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    The Answer to Bad Religion Is Not No Religion- -Leader's Guide: A Guide to Good Religion for Seekers, Skeptics, and Believers
    The Answer to Bad Religion Is Not No Religion- -Leader's Guide: A Guide to Good Religion for Seekers, Skeptics, and Believers
    The Answer to Bad Religion Is Not No Religion- -Leader's Guide: A Guide to Good Religion for Seekers, Skeptics, and Believers
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    The Answer to Bad Religion Is Not No Religion- -Leader's Guide: A Guide to Good Religion for Seekers, Skeptics, and Believers

    By Martin Thielen and Jessica Miller Kelley

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    In an effort to help those who've been hurt by or turned off by negative religion, Martin Thielen explains that there is an alternative to abandoning religion: good religion. Perfect for group study, the leader's guide provides everything needed to facilitate sessions and provide options based on the time and style of each group.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestminster John Knox Press
    Release dateFeb 19, 2014
    ISBN9781611643756
    The Answer to Bad Religion Is Not No Religion- -Leader's Guide: A Guide to Good Religion for Seekers, Skeptics, and Believers
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    Martin Thielen

    Martin Thielen is Senior Pastor of Cookeville United Methodist Church in Cookeville, Tennessee. He writes columns for MinistryMatters.com, Circuit Rider, and Net Results. He has written five books, including the best-selling What's the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian?.

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