{"product_id":"fight-sports-and-the-church-boxing-and-martial-arts-ministries-in-america-9781476673875","title":"Fight Sports and the Church: Boxing and Martial Arts Ministries in America","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Richard Wolff\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Boxing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Fighting sports may seem at odds with Christian tradition, yet modern ministries have embraced them as a means for evangelism and social outreach. While news media often sensationalize fighting sports, churches see them as a way to appeal to male congregants, presenting a peace-loving yet tough model of discipleship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e From martial arts programs at suburban churches to urban boxing ministries geared towards at-risk youth, this book examines the substantial history of church sponsored training in combat sports, and presents arguments by Christian ethicists about their compatibility with church teachings and settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Interviews with boxing and martial arts ministry leaders describe their programs and the relationship between fight sports and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46451600851095,"sku":"9781476673875","price":4087.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781476673875.webp?v=1769137767","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/fight-sports-and-the-church-boxing-and-martial-arts-ministries-in-america-9781476673875","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}