Title: pietism can not save
Product review: While I generally appreciate John MacArthur's writing on a host of issues, he has fallen well short of his own standard in this work. Rather than present a biblically based agenda for the Christian's role in the world, the author only succeeds to respond to the excesses of some Christians in the sphere of politics. In some ways, this book surpasses Cal Thomas and Ed Dobson in their controversial work, Blinded by Might. MacArthur's ability to take Scripture out of context and to use both Scripture and history as he sees fit is alarming considering his track record of fine teaching. Clearly, history does record many abuses that Christian's have fallen prey to in their zeal for cultural transformation. But MacArthur throws the baby out with the bathwater. The author could have brought careful scriptural analysis and thoughtful historical reflection to his subject, but failed to administer both.
Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
