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Synopsis
In this work, the author defines and explains the essential qualities of "The Christian Mind". He sets out to expose the agenda of the secular mind that seems determined to destroy the church and civilization itself, vividly describing the way the media is trashing Christian principles in every area of life - human rights, marriage, family, morality, health, economy, the environment, and politics. What we need, says Blamires, is a vigorous Christian response to the new paganism of the contemporary world.
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Review
Since the days when Blamires sat amid the smoke of his tutor and friend CS Lewis, the world has changed--and not, he believes, for the better. British society no longer has at its foundation the Judeo-Christian system of belief. Traditional values are undermined continually, as we witness attacks (especially from the media) on cherished notions of family, morality, sexuality and marriage. And the Church's response? Blamires is withering as he castigates "trendy vicars" for pandering to the whims of the novel.
"What we need" he declares, "is a Christian backlash, a vigorous response to the new paganism of the contemporary world." He pulls no punches as he seeks to describe and expose what he terms as the emerging "post-Christian mind". While many argue that tolerance is essential to a healthy multiculturalism, Blamires disagrees. "The need for living harmoniously in society along with people of other faiths has encouraged a pluralism which saps confidence in the imperatives of the Christian revelation."
As he lambasts the emerging "culture of rights" and critiques contemporary perceptions of democracy, freedom, the "body beautiful" and economics, the danger is that Blamires might sound like the old man in the pub who can't stop talking about the good old days. But read closer, and you will find many fresh observations from someone who believes strongly in, and has thought hard about, what he is saying. Whether you agree with him or not, it is vital to consider where we propose to derive our values and ethics in a post-Christian society. This is certainly an explosive place to start. --Brian Draper
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"* 'The Post-Christian Mind is true journalism...shrewd reporting of what people around us think and do, with interactive comment offered on the basis of common humanity, common sense and Christian insight...The masterful clarity and precision of analysis offers wisdom for us all.' J.I. Packer (from the foreword)."
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- PublisherVine Books
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0830734708
- ISBN 13 9780830734702
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
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