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In the early spring of 1845, Henry David Thoreau built and lived in a cabin near the shore of Walden Pond in rural Massachusetts. For the next two years, he enacted his own Transcendentalist experiment, living a simple life based on self-reliance, individualism, and harmony with nature. The...

What will you do? Christians need to think about the seriousness, the risks, and the righteous duty for civil disobedience before the time comes to act. In this timely yet timeless book, you will be invited to think critically about your decisions to act or remain silent in the face of unjust policies. With powerful examples from history and a careful eye to Scripture, Peter Demos presents a solid case for when Christians ought to stand down and when we ought to rise up. Every Christian needs to consider the possible cost of our action or inaction. Are you ready for the days ahead?