Beyond Hashtag Activism - by Mae Elise Cannon (Paperback)

About the Book

The world is not as God intends it to be. But complex problems warrant more attention than quick posts on social media. How can we actually make a difference? Helping us accomplish change through a range of strategic avenues, activist Mae Elise Cannon shows us how to channel our passions to care effectively for our neighbor and the world.

Book Synopsis

The world is not as God intends it to be. But complex problems warrant more attention than quick posts on social media. How can we actually make a difference? Helping us accomplish change through a range of strategic avenues, activist Mae Elise Cannon shows us how to channel our passions to care effectively for our neighbor and the world.

Review Quotes

"Beyond Hashtag Activism is a book for the decade. There are many books on singular issues swirling around today, but Dr. Cannon takes us on a holistic journey of justice woven together with the same thread that reflects the Holy Scriptures. It is a lifestyle not a pick-and-choose. The historical, theological, and biblical depth is profound, coupled with present-day complexities, making it inspirational reading and a resource for personal and global transformation now and in the future."

"Dr. Cannon deftly navigates many big issues-such as poverty, justice, and climate change-and shows the interplay between these complex problems. Often, justice issues are treated in isolation, and people must choose which is the most urgent. But Cannon shows the delicate interplay between various justice issues like poverty, race, climate change, and gender justice. Each chapter provides tangible next steps for Christians who want to put their convictions into meaningful action."

"I have known Dr. Rev. Mae Elise Cannon a long time, and she is eminently qualified to speak on this important and broad subject matter. Mae has a deep love of Scripture, commitment to the church, and resolution to pursue justice in all arenas. In Beyond Hashtag Activism, Mae carefully explores growing divisions within evangelicalism within the realm of justice, and she develops an interdisciplinary and intersectional approach for exploring justice-at both a global and domestic level. This book will grow your understanding, deepen your resolve, and send you into the world as a more effective ambassador for justice."

"In Beyond Hashtag Activism, the Rev. Dr. Mae Cannon sounds a clarion call to Christians and faith communities to engage in biblically grounded, Christ-centered ministries of justice to address the critical domestic and international crises of our day. This book will both challenge and inspire readers and congregations to act in strategic ways that are effective in taking on the challenges that cause many to feel powerless. Cannon provides ways that we can connect with others who are putting their faith into action and reminds us of the danger of what happens when we fail to act. Beyond Hashtag Activism calls for thoughtful reflection and action and at times calls us to repentance and reparation. This is a resource that should be placed in the hands of every person who asks, 'What can I do?'"

"In my fifty years of being an activist pastor, this is the best resource I've read to equip individuals and congregations for improved discussion and strategies on important issues. Dr. Cannon is not only a credible theologian, she's a skillful writer who keeps us engaged and learning, even from those with whom we disagree. Kingdom thinking takes in truth from everywhere to make real progress anywhere."

"Mae Cannon is right: this world is not as it should be. In these pages she offers a way forward for moving from the nightmare we both create and perpetuate to God's dream of a better future for us all. Both thoughtful and practical, this is a book well worth reading . . . then reading again."

"On issues that are diverse and complex and at a time when divisions have never been wider, Mae Elise Cannon provides an incredibly valuable resource to educate, compel, and equip Jesus followers for meaningful social justice advocacy. Mae speaks with authority and authenticity from her years of personal global engagement. I encourage you to listen and learn . . . and then prayerfully commit as God calls you to action."

"With all that is happening in the world, there has never been a more critical time for this important book! In Beyond Hashtag Activism, Mae Cannon brings her years of experience and expertise to call us beyond concern to an authentic commitment to racial justice, gender equity, and global hope. This book is a very practical resource for anyone who wants to actively participate in God's story of reconciliation and social healing. I highly recommend it!"

About the Author

Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon is the executive director of Churches for Middle East Peace and an ordained minister in the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC). She formerly served as the senior director of advocacy and outreach for World Vision US on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. She is the author of Social Justice Handbook and Just Spirituality, and coeditor of Evangelical Theologies of Liberation and Justice.