Been wanting to read this, when I do I am sure it will please

Any honest Christian (at least Reformed ones) should agree that Christ is king now. And He is King of kings and Lord of lords. Doug Wilson does a good job presenting the ludicrous nature of secularism: an a-religious society is an impossibility under Christ the king. It's His world. It was insightful for me to recognize secularism as a form of religion with its own gods, origin story, narrative, and ethics. And then to be shown how Christians have seemingly accepted this religion in the public square. Wilson is very adept at describing the current situation. He presents Islam as recognizing the impending fall of secularism and striving to fill the potential religious void in society. Christendom is the only viable alternative. It was a very compelling read that was over my head at times and therefore will have to be re-read at some point. Canon+ audiobooks help get through books like this in a timely manner during one's commute, highly recommend that.

This book helped clarify and verbalize many critical issues. Thanks Doug Wilson for your very good work.

Empires of Dirt: Secularism, Radical Islam, and the Mere Christendom Alternative

A typically interesting and wide ranging coverage of predominant world views of our time from the Rev. Wilson. He takes a refreshing “long view” unlike most books of this type. A good read and genuine food for thought.

This book, in my opinion, can be summed up in this one sentence found on Page 181. This is it: " There is of course no place to stand outside the authority of Scripture, but this fact is easier to ignore than the fact that there is no place to stand outside the way reality is." Jesus said, "All Power and Authority is Mine; Therefore go...." All reality is His reality; what Jesus says it is in his revelation of Himself and His plan - the Scripture.

As Wilson used the analogy of a mother leaving brownies on the counter for the sons to enjoy as natural revelation, and the note she left for them as special revelation. It brought all this into my better understanding of this most important truth.

I loved this book. I never found a political system that was fully consistent with my religious beliefs until reading Empires of Dirt. Douglas Wilson provides an excellent perspective on how to view the civil government as an orthodox Reformed Christian.

This book greatly helped in reviewing my understanding secularism's effect on culture. I agree with Wilson's position of Mere Christendom as a proper Christian position towards combating secularism's stranglehold on the culture. Also on a side note I happen to have a favorite restaurant located in the town of John Yoders birthplace who was one of the authors critiqued in the book.

Absolutely enjoyed reading it. Got bogged in a couple spots, but that's because I'm not a scholar. I don't think a Theocracy is going to show itself until the Man with the rod of iron shows up, but it's good to move in that direction. Great job turning over idols, a lot of them.

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Stellar book with outstanding delivery.

As a Reformed Christian who is first and foremost dedicated to Jesus and His Word, while also holding a secondary patriotism to the USA, I found this book helpful and very refreshing. I have been discouraged in recent years (and in recent months especially) with the disdain for our country by many Reformed believers; so, reading this book gave me reassurance that there are other Christians who are seeking to honor Christ’s Lordship in this country He gave us.

Furthermore, Pastor Wilson’s optimism on this subject has also caused me to rethink my Amillenialist position and I am slowly but surely conforming to the Post-Millennialist position because of this wonderful and inspiring read. I highly recommend it.

The argument for a “mere Christendom” is much needed today in American culture. Jesus is Lord and must be acknowledged as so. This book helps us better understand how to navigate the ever-pervading secularism and how radical Islam is taking advantage of that; Whereas our appeal is to God. This book will bless you.

Doug just knows how to apply biblical theology to culture and life like no one else. I cannot give him a higher praise than that. He is the voice of Christ exalting Christianity in today's madness. Read the book in 2 days. Spot on throughout. As usual.