Dominion by Randy Alcorn (audio) is a novel that centers around issues of race, justice, and faith. The setting is primarily in Portland, Oregon, and hits many arenas of life: politics, crime, family devotion, church, friends, the police, and Jesus Christ.
One of the main themes in the book was racism. Told in a compelling fashion, it was amazing to get in touch with people of a different skin color - to attempt to see and experience the world as someone else would see and experience the world. Preconceived ideas about people run deep and the messages one sends to others can be telling. Alcorn makes the point that in this area, especially as believers, we still have quite a bit of growth. The Church should be leading the way in racial harmony, not being dragged by the culture.
While I enjoyed Safely Home more, this was a book. There were a few jumps since it was an abridged audio book. But 9+ hours of listening was enough to get a person engaged in the issues and story while feeling like there was resolution.
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