Chapter 1: Freedom of Expression––Why Christians Should Care
Chapter 2: A Theology of Freedom and Free Expression
Chapter 3: Free Expression and Feuds Among the Faithful
Chapter 4: Free Expression’s Antithesis––Defining Censorship
Chapter 5: Censorship––A Dangerous, Corrosive Force
Chapter 6: Limits on Free Expression––Why We Still Want Them
Chapter 7: Christians, Government and the Politics of Free
Expression
Chapter 8: Responding Christianly––Part 1: Setting the Stage
Chapter 9: Responding Christianly––Part 2: Nurturing Free
Expression
Chapter 10: Conclusion––“A More Excellent Way”
Gordon S. Jackson is professor of communication studies at Whitworth University.
This work realistically describes the tension to be managed between
the deep convictions of being a Christian and effectively
navigating the pathologies of "free expression" in our culture. It
goes far beyond the idea of those of us that live under the First
Amendment in America. Today more than ever, the cultural
conversation needs some lessons from history, Scripture, and
Professor Jackson's book.
*Chris M. Leland, Colorado Christian University*
Jackson offers a well written, and at times delightfully
lighthearted, book that advances the discussion of the critical
connections between communication and religion. Timely issues in
our pluralistic society, such as religion in public schools, are
reframed as opportunities for transparency and dialog. Jackson's
goal is always to promote God's will through deliberative
discourse. A suitable read for a wide-ranging audience, this book
reminds us to embrace '...grace and forgiveness as we love the
unlovable.'
*Kristen L. Majocha, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown*
Christians, Free Expression, and the Common Good is a
well-researched and balanced work that examines the relationship
between faith and free speech that advances the public discourse on
these important topics. Jackson presents a thoughtful argument with
relevant examples that will resonate with readers.
*Jeanne M. Persuit, University of North Carolina Wilmington*
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