Happy optimists who are convinced all is well with the church in general and evangelicalism in particular should not read this book - says Don Carson

'Bold and perceptive in its exposure of secular society; searching, encouraging and compassionate in its challenge to the church. This is an outstanding and highly readable book which will serve to equip Christians for effective living in today's world.' William Taylor, St. Helens, London

'Happy optimists who are convinced all is well with the church in general and evangelicalism in particular should not read this book. They will find it too disturbing. But those who find themselves in anguish over the rising moral vacuity of the culture and in frustration over the tendency of some parts of evangelicalism to reduce Christianity to religious niceness and a self-defined experience of God, will find their minds renewed, their hearts stirred, and their wills strengthened.' Don Carson, Trinity International University, Illinois

'A blend of incisive Biblical teaching and careful cultural analysis, it is well documented, well argued and absolutely on target.' David Jackman, Director, Proclamation Trust