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Interesting and very readable overview of current moral topics in America that accept divided our nation. I particularly enjoyed the capacity on racism and how white Americans often await racial minorities to enter "our world" while not thinking to enter theirs, every bit well as the affiliate on Islam and what it actually means to exist a "Muslim nation" and "Christian nation," in both the context of Western civilisation and in predominantly Muslim countries.
While readable, however, I though
(Grad schoolhouse read)Interesting and very readable overview of electric current moral topics in America that have divided our nation. I especially enjoyed the chapters on racism and how white Americans ofttimes expect racial minorities to enter "our world" while not thinking to enter theirs, as well as the chapter on Islam and what it actually ways to be a "Muslim nation" and "Christian nation," in both the context of Western civilization and in predominantly Muslim countries.
While readable, notwithstanding, I idea the chapters were incredibly short, and he was sort of all over the place. The book read like a collection of blog posts, which is fine if you lot want a really wide view of problems, but I would accept preferred a tighter focus and for him to address more than sides to issues, like "New Disbelief," abortion, and the aforementioned racism.
...more In an increasingly divisive, immoral, and relativistic world, Mohler is skillful in equipping Christians with compelling, true-blue, and biblical responses to current challenges. While no reader will go an good from one read over whatsoever of the areas Mohler addresses, at that place are many helpful truths to glean here. Entire books accept been written on each individual topic and for those who don't pursue the philosopher's life in the study for extended hours each twenty-four hour period, Mohler's work is a fine sketch on a multitude of prevalent issues. I presume that for many, this volition be a launching bespeak into deeper conversations sparked past these topics. My only critique comes from the book'due south occasional brevity. A few of the chapters are almost so short they could exist left out. The reader can barely become oriented to the landscape and argumentation put forth before the next chapter rolls around.
In the preface, Mohler references Jesus' summation of the police force, to love God and dearest neighbour. He states that the Christian life tin summarized by the ii great commands to love God heart, soul, and mind and beloved our neighbor equally ourselves (Matt. 22:36-40). These two peachy commandments provide the grounds for his thesis and purpose in the book. "We must first understand our culture and its challenges considering we are to be true-blue witnesses to the gospel. Nosotros are called to faithfulness, and faithfulness requires that we exist ready to think as Christians when confronted with the crucial problems of the day. This is all rooted in our love of God. But Jesus also commanded dearest of neighbor, and Christians must be driven by love of neighbor equally we confront the bug of our day" (xvii-xviii). Yeah, and not merely does Mohler seek to help believers exist ready, just he realizes the finality of this globe, its forms, and ideas. "In the end, the culture and its challenges will pass abroad. But our Lord has left us here for a reason-as His people, we are to be salt and lite in a dying globe" (xviii).
While the entire book was solid, a few chapters were of particular interest. Chapter 5 introduces the culture of offendedness which, in my opinion, is a civilization that has merely grown since Mohler wrote back in 2011. While to be offended formerly carried a very serious weight to it as it indicated causing someone to fall, fail, be brought downwards, or crushed. And Jesus spoke a very serious warning to those who offended the picayune ones (Matt. five:29). Nevertheless, today, "all that is required is often the vaguest notion of emotional distaste at what another has said, done, proposed, or presented. That shift in the meaning of the discussion and in its culture usage is subtle but extremely significant" (31). Mohler sums it up with a groovy betoken, namely that Christians, "given our mandate to share the gospel and to speak openly and publicly almost Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, Christians must sympathise a particular responsibility to protect free speech and to resist this culture of offendedness that threatens to shut down all public discourse" (33). One can't help but think how society is already beingness encouraged toward oversensitivity.
Additional loftier points included his chapters on terrorism, natural disaster, public schooling, and the coddled, soft generation of young people.
Terrorism reminds us that we live in a unsafe world and moral relativism is stripped of its disguise in the face of unavoidable evil (ch. 7). "A naive non-judgmentalism frequently masquerades every bit moral humility. But a refusal to brand moral judgments is not humility. It is insanity." (49). Mohler goes on to cite how the university culture has wholeheartedly embraced this equally a comprehensive worldview.
In his chapter on public schools, Mohler alludes to the checkered historical background of the public school which pales in comparison to the controversies they are facing today. On the positive side, public schools have brought hundreds of millions of American children into a commonwealth of common citizenship, only this vision has been largely "displaced by an ideologically driven attempt to force a radically secular worldview" (60). Mohler ultimately arrives at the decision that it is fourth dimension for Christians to begin formulating an exit strategy. As new headlines and wave after wave of novel educational initiatives aimed at teaching the next generation a new moral ethic come on to the scene, Christian parents will take to make a decision. As it is their responsibleness to disciple, train, brainwash their children, who will be upward to the task? The public school would love to stake their claim.
