by Michael L. Brown (Author)
FROM THE BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF JEZEBEL'S WAR WITH AMERICA, HYPER-GRACE, AND THE REAL KOSHER JESUSAt a time when the Bible and Christianity are considered untrustworthy, will we choose faith or follow the culture? This book will provide you with the facts and understanding you need to respond to difficult questions biblically and stay rooted in your faith even when others seem to be abandoning theirs. We are living in unprecedented times when Christian leaders are renouncing their faith and large numbers of believers are falling away. Is this the final apostasy prophesied by Jesus and Paul? And can we do anything to help those struggling with their faith? In Why So Many Christians Have Left the Faith, Dr. Michael L. Brown confronts the problem of “Christian deconstruction” with solid, faith-building answers and honest responses to difficult questions. He addresses:What the Bible says about an end-time falling away and whether that is what we are seeing in our day;How solidarity with and sympathy for the LGBT movement has brought with it a rejection of biblical values;The effect of leadership scandals on the credibility of the gospel;How the me-centered gospel is contributing to the current faith crisis by putting God on trial;The contemporary objections to the Bibles moral standards;The problem of pluralism; andWhat the Bible does and doesnt say about future punishment in hell, while also examining the scriptural statement that “God is love.”Looking at the stories of those who fell away as well as the larger cultural factors, this book offers solid answers to the major attacks against the Bible and helps readers build an unshakable faith.
Why So Many Christians Have Left the Faith is a book by Michael L. Brown that explores the reasons why many Christians have abandoned their faith.
Brown begins by acknowledging that there are many factors that can contribute to someone leaving the Christian faith. These include:
- Personal experiences of pain or suffering
- Intellectual objections to Christian doctrine
- Moral failures of Christian leaders
- Cultural shifts that have made Christianity less appealing
Brown then argues that these factors are not unique to Christianity. People of all faiths and backgrounds can experience pain, suffering, intellectual doubt, and moral failure. However, he believes that there is something unique about the Christian faith that makes it particularly vulnerable to apostasy.
This unique factor, Brown argues, is the claim that Christianity is the only true religion. This claim, he says, creates a situation where Christians are constantly being challenged to defend their faith. They are challenged by atheists, agnostics, and members of other religions. They are also challenged by their own doubts and struggles.
Brown believes that this constant state of challenge can be very difficult for Christians to bear. It can lead to feelings of insecurity, doubt, and even despair. Eventually, some Christians simply give up and walk away from their faith.
Brown's book is a thoughtful and compassionate exploration of a difficult topic. He does not offer any easy answers, but he does provide a helpful framework for understanding why so many Christians have left the faith.
