Living Faith

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Summary: Why he is not an evangelical
Review: This book, written by who I feel to be the best ex-president we've ever had, is a bit of a spiritual autobiography of Jimmy Carter. He tells of his childhood, his relationship with his father and neighbors, and the role God played in his life.

In the book are touching stories of poverty outreach projects, his work for Habitat for Humanity, as well as the dilemmas he faced when his Presidential duties conflicted with his faith convictions. I do believe Carter to be a good example of someone who lives out his faith, and does not simply confess it with his lips. He has, as Paul said, the three virtues; faith, hope and chairty.

Some people will find his somewhat modernist points of views as troublesome. Conservatives who are uncompromising on such issues as abortion will have mixed feelings about Carter to begin with. At the same time, this book will be accessible to more people who might be turned off and wouldn't read it were it authored by a more conservative individual. Its not the best work I've read, but for someone seeking a light read and a feel-good spiritual autobiography, this may be for you.

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Summary: Good if you can get past the modernism
Review: This book, written by who I feel to be the best ex-president we've ever had, is a bit of a spiritual autobiography of Jimmy Carter. He tells of his childhood, his relationship with his father and neighbors, and the role God played in his life.

In the book are touching stories of poverty outreach projects, his work for Habitat for Humanity, as well as the dilemmas he faced when his Presidential duties conflicted with his faith convictions. I do believe Carter to be a good example of someone who lives out his faith, and does not simply confess it with his lips. He has, as Paul said, the three virtues; faith, hope and chairty.

Some people will find his somewhat modernist points of views as troublesome. Conservatives who are uncompromising on such issues as abortion will have mixed feelings about Carter to begin with. At the same time, this book will be accessible to more people who might be turned off and wouldn't read it were it authored by a more conservative individual. Its not the best work I've read, but for someone seeking a light read and a feel-good spiritual autobiography, this may be for you.

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Summary: Religious or Atheist, this book is for you!
Review: Tolerance, forgiveness, understanding, and love are all characteristics of a Christian. The literal translation of the word Christian is "Christ-like". Jimmy Carter demonstrates the true meaning of following the example of Christ in his everyday life. Living Faith provides us with a personal example of how our leaders should govern with compassion and love and refraining from passing judgement. Going to church, doesn't make one a Christian. Although Jimmy Carter uses his Christian faith as an example, it doesn't matter, this book is more about doing the right thing and that applies to any religion.

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Summary: Carter tells it as is
Review: What I liked most was his willingness to accept the limitations of his intellect in comprehending God. He makes clear that faith is not instant and requires a life of perseverance and works. Read this if you want to get a feeling of what an 'average' man's journey through life is.