And, I can say that it has been one of the best things I have done in years.
I haven't read Mr. McAurthur's book, so I have nothing to compare it to. And, perhaps, because it is Lent or because I have been doing my daily devotion more devotely while reading the book, but The Purpose-Driven Life has had an important impact on me.
And, there's only 1 book that should be taken as scripture: it's called The Bible.
I'm sure that Rick Warren's book (or any of Mr. MacArthur's books, for that matter) could probably be criticized for getting something (or even several things) wrong.
That, though, doesn't seem to be the real issue here. It is CNN's package of the story. They want to show 2 "preachers" at odds. They want to show the "internal strife" that is ripping through the religious community over this or that book.
They do the same thing whenever there is even the slightest disagreement on political policy. One Republican thinks X, another thinks almost X. To CNN, this represents a "major rift" in the party.
CNN is a collection of leftist scum who wouldn't know the inside of a church or synagogue if it hit them in the face.
And, only by the Grace of God and the sacrifice of my Lord, Jesus Christ, do the people who produce this propaganda even have a chance at walking into God's great Kingdom. I only pray that they get it at some point.
If you want a book that is solid theologically and Biblically about the purpose of life, read "Don't Waste Your Life" by John Piper.