Grey Spaces

“In this volume, Driver tackles the task of reflecting deeply on the cultural factors that permit abuse in the church. . . . Drawing on the broad cultural and philosophical movements that have shaped Western societies, Driver holds a mirror up to the churches to see for themselves the shadow side that the wider community has long seen. This opens possibilities for the deep cultural and institutional transformations demanded of the churches by the tragedy of abuse.”


—Phillip Aspinall, AC, Anglican archbishop of Brisbane and formerly primate of Australia





“Weaving ecclesiology, biblical theology, and the experiences of the Christian church through the centuries, Bishop Driver offers an insightful and thoughtful call to the Anglican Church to metanoia. . . . This is a challenging book that is both intellectually robust and very personal, one that speaks to and out of the Australian Anglican experience and yet has something to say to Anglicans around the world, especially in the West.”


—Robert Derrenbacker, Trinity College Theological School





“Concerned about a church known for its abuse failures and dysfunctional institutions, and where power and domination are tacitly accepted, Driver will give you a sharp-eyed and informed analysis and some hope about where to go. A clearly written theological and social analysis. A brilliant discussion of symbols of power in the church. Startlingly radical. Absolutely a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the church. This is an excellent and timely book.”


—Bruce Kaye, Charles Sturt University