Field Guide to the Wild World of Religion

The "Field Guide to the Wild World of Religion" is a book written in such a captivating way that I found it hard to put down. The author Pam Dewey puts you right into the picture. She traces the development of the church that used to be to what it is in today's world. Many new terms have been coined that make the point clear. An example on page 28 is "The Wal-Mart-izing of the local church scene." The subject of churches and religious leaders we look to is deadly serious and worthy of critical analysis. It is the best and most interesting discussion on the subject I have ever encountered. For example, would it be a good idea to join the charismatic church that your friends have just started attending? She gives information on that movement and criteria to look at. There are two reference-type chapters: Chapter 9 is the "Religious Lingo Lexicon" and Chapter 11 is the "Who's Who Digest" of the movers and shakers in today's religious world. This information can save a person valuable time in learning about who you might want to affiliate with. "Field Guide to the Wild World of Religion" would make an excellent gift for friends. Young people in particular can benefit from the many years of experience and research by the author.