shadows of nuclear facilities. I lived in the Arvada area in the 1960's and 1970's moving to Missouri in 1979. I never really knew what went on at a plant only 3 miles from our home and didn't really think about Rocky Flats after we moved. I was on my Facebook page checking out my friends on the Growing Up In Arvada Page (keeping tabs on my beloved Arvada) when Kristen's announcement of her book showed up. My interest was piqued and I downloaded the book. While reading late one night I nearly fell out of my chair when my daughter's childhood best friend (Kris Haag) was mentioned in the book. Less than two weeks after we moved away I received a phonecall from Kris' mom; Judy. She told me that Kris' leg had just been amputated mid-thigh due to cancer. She was 11 years old. I remember vividly breaking the news to my daughter; Becki; and how crushed she was. Then; less than five months later; late at night I again received a phonecall from Kris' mom telling me that Kris had just passed away. We were devastated!! I had never put two and two together until reading about Kris in Kristen's book. Then the pieces of the puzzle surrounding Kris' cancer began fitting together as well as answers to my questions as to why such a beautiful little girl was taken so young. Kristen Iverson does a beautiful job of putting the pieces of the nuclear facility puzzle together and sheds the light on how citizens and a grand jury fought to rectify what was happening to an area at the foothills of the beautiful Colorado mountains and the city of Arvada and a threat to the city of Denver itself. I highly recommend this book. Compelling reading. By the way; I not only purchased the book for my tablet; I have also purchased five other copies for my children and a hard copy for me.