Chapters 10-xi were likewise enjoyable as Mohler interacts with a growing trend of the coddling of young people. More than often than being split on political values, America is more often split on ii competing visions of America: hard or soft. These ii views are pitted in terms of coddling vs. competition, therapy vs. truth, and cocky-esteem vs. pride in genuine achievement. Unfortunately, soft America has left "most young Americans unprepared for the real demands of adulthood" (81).
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The book, "Cultural Shift" reads a lot like a daily edition of "t
Dr. Mohler (or "Al" as I like to phone call him) has a daily podcast, Monday through Friday, that looks at a few news headlines and comments on them from a Christian worldview chosen, "the Briefing." This is an incredible resource and only takes about 20 minutes of your time. I typically heed to it in the morning when I'yard getting ready for work or driving somewhere. I highly recommend Christians download but a few: you will exist hooked!The book, "Cultural Shift" reads a lot like a daily edition of "the Briefing." The bulletin that is coherent through the volume is the massive departure of Christianity from our culture. Early, Dr. Mohler talks virtually how a few individuals would similar to secularize politics, pregnant that every political decision that is made must be from the lens that is without a religious background. This of course, as he states, is absurd. It is impossible to take a stance on controversial issues similar abortion without a worldview that works in tandem with your religious behavior (or lack thereof).
Dr. Mohler's book is less like a conventional book and more than similar a series of essays on many various problems that plague our civilization as "controversial" but that too demonstrate the massive shift in political and social thought abroad from a Christian worldview and into that same secular agenda. For case, 1 of the virtually interesting "essays" was on our youth: Dr. Mohler cites many professionals who believe that Americans make weak xviii year olds, but stiff 30 yr olds. He uses bloated GPA scores class colleges to affirm that parents today are interfering with so much in their childrens lives that they are office of the problem in the weakness of tomorrows leaders: child gets a "C" in math class, parents are on the phone the next day with the college professor, telling him he must take fabricated a mistake, for example. He talks about how important it is for children to brand mistakes, get hurt, learn from doing. The difference from this conventional wisdom, (where parents used to sit on park benches, now they are playing with their kids to ensure they will non injure themselves) he says, makes weak 18 year olds and in a lot of ways, I concord with that. The reason why we brand dandy thirty yr olds is considering in one case children or young adults are outside of their parents influence, they do brand mistakes in our canis familiaris-eat-dog, capitalist order; not but do they make mistakes, only they learn from them.
This is just 1 instance (with manner more than citations and way more eloquent) of the various issues Dr. Mohler looks at: information technology speaks to the vast hole we are digging ourselves into as a culture and how that civilization has shifted away from God so much, that is crumbling from the inside. With all the statistics and arguments Dr. Mohler makes, it'due south hard to disagree with him. I highly recommend this book!
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In curt, it is a drove of 20 essays on cultural topics past Mohler. Almost like web log articles, if you volition, with an emphasis on modern events and/or modernistic books/articles written past others. As a effect, it is truthful that he covers topics such every bit didactics, ballgame, wars, morality, homosexuality, natu
I hesitate to give this only iii stars simply because the truth is that I did enjoy reading information technology. However, it wasn't what I was expecting, and I don't think it accomplishes what the title conveys.In brusque, it is a collection of twenty essays on cultural topics by Mohler. Almost like blog articles, if you volition, with an emphasis on modernistic events and/or mod books/articles written past others. As a issue, information technology is true that he covers topics such equally education, abortion, wars, morality, homosexuality, natural disasters, and terrorism, only he doesn't exercise it in a way you'd expect. He doesn't address these caput on while talking to you, the reader, well-nigh each in full general. Instead, these are conspicuously essays that he has written in the past, mainly nearly specific articles/books written by others on these topics. Equally a upshot, information technology isn't really a Christian approach to these issues in general, but more than scattered, specific responses to things that others said.
That all being said, I did enjoy reading information technology. Some of his essays were very intriguing. I especially loved the 2 essays on suffering and natural disaster. But it only wasn't what I was expecting. Information technology was conspicuously a collection of essays and non a book. I wonder if Platt'south Counter Culture is more of what I was looking for.
And then I'd tell somebody to read information technology if they are interested in reading Mohler's specific thoughts on things, or if they relish reading articles past him. But if not, I'd skip it.
