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Eating the Dinosaur © 2009 Scribner (Simon & Schuster) 245 pages If you’ve ever wondered what makes Klosterman’s books so compelling, the secret is out: he’s honest. In a culture so obsessed with following trends and enjoying things because we’re told to, Klosterman is honest with what he likes and dislikes. That is what makes [...]
Chuck Klosterman IV: A Decade of Curious People and Dangerous Ideas © 2006, 2007 Scribner 416 pages Klosterman’s the type of guy you feel smart-yet-slightly-cool for reading. He observes the world through a unique lens which is evident whether he’s interviewing a Steve Nash or discussing the ethics of chasing after women in committed relationships. [...]
The Gospel According to Lost © 2009 Thomas Nelson 195 pages The Gospel according to lost is what happens when a pastor enjoys a television series. This book is not a book of theories and speculation about Lost. (With one season to go, that would be a foolish endeavour!) It’s a reflection on the religious [...]
The End of Secularism ©2009 Crossway 224 pages The End of Secularism is a logical miscellany of arguments that counter the belief that secularism is the best neutral ground to engage in public debate. Secularism is far from benign: it is an ideology that intentionally contradicts the public exercise of religion. One of the best [...]
Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth (CBC Massey Lectures) © 2008 House of Anansi Press 230 pages This is a fascinating book for a number of reasons: Atwood is a gifted fiction writer and poet who brings her writing skill to bear on this non-fiction topic. The topic itself is quite apropos in [...]
Pagan Christianity?: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices © 2002, 2008 Tyndale House Publishers 295 pages I have mixed feelings about this book. The history Viola brings to light is very important for any Christian to understand and process. On the other hand, his interpretation of the information is frustratingly one-sided. This book can [...]
Great Emergence, The: How Christianity Is Changing and Why (emersion: Emergent Village resources for communities of faith) © 2008 Baker Books 172 pages History will decide whether Tickle is a prophet or not. Here’s her idea: Every 500 years the church undergoes major change. During that period of change, a new form of Christianity is [...]
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