Publisher's Synopsis
Everything you ever wanted to know about the church and more! This well-researched book has been used as a reference by clergy and laymen alike, and answers seventy-five of the most intriguing or controversial questions about the modern and historical church. It is packed with scripture references and includes a glossary of common church-related terms. This is the revised 2nd Edition of the original version that was published in 1995.
Some of the Topics covered: Why are there so many different churches? - Why is there so much immorality among preachers and church leaders? - How can I find a good church? - Why are there so many hypocrites in the church? - Why do some churches have conflicts over spiritual gifts? - Why do so many churches have splits? - Why are most churches considered nonprofit organizations? - Why do most Christian churches meet on Sunday? - How can I tell the difference between a true church and a cult? - Why is it so hard to find a perfect church? - What is a fundamentalist Christian? - Why is there controversy in some churches over Christmas, Easter or Halloween? - Why do some churches ban women from serving as preachers? - Why do some churches wash each other's feet? - How can a person keep from getting hurt in a church? - Why do many churches use different versions of the Bible? - Why do some churches handle snakes? - These and many more.
