Matt's collection of progressive sermons that boldly address pressing modern issues that many preachers choose to ignore.

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Product Description

From heretical theologies to progressive social justice and the core of liberal faith, author Matthew Tittle talks about what many preachers can’t—or won’t—in Taking Back Faith.

“Matt Tittle’s sermons are full of insights and surprises. Whether drawing from children’s literature to celebrate the role of friendship in personal salvation, or tapping his Navy experience to explore the nature of personal integrity, Matt approaches significant subjects from fresh and unexpected perspectives. This first collection will leave you wanting more.”
—Reverend Gail Lindsay Marriner, minister, First Unitarian Universalist Church, Houston, Texas

“Matt Tittle is a preacher who has been touched with the ability to provide it all: ideas that allow the purpose of one’s life to emerge, stories that stretch one to deeper spirit, and wisdom gained from the insights of his own living. We are fortunate to have this budding new preacher in our midst. He is helping us to grow into our best selves!”
—Reverend Dr. Lee Barker, president, Meadville Lombard Theological School, Chicago, Illinois

“Matt Tittle preaches out of an honesty that empowers. He delivers not THE Good News, but his good news in a voice that holds and supports his readers. I wish I could have heard him preach each of these sermons. So will you.”
—Reverend William Sinkford, president, Unitarian Universalist Association, Boston, Massachusetts

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1760363 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 186 pages

About the Author
Rev. Dr. Matthew Tittle, minister of the Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church in Houston, Texas, holds a Master of Divinity degree from Meadville Lombard Theological School and a PhD in educational psychology from the University of Illinois.

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Customer Reviews

A Fresh Look at Unitarian Universalism in the 21st Century
The Reverend Matthew Tittle's Taking Back Faith offers a fresh look at Unitarian Universalism in the 21st century. Written with great sincerity and humility, Tittle's words are engaging and thoughtful. In the spirit of our forbearers, he joyfully expounds on the ideals of Unitarian Universalism, but is not afraid to speak frankly of the movement's challenges. This book is a wonderful resource that will serve the needs of long time UU's as well as those seeking a church were faith is not about belief in a particular dogma, but rather one's willingness to embark on a lifelong journey of unfolding truth.

The New Christianity
I think Rev Tittle represents what many of us who have had to step away from the dogma and arguments in church think of as 'the new Christianity'.
To acquire a 'watertight integrity' people will need to think, this is a great book for encouraging thoughts which people have traditionally been brainwashed into avoiding. Jesus said we should each go directly to God in prayer, no intermediary is necessary, yet so many Christian religions have pounced on people who try to grow their own faith and integrity.

Supporting the institution or the belief system has often been the sole purpose of religion, for political or personal power reasons; personal spirituality need not take a back seat, resolving where it clashes with the dogma is an important growth process.