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“Why We Love the Church” is a winsome, Biblical, and extremely readable apologetic for why Christians should continue to love the church and be part of a local church.  In reply to those who say “We love Jesus but the church is lame”, DeYoung and Kluck admit that the church has not all gotten it right but we still need to love the Church, warts and all, since the Church is the bride of Christ for whom He died.  The authors challenge outlandish and exaggerated statements about the modern church and the first century church made by George Barna, Frank Viola, and Leonard Sweet (among others).  While the authors definitely have a position and make their case, they attempt to be fair to those whom they critique and do not engage in personal attacks.  Well worth reading, especially for those who are frustrated with church as they know it and are considering dropping out of traditional church for other spiritual alternatives.