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Coming to Faith by Frederick J. Axelberd, Ed.D. distinguishes and aligns two key elements of modern Christianity
SALEM, S.C. (MMD Newswire) February 10, 2010 -- Coming to Faith: When Belief in Believing is Not Enough by Frederick J. Axelberd, Ed.D. defines the experience of faith as distinct from one's beliefs and moves to help readers understand how the two can align to better serve a spiritual purpose. Axelberd argues that faith is an existential, irreducible concern with the all of being, while beliefs are constructs based on knowledge and traditions. Axelberd notes that confusion over this distinction, or a misperception of how the two forces relate, can lead to spiritual crises and departure from engaging with the church or fellow Christians. According to Axelberd, it is easy to overlook the role faith could play in creating a more cooperative and collaborative atmosphere, explaining that a reasonable first step is to recognize and accept the validity and value of faith experiences as the priming pump for spiritual progress. "The book is intended to help address a widespread crisis of belief," Axelberd says. "I was moved to write it to help reconcile the loss of confidence some feel with their religion and their love for their church." Citing recent research indicating a steady decline in the percentage of Americans regularly attending church, the book addresses a perceived disconnect between faith and beliefs. By examining these differences, Axelberd hopes that important steps can be taken to bridge the gap between contemporary perspectives and traditional church doctrine. Coming to Faith: When Belief in Believing is Not Enough is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels. About the Author MEDIA CONTACT: REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE ### The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates. |