My Struggle for a Christianity of Integrity, Love and Equality.
John Shelby Spong emerged from a childhood beset with racism, sexism, homophobia, and family dysfunction, determined to discover a Christian faith relevant to the modern world. By making a stand for inclusion rather than exclusion, opportunity over discrimination, and intelligent questioning instead of blind faith, he has become a beloved champion to Christians both inside and outside the fold.
Using his gift for storytelling, Bishop Spong reveals how he has challenged Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, Pat Buchanan, the positions of John Paul II and Roman Catholic hierarchy, as well as the leadership of his own church.
Spong retires in late January 2000 to take a teaching position at Harvard University. 'Here I Stand' is the complete story of his lifelong quest to make Christianity based on love, not hatred, and open to all who seek to follow the way of Jesus.
