This engaging book deals with the problem of cultural
Christianity. The author does a good job of addressing the problem of “religion”
versus having a heart felt faith centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Too often
people identify themselves as Christian because they identify with a particular
denomination or were baptized in a particular church. But their Christian faith
is not the central part of their being influencing all aspects of their life.
The author describes Cultural Christianity as admiring Jesus
but it does not think He is needed except in a crisis situation. Some of the
chapters include the following topics:
Religion without Salvation; Civic Religion; False Assurance and the
Country Club Church to name a few. What is very helpful is that there is an
appendix in the back of the book which summarizes the types of Cultural
Christianity and addresses ways to approach those individuals to have
meaningful conversations. Also helpful is at the end of each chapter
there are discussion and reflection questions which makes it easy to discuss
the book in a group setting. As someone who has been told, “I am a Christian,
but not a Christian like you are,” I appreciate the insights and ways to
respond when someone says that to me again.
I received this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for
this honest review.
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