More Than a White Man's Religion: Why the Gospel Has Never Been Merely White, Male-Centered, or Just Another Religion

Written by Abdu Murray

Narrated by Abdu Murray

Read by the author.

Though many today accuse Christianity of being a white, imperialistic religion, it is actually the source for cherished Western ideals of racial and gender equality. In More Than a White Man's Religion, author and speaker Abdu Murray shares stories from the Bible and his own experiences as a global apologist, a member of an ethnic minority, a son of immigrants, and a former Muslim to show that the gospel message provides dignity and liberty to non-whites and women.

More Than a White Man's Religion reveals:

• The ethnically diverse roots of biblical stories and passages that inspired some of the greatest social reforms in history
• How challenging and sometimes confusing Bible passages and stories can be best understood to champion equality for ethnically diverse people and women
• Ways believers can bring real and lasting change to our culture's pervasive racial, ethnic, and gender equality issues by following Jesus' and his followers' examples

Without overlooking the places where Christianity has failed to live up to its own ideals, Murray challenges the myth that Christianity is an oppressive, Western religion and shows believers how to better fulfill their God-given mandate to uphold the dignity of every human being.

Tackling head-on one of the most serious challenges to the Christian faith in our multicultural age, More Than a White Man's Religion demonstrates how the gospel can inspire positive change for modern culture.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Sep 27, 2022
• ISBN: 9780310111764

Abdu Murray

Abdu Murray (JD, University of Michigan) is a speaker and apologist with Embrace the Truth, an organization dedicated to offering the credibility of the gospel. Abdu has led debates, dialogues, and open forums around the world at universities, churches, and business and government gatherings. He hosts the podcast All Rise. His articles have been featured widely, including Christianity Today and Fox News. He has authored four books.

Reviews for More Than a White Man's Religion

[j · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent analysis of the beautiful and inclusive biblical teaching on women and race, and a sobering reflection on the faults of Christians to live up to these standards. I also appreciated Abdu Murray's sharing about the challenges he has faced as a Middle Eastern man living in the West. Yet, at the same time, he is honest about his shortcomings in believing women's stories of abuse (which took place during his leadership at RZIM). It's rare to come across a Christian leader with such a high level of honesty––this book helped restore my hope in the Church, even when we are apt to get it wrong. Highly recommend reading!

[holdfast13 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book presents what feels like a flood of biblical support to the idea that the God of the Bible is deeply for human dignity, across racial lines, and deeply for women. Engaging and eloquent.