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So much of this book echoes what I've been feeling/thinking about SBC and evangelical life...

Up till now, it's been history... but I'm into the section on the Christian defense of small government (and the disagreements with that defense). That means it's stuff I lived through - and, without realizing it, shaped the way I looked at and used Scripture.

I'm struck by how many times I've painted certain theological movements (and their view of the Bible) with a broad brush.

Well-written but a pretty depressing take on the abuse of power...

Interesting peek "behind the curtain" of Christian publishing - and thoughtful commentary on the novels in question.

Really enjoying this... wish I had more time to keep reading!

Basic takeaway - the Marvel comic book universe is a unholy mess... but a great place to tell stories.

Secondary takeaway - I know a lot of creators/artists due to my time collecting mostly DC Comics... otherwise, some of this would be pretty difficult sledding.

In general, I'm enjoying the book.

The book is excellent - but the level of science in here makes it slow going sometimes. (It's been a LONG time since I took a science class.)

It's a wide-ranging historical overview of America "enthusiasms" and fanaticism. The author is not friendly to religion (particularly Christianity) but still is making some important points about how particular strains of theology affect the way we handle and/or mis-handle truth.

I love the podcast... so it's no surprise that I'm enjoying the book.

Fascinating, horrifying... and an excellent companion to the PBS documentary series.

Had to go back to the library - I'll be checking it out again!

Excellent biography of a fascinating life...

Dry but compelling look at American culture. I'll be hearing him speak this week at a test security conference.

...highly detailed but very readable.

A period of history that I'm woefully ignorant about... so I'm willing to read this difficult but fascinating book.

The author tells not only the story of Anders Breivik - but also of his victims. It makes for slow reading but is less sensational when you can't objectify the people involved.

Foul-mouthed and compassionate set of stories about life as NYC cop. My father-in-law would have loved this book.

A good read, though Hugh Ambrose is not as talented a writer as his dad.

It's weird when "history" happened while you were alive... just weird.

A good read, though Hugh Ambrose is not as talented a writer as his dad.