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Favorite Quote: "Spirituality is what is left wh
Although it doesn't talk extensively about any of the topics presented, this book is a great primer on some of the most pressing issues facing our culture today. It gives some really adept communication on how to call back about these problems in a Biblical way and calls Christians out to be actively engaged in the 'city of man' while nonetheless maintaining and working from a love of and passion for the 'city of God'. A actually interesting and thought provoking read.Favorite Quote: "Spirituality is what is left when accurate Christianity is evacuated from the public square. It is the refuge of the faithless seeking the trappings of organized religion without the demands of revealed truth. Spirituality affirms us in our self-centeredness and soothingly tells u.s. that all is well. Accurate faith in Christ calls us out of ourselves, points united states to the Cross, and summons usa to follow Christ."
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Mohler is the president at Souther Seminary and I have to be honest, I was a little nervous about reading this book. When I went to seminary (some other southern baptist seminary) I left with a really bad taste in my oral cavity.
I felt like I was surrounded past people who loved to argue theology only were agape to engage or interact with the civilization. This is the problem of a lot of evangelical Christians. We like the idea of irresolute the earth in the name
I just finished reading Culture Shift by Al Mohler.Mohler is the president at Souther Seminary and I have to be honest, I was a footling nervous about reading this book. When I went to seminary (another southern baptist seminary) I left with a really bad gustation in my mouth.
I felt similar I was surrounded past people who loved to argue theology but were agape to engage or interact with the culture. This is the trouble of a lot of evangelical Christians. We like the idea of changing the earth in the name of Christ but we are afraid to exist exposed to the "world's evils" which I firmly believe is a bigger statement near our organized religion than it is about the culture.
Mohler's book (for the most part) is a breath of fresh air. Mohler uses good theology, merged with common globe views from a diverseness of sources and ends up presenting a call for Christians to engage the world with a gospel of grace and change.
In the introduction of this volume Mohler makes information technology clear that to sacrifice theology and blend in to the culture is a sin, but at the same fourth dimension it is a sin to not alive a missional lifestyle.
Mohler'due south have on the and so called secular world view, how to bargain with the event of abortion and globe relief are well thought out and well written. Mohler makes it clear that a Christian tin exist smart, well informed, well balanced, and yet agree to an accurate theology.
There are a couple of problems where I notice Mohler a piffling hazy. I instance is that Mohler speaks out against torture only nevertheless says there is a place for information technology. Unfortunately this is a pretty wide view and nevertheless at that place is not definition for when such action would be accounted adequate. I will admit that it is hard to reconcile whatever class of torture while holding to a belief that all people are created in the paradigm of God.
There are also two capacity that Mohler writes in regard to dealing with students which seem to contradict each other. In one chapter Mohler expounds on the idea that we are raising a nation of wimps. This is due to increased coddling by parents who try to protect their children from whatever form of evil, including the child'due south own bad choices. When I read this chapter I found myself saying "amen" and banging a tambourine in my head quite a bit. It was similar my own private mental charismatic worship service in my head.
Withal, in the other affiliate regarding parents and raising Christian students he leads to the idea that parents should begin preparing an exit strategy from public school to protect them from the "evil teachings of homosexuality and sexual behavior" I firmly think that this flies in the face up of his argument about how parents treat their children.
Information technology seems to me that the parents could respond to this by engaging in conversation with their students (information technology might be awkward but it is also biblical). No educatee wants to hear their parents talking almost sexual acts but that is part of life. This way parents can combat information that is being taught to their students while continuing to allow their students to be light in a dark world.
I practise not think it is whatsoever coincidence that out nation's jr. loftier and loftier schools accept become as spiritually dark equally they have which Christian parents have pulled their Christian children out of high school at record numbers.
It reminds me of a quote that I used to have as my wallpaper on calculator by Rob Bell. He said. "Why arraign the dark for being dark, information technology is far more helpful to ask the light why information technology is not as bright as it should be."
Although I tend to brainstorm disagreeing with Mohler on these areas I would still highly recommend this book to anybody who would similar to read a proficient philosophy in how to bargain these issues in our social club in a mode that is non judgmental but in a fashion that is loving and points people to Christ.
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Author: Dr. Albert Mohler
Nosotros are in a culture that is much more multi-dimensional and evolving faster than ever. Dr. Albert Mohler has written this volume which demonstrates his intellect, his moral beliefs, and his theological insights. Within the book, "Culture Shift; The Battle for the Moral Eye of America" Dr. Mohler helps us improve understand our Christian responsibleness within this landscape.
Dr. Mohler starts out past stati
Book Review: Culture Shift; The Battle for the Moral Heart of AmericaAuthor: Dr. Albert Mohler
Nosotros are in a culture that is much more multi-dimensional and evolving faster than ever. Dr. Albert Mohler has written this book which demonstrates his intellect, his moral behavior, and his theological insights. Within the book, "Civilization Shift; The Battle for the Moral Center of America" Dr. Mohler helps us better understand our Christian responsibility within this landscape.
