Parsley exposes the failure of the current generation of believers to engage the culture, present a relevant gospel, and lead/influence through service - and paints a vivid picture of the cost and implications of that failure. Parsley explains how the culture wars have entered a new, critical phase for the U.S., and discusses the areas in which this war is being fought (Cultural, Scientific, Geopolitical, Media and Academia). He presents an understanding of the paradigms, assumptions, and values that animate the humanist, secularist and neo-pagan enemies of Christianity in America and offers a strategy for winning this "war" - what he calls a New Great Awakening - and how evangelism, social action the engagement of culture fit into that plan.
Published in 2007, this book addresses all of our current problems from the slide toward Marxism through the assault on Christianity. As he addresses World Views and why they should matter to each of us, he provides Action Points at the end of most chapters. The first Part also addresses the battlegrounds of science, the Arts and the Public Square which frequently promote pornography, lies, and misinformation in order to follow social mores and personal agendas instead of providing the Truth. Part Two deals with the "strategy for winning" with the Big Question of "why are you here?" and stresses the importance of our stewardship and obligation to fulfill our God-given purpose rather than go-with-the-flow. A must read for everyone as a reminder to remain faithful to the word of God and live our Christian principles. Difficult reading - as well as depressing and inspiring - because we all fall short of our purpose but a timely reminder not to give in to the trash being peddled by so-called artists.
I liked this book by Rod Parsley. It was very educational and informative. He explained how today's worldviews are affecting the arts, science, and our culture. He also presented ways that people can change the course our society is going in today.