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Summary: Wonderful Theological Rant
Review: This is an excellent collection of theological essays that make for pretty easy reading. Moreover, they are quite enjoyable for a guy like me who loves to see a little bit of ranting combined with theological reflection. In particular, Michael Baxter's critique of the American god, as represented by neoconservative John Neuhaus, was excellent and incisive. His arguments were precise and well-formulated and should definately make anyone who has been mislead into believing in a fictional "christian America" think twice. This type of reflection is all the more necessary given the kinds of gung-ho, god-bless-America(...). Budde's article on God not being a capitalist was also quite excellent. I'm not sure I can subscribe to his interpretation of Matthew 25, but the thrust of his article doesn't depend on it. Cavanaugh's article on God not being relgious is also quite excellent, as is all his work in theological politics (see my other reviews of his books). I highly recommend this book, particularly to those that are interested in radical discipleship, Christian discernment and cultural criticism, it really gives a good overview of the theology that undergirds the right of true commitment of radical allegiance to Christ.
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