Dr. Mohler starts out past stating that most Christians take toward culture: extreme involvement or not-involvement. He sets up his work by using Augustine's "Metropolis of God" as a model and guide. Augustine said that humanity is confronted by two cities: The metropolis of God, eternal and seeking to honour God; The City of Human, passing and cocky-serving, characterized past disobedience, moral autonomy, and a spirit of rebellion. The book introduces the reader to the areas of culture in which our lives and society are ever changing. Among the topics Dr. Mohler discusses includes the perceived right to never be offended, the role of the Supreme Court and religion, terrorism, biomedicine, public schoolhouse, parenting, abortion, natural disasters, New Disbelief, and the "digital deluge" of modern engineering science. He deals with each result in a way that honors God and elevates the Scriptures. These chapters are non an in-depth analysis, nor are they exhaustive. They are a starting bespeak for further written report and discussion. I found "Civilisation Shift" to be engaging, useful, enlightening, challenging, and a stern warning. As a Christian, I believe the ideas and agendas that serve to diminish my worldview are exposed. Only I practise believe there could easily be a sequel. The adjacent book would address more topics and issues that this book did not include.
My only proffer for the author is to go to the adjacent level and give us more data on how we are to face up the shifts that are happening in a Christian manor that reflects the teachings of Christ.
I received this book free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers as role of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I accept expressed are my ain. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's sixteen CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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You might look, with a title similar that, to read a diatribe by an aroused representative from the Religous Correct. Well, the truth is that I have no thought if Mohler is a card-carrying member of whatever club, simply angry an
Information technology is a battle for truth on every front. Since I believe right teaching leads to right thinking, this volume was very intriguing to me. The volume is Civilisation Shift: The Boxing for the Moral Centre of America by R. Albert Mohler Jr, whose full proper noun I'll just be typing out in one case for this post.You might wait, with a championship like that, to read a diatribe by an angry representative from the Religous Correct. Well, the truth is that I have no idea if Mohler is a menu-carrying fellow member of any club, but angry and justified are the last things I connect with him, or at least his writing.
Although, he does get political right from the beginning. Mohler argues that if Christians truly love God, then they must love people. And if they are to dear people, political activeness will exist required. I don't call back he's just looking for us to show upwards at the polls in November.
He begins with dispensing of a few myths and theories of how some think religion should interplay with politics and then gives us his framework. From at that place it is a series of articles, which is how they experience, on a broad range of topics. He tackles everything from the Supreme Court and science to natural disasters and terrorism. Along the fashion he also comments on integrity, character and whether our kids are coddled.
I found each chapter to be idea provoking. There seemed at times that Mohler was less concerned with giving us a concrete respond every bit he was with making us consider what we believed. Besides refreshing, that might just exist the answer the Church building is looking for; Christians who recall about what they believe and choose to stand upward for information technology in the public square.
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In each chapter of this book, Mohler crisply makes his point nigh civilisation and then moves on. I appreciated how widely and deeply he studies unlike s
Reading this brusque book was the first time I read anything past Albert Mohler. Being introduced to him and then late in the game, I was sorry to get to his website only to learn that his run at radio just concluded. Nevertheless, the 4 or 5 podcasts I was able to download confirmed my appreciation for the way Mohler promotes "intelligent Christian thinking."In each affiliate of this volume, Mohler crisply makes his point about civilisation and so moves on. I appreciated how widely and deeply he studies unlike sides of each issue and how he notes the strengths of others' arguments without simply blasting them to smithereens. I don't know if I'll buy anything of his once again annihilation soon (in that location are too many good freebies on his website), but I'll gladly read another of his books in a twelvemonth or so.
...moreDr. Mohler has been recognized past such influential publications as Time and Christianity Today as a leader among American evangelicals. In fact, Time.com called him the "reigning intellectual of the evangel
Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. serves equally president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - the flagship schoolhouse of the Southern Baptist Convention and 1 of the largest seminaries in the world.Dr. Mohler has been recognized by such influential publications as Fourth dimension and Christianity Today every bit a leader among American evangelicals. In fact, Time.com called him the "reigning intellectual of the evangelical movement in the U.South."
In addition to his presidential duties, Dr. Mohler hosts ii programs: "The Briefing," a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview; and "Thinking in Public," a series of conversations with the day's leading thinkers. He also writes a popular blog and a regular commentary on moral, cultural and theological issues. All of these can be accessed through Dr. Mohler'south website, world wide web.AlbertMohler.com. Called "an articulate voice for bourgeois Christianity at big" by The Chicago Tribune, Dr. Mohler'southward mission is to address contemporary issues from a consistent and explicit Christian worldview.
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