The Menace of Multiculturalism: Trojan Horse in America (Literature; 71)

History

Schmidt, Alvin J.

Americas

Praeger

In this broad condemnation of multiculturalism, the author works to uncover pernicious errors in the arguments of diversity's proponents and to sound a warning against the dire consequences for American culture if the tenets of political correctness are incorporated into our social structure. Schmidt begins by exposing multiculturalism, not as a movement aimed at expanding democratic ideals, but rather as a crypto-Marxist political ideology that seeks to import Marxist concepts into social and cultural institutions. Subsequent chapters then illuminate a number of dismaying trends: a tendency toward historical revisionism in multiculturalist arguments, the sly linguistic maneuvering and limits on speech that characterize political correctness, and the dismantling of the traditional image of the family unit―the primary building block of American society. Schmidt concludes with a rousing admonition to expel from our midst the latter-day Trojan horse that is multiculturalism.
Casting a troubled glance over the list of social ills plaguing America today―besieged inner cities, divisive racial politics, diminishing educational standards, and rampant divorce and illegitimacy―we have cause to wonder whether the advocates of multiculturalism represent the solution or the source of the problem. In this rousing condemnation of the multiculturalist agenda, the author fixes an unflinching critical gaze on the subtle deceptions and wrongheaded conclusions at work in the arguments for cultural pluralism, moral relativism, and political correctness. An exhaustive and damning account of multiculturalism's wages and a compelling argument for the importance of traditional American values make this book essential reading for anyone concerned about our country's present plight and future prospects.

Western civilization is becoming increasingly pluralistic, secularized, and biblically illiterate. Many people today have little sense of how their lives have benefited from Christianity’s influence, often viewing the church with hostility or resentment.Under the Influence is a topically arranged Christian history for Christians and non-Christians. Grounded in solid research and written in a popular style, this book is both a helpful apologetic tool in talking with unbelievers and a source of evidence for why Christianity deserves credit for many of the humane, social, scientific, and cultural advances in the Western world in the last 2,000 years. Photographs and timelines enhance each chapter.Some unrecognized contributions of Christianity include: * Bringing sanctity to human life by opposing the Greco-Roman practices of abortion, infanticide, child abandonment, and suicide * Raising the level of sexual morality and giving dignity to family life * Giving freedom and dignity to women * First founding hospitals in the 4th century * Originating universities and higher education * Bringing dignity and honor to labor * Spawning and developing modern science * First condemning slavery and inspiring its abolition * Producing major contributions to art, architecture, music, and literature

Under the Influence: How Christianity Transformed Civilization

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Zondervan

Up-to-date, well-documented, comprehensive coverage of cults, sects, and world religions, from the historical to the contemporaryINCLUDES• Well-known groups and world religions, such as Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, Islam, and Baha’i• Groups with a significant North American influence, including Santeria, Rastafarians, Haitian Voodo, white supremacy groups, Wicca, and SatanismREVISED, UPDATED, AND EXPANDED TO INCLUDE NEW ENTRIES AND NEW INFORMATION• Updated information on Islam and its global impact• New entries: the Branch Davidians, Native American religions, Heaven’s Gate, Aum Supreme Truth, the Boston Movement, the Masonic Lodge, and many others• Developments in the world of cults and the occultEncyclopedic Dictionary of Cults, Sects, and World Religions is arguably the most significant reference book on the subject to be published. Formerly titled Dictionary of Cults, Sects, Religions, and the Occult, it provides reliable information on the history and beliefs of nearly every form of religion active today. This extensively revised edition includes new topics, updated information, and a brand-new format for a clearer, more organized approach.The authors evaluate the beliefs and practices of each group from the perspective of the Bible and the historic creeds of the Christian church. You’ll also find group histories, numerous illustrations, charts, current statistics, websites, bibliographies, and other useful information.

Encyclopedic Dictionary of Cults, Sects, and World Religions: Revised and Updated Edition

Reference

Mather, George

Nichols, Larry A.

Dictionaries & Thesauruses

Zondervan Academic

Western civilization is becoming increasingly pluralistic, secularized, and biblically illiterate. Many people today have little sense of how their lives have benefited from Christianity’s influence, often viewing the church with hostility or resentment. How Christianity Changed the World is a topically arranged Christian history for Christians and non-Christians. Grounded in solid research and written in a popular style, this book is both a helpful apologetic tool in talking with unbelievers and a source of evidence for why Christianity deserves credit for many of the humane, social, scientific, and cultural advances in the Western world in the last two thousand years. Photographs, timelines, and charts enhance each chapter. This edition features questions for reflection and discussion for each chapter.

