Monday, November 19, 2012
Book Review: Christianity on Trial: Arguments Against Anti-Religious Bigotry (48 In 2012? #39)
I don’t really have much to say about this book, but in an effort to document everything I read this year in hopes of reaching 48 books, here’s a brief review. I’ll start out by confessing I am a Christian, maybe not as devout as I should be, or someone who falls in lockstep with everything the Church says, but enough that my point of view is one that Christianity, as imperfect as it may be, is a cause for good in the world. In recent years, as Christianity has become more prevalent in U.S. politics, there has been a huge push back on the religion. Mainstream media has painted a stereotype of Christians that everyone seems to be buying into. One that says all Christians are easily influenced, close minded, stupid hicks or crazy psychopaths. That’s where this book comes in. In an attempt to defend being Christian and debunk the stereotype that has been created, the authors have laid out the good Christianity has brought to the world and tried to discredit all the misnomers.
Christianity on Trial is an interesting look at snap shots of Christian history and the amazing things the religion has brought to society, many of which we take for granted in today’s world. But if the authors truly had hopes of changing the minds of dissenters, there is very little here that I think would accomplish that goal. Plus, as much good as Christianity has done, there are plenty of horrible things done in Christ’s name that the authors can do nothing to discredit. If anything this is an interesting history book and a nice reminder of the positive aspects of the Christian religion, a religion that has defined what charity is, created the most functional government in the history of the world, and has almost always been ahead of society with civil rights. If you’re a Christianity hater, chances are this book isn’t going to have any effect on you. If you have very little interest in religion, you should probably stay away as well. But this quick read has a bunch of interesting facts for those who like to read light history.
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