The Theft of America's Soul by Phil Robertson

If you know anything about the author, you know he is the very plain-spoken patriarch of the Duck Dynasty family. He is a straightforward, no-nonsense man; if there is anything subtle about him, it would be his sense of humor. In his latest book, Robertson addresses 11 lies that he says are ruining America, the foundational one of which was perpetrated in the 1960s: "God is dead". From there followed the next seven: There is no Devil, Truth is Relative, God did not create life, Sex is for self-gratification, Virtue is outdated, Laws can be ignored or changed if they are inconvenient, and Unity is not possible. The last three lies are aimed at the American church: Church participation and day-to-day life should be kept separate, Christians should shut their traps; and the Truth of Truths, Often the author addresses each subject with his own personal stories, which are both entertaining and instructive. In the chapter on laws, Robertson incorporates a fair amount of historical research, which was new to me. Throughout, he cites biblical support for his views. Robertson hopes he is issuing a clarion call to the nation, that unbelievers would come to the knowledge of Jesus as Lord and Savior and turn from their ways, and that believers would adhere to the Bible and share and preach it unafraid. Robertson believes that only if enough individuals embrace the gospel with America's decline be halted. Phil Robertson makes a very good case for his beliefs. He evidences a good mind and a stout character that is formed by what he believes. This book is worth your time. I received this book for free in exchange for my unbiased review through the Thomas Nelson Booksneeze Program.