God is Good for You: A defence of Christianity in troubled times

Description

The Judeo-Christian tradition has created and underpinned the moral and legal fabric of Western civilisation for more than 2000 years, yet now we've reached a point in both Australia and many parts of the West where Christianity has become a minority faith rather than the mainstream belief. It's a situation that's fraught both for Christians and our wider society, where the moral certainties that were the foundation of our institutions and laws are no longer held by the majority. At this point of crisis for faith, God is Good for You shows us why Christianity is so vital for our personal and social well-being, and how modern Christians have never worked so hard to make the world a better place at a time when their faith has never been less valued. It carries a vital torch for Christianity in a way that's closely argued, warmly human, good humoured yet passionate, and, above all, convincing.

Greg Sheridan is Foreign Editor of The Australian, and a highly regarded journalist. He is active across radio and television, as well as print.

"...it is highly accessible, engagingly told, intelligent, with a fine journalist's ability to set the scene by way of anecdotes and illustrations. It is full of astute observations." Barney Zwartz, Panorama, The Canberra Times "As you would expect from a journalist of Sheridan's pedigree, his prose is polished and engaging. The tone throughout is enthusiastic but gracious; there are flashes of wit; the breadth of his erudition is formidable." Roy Williams, The Weekend Australian "Greg Sheridan has been the foreign editor of the Australian newspaper since 1992 and his well-researched critique as to why God is good for us here in Australia will challenge the most sceptical heart." Pastor Jim Seymour, The Tenterfield Star "Greg Sheridan's God is Good For You: A Defence of Christianity in Troubled Times is a vigorous and passionate defence of Christianity. It argues, exhorts, admonishes and informs." Geoff Thompson, ABC Religion & Ethics "At this point of crisis for faith, God is Good For You, shows us why Christianity is so vital for our personal and social wellbeing and how modern Christians have never worked so hard to make the world a better place at a time when their faith has never been less valued. It carries a vital torch for Christianity in a way that's closely argued, warmly human, good humoured yet passionate, and above all, convincing." ACC Emag "God is Good For You...caries a vital torch for Christianity at a time when it feels like Christianity is considered in a very negative way by secular society." Anne Rinaudo, Hope 103.2 "You may want to hold onto this book for a while after you read it. Use it as a reference. It is so well researched it could find a home on your shelf quite comfortably." Therese Mount, News Weekly "God is Good for You is inspiring, insightful and informative. In an age where skepticism is elevated in mainstream belief, Sheridan makes the case for faith with fresh urgency. Deftly written, this book adds volume to a much needed voice in our current social climate. I highly encourage all to delve into it with an open mind and a ready heart." Pastor Samuel Rodriguez, Founder and Pastor of the New Season Christian Worship Center "I have just finished reading God is Good for You which I have thoroughly enjoyed. I love the journalistic style which draws the reader in, astonishing breadth in bibliography and appreciation of the beauty of the diversity of the church. I enjoyed every chapter but my most underlined one was the conclusion. I do hope the book will be widely read, not only in Australia but also worldwide." Pastor Nicky Gumbel, Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, London, and the developer of the world famous Alpha Course