Melanie Phillips

World Turned Upside Down

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ISBN 13:
9781594035746
author:
Melanie Phillips
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Encounter Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
512
Dimensions:
22.6 x 15.2 x 3 cm
Genre:
Religion & Spirituality, Religious Studies, Church & State
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£15.78

Description

The World Turned Upside Down: A Global Battle Over God, Truth and Power by Melanie Phillips. In an age often touted as one of reason, we are witnessing a disturbing trend towards irrationality. Many people subscribe to celebrity-endorsed cults, pseudoscientific philosophies, and conspiracy theories that defy logic. This phenomenon is not just a passing fad, but rather a symptom of a deeper issue: the marginalization of religion. Melanie Phillips argues that Christianity and the Hebrew Bible played a crucial role in shaping our understanding of reason, progress, and an orderly world. Without these religious traditions, Western societies have lost sight of what is true and what is false, leading to a world where truth and lies are increasingly indistinguishable. This shift has serious consequences, leaving the West vulnerable to external threats and undermining its ability to defend itself against legitimate challenges.

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