Blinded by Might: Can the Religious Right Save America?

Although this book was written in late 1990's, it is very relevant today in the current debates over Gay Marriage, internet pornography, and other social issues. Cal Thomas and Ed Dobson openly say how 20 plus years of political activism by Moral Majority, The Christian Coalition, and other groups have not changed the moral climate of America. In fact, it is still going downward. They also point out that many Christian homes are plaqued with adultery, dovorce, teenage pregnancy, drug abuse and other ills that plaque non-Christian homes. Anyone who reads this book will clearly see that efforts to ban Gay marriage will be met with defeat on the Federal level just like efforts to ban abortion and legalize school prayer. The authors also show how the Christian Right's virtual marriage to the Republican party has hurt the image of its movement and the Republican Party. The authors advocate a return to the things that made Christianity grow in previous generations. These are Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, doing missionary and charitable work, and living a Christian lifestyle before the world. This may not be easy for many Evangelical Christians to accept. However, in view the failures of the Religious right and the continual downward spiral of morality with a born-again President in the White House(George W. Bush), it gives some ideas to think and reflect on.

Please also read Charles Colson's Kingdoms In Conflict. He reached the same conclusions. Page 94: "While human politics is based on the premise that society must be changed in order to change people, in the politics of the Kingdom it is people who must be changed in order to change society." Cal Thomas and Ed Dobson are true Christians who are "seeking first the Kingdom....."

When my dad ( Ed Dobson ) was wrighting this book, I kept hearing that most of Congress was standing behind us. Now, after much delay, I found the book on the web, and finaly can share my thoughts. I am so proud of my dad, who, at the time, is walking in Isreal. I love this book. I think that it is time that some one took a stand and said what was wrong about the Moral Majority.