Posted on 12/06/2016 9:23:16 PM PST by rey
Has any body read Eric Metaxas "If you can keep it; The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty"?
What did yo think of it? thanks
Yes. Incredible historical research. Amazing reminder of the genius of the Framers and the Constitutional government that is our legacy.
Bkmrk
He wrote: Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. It’s very good and worth a read.
‘...Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy...’
Read it—loved it—often quote it.
So much written about Bonhoeffer would lead one to believe he was a liberal theologian when in reality he was a Biblical strict constructionist and he hated liberal theology as manifested in Manhattan’s Union Theological Seminary. Metaxas shows us the true Bonhoeffer.
I will read this. I make a point to listen to him most morning with his short minute long “Break point” discussion. They are always insightful, and usually spot on.
One thing Bonhoeffer came to realize is that the USA’s religious freedom was far better than the state-sponsored Churches in Europe. He saw the effects of what happened when the NAZIs took over the government and made the “German Christian Church” (the name for the NAZI-controlled and racist church)the master of all the Lutheran ministers. The state controlled their pay, pensions, employment, and ultimately their lives. I wish people would keep this in mind when they see what Putin is doing with his state-controlled church. Those Christians who wish to follow Christ’s teachings vice Putin’s ukases will be in a position like that which Bonhoeffer.
ping
It is excellent. I read it from the library but plan to purchase a copy to keep on hand for reference.
Incidentally, I can recommend without reservation his:
* Miracles--What They Are, Why They Happen, and How They Can Change Your Life
* Amazing Grace--William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery
* Bonhoeffer--Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
* 7 Men and the Secret of Their Greatness
* Everything You Always Wanted to Know About God (but were afraid to ask)
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