The Christian in Today's Culture (Colson, Charles W. Developing a Christian Worldview.)

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Summary: Christian in Today's Culture by Colson Disappointing
Review: Although the book contained some ideas that were thought provoking, I found much of the book dogmatic and narrow-minded. Most of the author's conclusions about education, for example, were based on opinions and distorted, and inaccurate information. Knowing how wrong he was about education, also made me question whether his conclusions on other topics were also just opinions or distortions.

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Summary: Great companion to How Now Shall We Live
Review: If you enjoyed the Colson/Pearcey hardback of How Now Shall We Live, you will find this a great discussion guide. This paperback is essentially the last section of the Colson/Pearcey hardback with questions for individuals or groups. (The first two sections of the hardback can be found in discussion guide format as well). If you are interested in the basics of living out the Christain worldview this is a great place to start. Although not exhaustive in content, the book offers some great stories to illustrate the main points as well as discussions on such topics as education, crime, family life, art and music--all in the context of the historical Christian worldview. Colson/Peacey also contrast the Christian worldview with the dominant secular worldview. For a person interested in the basics of the Christian worldview regarding culture or for the Christian who is tired of hearing that a Christian has nothing to offer in modern culture, this book will be a welcome read.

Rating:
Summary: Great companion to How Now Shall We Live
Review: If you enjoyed the Colson/Pearcey hardback of How Now Shall We Live, you will find this a great discussion guide. This paperback is essentially the last section of the Colson/Pearcey hardback with questions for individuals or groups. (The first two sections of the hardback can be found in discussion guide format as well). If you are interested in the basics of living out the Christain worldview this is a great place to start. Although not exhaustive in content, the book offers some great stories to illustrate the main points as well as discussions on such topics as education, crime, family life, art and music--all in the context of the historical Christian worldview. Colson/Peacey also contrast the Christian worldview with the dominant secular worldview. For a person interested in the basics of the Christian worldview regarding culture or for the Christian who is tired of hearing that a Christian has nothing to offer in modern culture, this book will be a welcome read.