How Christianity Changed the World

World

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Fraternal Organizations (The Greenwood Encyclopedia of American Institutions)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Greenwood

How Christianity Transformed Civilization The positive impact of Jesus Christ and His followers on Western culture is no exaggeration. From education to the rights of women, public health to economic freedom, all the things that we most appreciate and many of the blessings that we take for granted had their origin in a spiritual and cultural revolution that started with Jesus. Alvin J. Schmidt presents a brilliant and comprehensive look at how this first century leader and those who acted in His name have deeply influenced the structure and development of civilization for more than 2,000 years. 'Under The Influence' is full of surprising discoveries for readers of all beliefs.

Impacto Demoledor: Como el cristianismo ha transformado la civilizacion (Spanish Edition)

Vida

Weaving together evidence from sociolgy, anthropology, history, and biblical studies, this book shows that patriarchal and hierarchial views of gender arise from agrarian culture, along with images of woman as unequal, inferior, unclean, and evil. . . .   This book is a valuable resource for theologically conservative Christians who are trying to rethink the connenction between thoeology and gender.

Veiled and silenced: How culture shaped sexist theology

Mercer University Press

This book documents today’s rising rates of cremation in the West, and notes that these rates now include many deceased Christians, a stark contrast to Christians in the past who had consistently rejected cremation from their earliest years in pagan Rome to the mid-1960s. Christians opposed and spurned cremation for a number of reasons, discussed in this book. By mid-fourth century, Christianity’s rejection of cremation influenced pagan Rome to abandon cremation. Earth burial became the only acceptable way to dispose of deceased humans, resulting in a major cultural change in the West. Converts to Christianity had to promise they would never be cremated. Graveyards were named coemeteria, Latin for where dead people “sleep;” from which we get the word “cemetery,” a name now contradicted by cremation. This book is a clarion call to Christians. Dr. Schmidt has amassed historical, biblical, theological, and practical evidences that the modern Christian church will only refuse to hear to its great loss, both now and at the judgment Seat of Christ where we each shall receive what is due to for things done “while in (might we add “to”) the body” (2 Corinthians 5:10). —Craig A. Parton, M.A., J.D. United States Director, International Academy of Apologetics, Santa Barbara, California. This powerful apologetic clearly establishes that cremation fails to find endorsement in the inspired Holy Scriptures. Dr. Schmidt’s research will prove invaluable for those who might query the need for burial rather than cremation. Hopefully, this book will have a wide influence on Christian thought and practice. —Donald Howard, Pastor Emeritus, Anglican Church, Diocese of Sydney, NSW, Australia. Author of Burial or Cremation: Does It Matter? I heartily recommend Dr. Schmidt’s excellent book Cremation, Embalmment, or Neither?A Biblical/Christian Evaluation to clergy and faithful laypeople alike concerned with the increasing rates of cremation among Christians. This will be in keeping with the Apostle Paul’s admonition: “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of the world” (Romans 12:2). —Archpriest Victor S. Potapov, Rector, Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Washington, DC. This book provides an excellent opportunity for Christians to engage in deep theological thought regarding end of life decisions. Dr. Schmidt has thoroughly documented the historical roots for Christian burial. A must read for all Christians. —Beth Hoeltke, Ph.D., Librarian, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO.

Cremation, Embalmment, or Neither?: A Biblical/Christian Evaluation

WestBowPress

Documents from reliable historical sources the chasm-wide differences between the Western world and the world of Islam using Islam's Koran. Contrasts the teaching of religion and the differing religous practices of the east and west and their results in day-to-day living.

Great Divide: Failure of Islam and Triumph of the West

UNKNO

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The Menace of Multiculturalism: Trojan Horse in America (Literature; 71)

The Menace of Multiculturalism: Trojan Horse in America (Literature; 71)

Under the Influence: How Christianity Transformed Civilization

Encyclopedic Dictionary of Cults, Sects, and World Religions: Revised and Updated Edition

How Christianity Changed the World

Fraternal Organizations (The Greenwood Encyclopedia of American Institutions)

Impacto Demoledor: Como el cristianismo ha transformado la civilizacion (Spanish Edition)

Veiled and silenced: How culture shaped sexist theology

Cremation, Embalmment, or Neither?: A Biblical/Christian Evaluation

Great Divide: Failure of Islam and Triumph of the West