Alexander, John F., 1941-,

The secular squeeze : reclaiming Christian depth in a shallow world / [print] John F. Alexander. - Downers Grove, Illinois : InterVarsity Press, (c)1993. - 307 pages ; 21 cm.



Hollowness within and hollowness without -- The dimensions of our emptiness: or, the loss of the great questions -- The implacable tide: scientific wealth and spiritual deprivation -- Secularism triumphant: or, on not living happily ever after -- A feeling of passionate mercy: or, a hitchhiker's guide to romanticism -- The romantic dead end: is feeling enough? -- Authenticating story by the lives of storytellers -- A cross with nails: if the world hasn't changed, the Messiah hasn't come -- Two plans of salvation: Arnold Schwarzenegger vs. Julia Roberts -- On being Woody Allen: The blood of Agamemnon or the blood of the crucified God? -- Playing with FIRE: or, narcissism as sacred duty -- Castles of darkness, castles of wonder -- The wild truth: Thomas Jefferson, Malcolm X and Jesus the servant King -- Mixed stories: living off the capital of Jah or going down with the secular ship -- On becoming part of the warm spot.



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Alexander, John F., 1941-


Apologetics--20th century.
Secularism--Controversial literature.
Christian life.

BT1211.A376.S438 1993