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When a Nation Forgets God: 7 Lessons We Must Learn from Nazi Germany
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Item description for When a Nation Forgets God: 7 Lessons We Must Learn from Nazi Germany by Erwin W. Lutzer...
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Lutzer draws parallels between the German people's progression from civility to barbarity was not extraordinary during the early 20th century and more than a few benchmarks from their transition that can be observed in present-day American society. He asserts that believers must be vigilant in the stand for truth, justice, and righteousness.
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Bread Over Freedom?
Years ago, a cartoon appeared in a Russian newspaper picturing a fork in the road. One path was labeled freedom; the other path was labeled sausage. As we might guess, the path to freedom had few takers; the path to sausage was crowded with footprints. When given a choice people will choose bread and sausage above the free market and individual liberties. The promise of bread gets votes, even if the bread is at the expense of freedom.
The people of Nazi Germany weren’t any more barbaric, uncivilized, or depraved than any other Western nation of the early Twentieth Century, yet the Nazi regime will forever serve as an example of brutality and extreme racism run amok. What led so many people to such extreme ends?
According to Dr. Lutzer, the German people’s progression from civility to barbarity was not extraordinary, and more than a few benchmarks from their transition can be observed in present day American society (Do any of these sound familiar?):
- The Church is silenced
- The economy is king
- The lawmakers determine behaviors
- The media controls beliefs
- The Gospel and nationalism become inextricably tied to each other
- And yet, heroes still have power
This short, manageable book does not suggest the United States is definitely marching toward authoritarian oblivion, but that we — especially we believers — must be vigilant in our stand for truth, justice, and righteousness.
We must take note of these lessons from history. The parallels are real, but the conclusion is not a foregone one.
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Studio: Moody Publishers
Pages 147
Dimensions: Length: 0.25" Width: 5.2" Height: 7.75"
Weight: 0.35 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Release Date Jan 1, 2010
Publisher Moody Publishing
ISBN 0802446566
ISBN13 9780802446565
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 | History Repeats May 11, 2010 |
| This book is so important to bring all of us back from the brink of Politics and back to what God intends for us to do as Christians. Yes we vote but we shouldn't get caught up in the hate and anger that comes if we continually listen to the news. I have been so ill willed the last year and I don't want to continue that way, this book reveals what God's word says about how we should respond to what is going on in America. Warnings need to be heard and considered carefully! As always Lutzer takes us back to the WORD for the answers we need. | | |  | Was Enjoyable but a Letdown at the very End! May 11, 2010 |
| 'When a Nation Forgets God' was a very inspiring and encouraging book that concerning Hitler's reign and the present day government. Lutzer writes about Courageous Bonhoeffer and his stand against Hitler's evil tyranny. I really enjoyed reading the book and became very encouraged as a Christian UNTIL THE LAST PAGE! That is when Lutzer sudden takes on a conciliatory tone and seems to tell Christians not to be involved in the culture wars and to look at the 'rot' inside of us. He cannot be serious. As Christians we should always be courageous and not march to the cross and then duck our heads and run back. I was very sorry to read the last page because the rest of the book is very good. | | |  | Thought Provoking May 10, 2010 |
| This book reminds us of the importance of staying aware and steadfast in your convictions. It is shocking to see how easily people can be persuaded into believing wrong is right when told what they want to hear. | | | | What a Read May 7, 2010 |
| A great read. How very timely it is. Christians and non-Christians alike will get the connection with todays world. | | | | God is Humbling Us...A book that needs to be read by Christians Apr 22, 2010 |
This is a timely book that addresses the concerns that are on the minds of many Christians today about the state our country is in and where will we go from here. In the opening context of the book the Author states: "Back in the 1970's Francis Schaeffer told us that one day we would wake up and discover that the America we once knew was gone." That day is here. One does not have to be a prophet to see that dark days are coming to the United States. There are ominous signs that the freedoms we once assumed were ours are disappearing. Forces of secularism lead inevitably to a totalitarian state to which everyone is expected to submit." (pg.12)
Pastor Lutzer reminds us again of the precarious times in which we live by writing: "Francis Schaeffer used to tell us, people are willing to march down the wrong path if only they can be assured of personal peace and affluence. They willingly march forward, not asking where the path will lead." (pg.46, Chp.2 sub-titled:"The power of the economy")
This book is written to the believer and the Church, we are not to react in an unbiblical way by what's taking place in our nation, but what we are to be found doing is to be a creditable witness to the saving grace found in Christ. Lutzer says: "God is humbling us, that the political solutions that were suppose to rescue our nation from it's moral and spiritual freefall have had scant effect. We are learning that the problem is deeper then we thought. In sum, we must realize that only God can save us from those trends that have already evoked His judgment." (From the introduction)
He writes that Nazi Germany has some lessons to teach us. The author writes that Nazism did not arise in a vacuum, that their were cultural streams that made it possible for the ideology to emerge, eventually gained wide acceptance by the popular culture of it's time.
This book starts out very interesting, and ends in the same manner. Early on in the book, before even chapter 1 begins, Lutzer writes, "Today we face cultural pressures that are forcing us to combine Christ with other religions, or to combine Christ with a political or ideological agenda. The experience of the church Nazi Germany reminds us that Christ must always stand alone; He must be worshiped not as One who stands alongside the governmental leaders of this world, but as standing above them as King of Kings and Lord of Lords." (pg 11) We must stand firm in our faith on the truths in the Bible in the midst of this gathering storm.
Erwin Lutzer reminds the reader: "That before Hitler moved to destroy the church, he decided to go make peace with it and use it for his own ends." (Chp. 1 pg.18). The author goes on to give a brief history of the church and the people in these events and gives the reasons for why they conceded to do what they did.
Erwin Lutzer gives "Seven Lessons" in this book we can learn from:
1. When God is separated from Government, Judgment follows
2. It's always the economy
3. That which is legal might also be evil
4. Propaganda can change a Nation
5. Parents - not the State - are responsible for a child's training
6. Ordinary heroes can make a difference
7. We must exalt the cross in the gathering darkness
In the final chapter titled: when a Nation forgets God - "We must exalt the cross in the gathering darkness", what the Author writes is so amazingly accurate that it is worth quoting: "Here in America we have what many believe is a new phenomenon in the history of the church. In previous eras we have seen the gospel neglected or even mocked by religious liberals and nominal Christians - that is to be expected. What is different today is that the Message of the Cross is being ignored even by those who claim to be saved by it's message. At the very time when the gospel must be proclaimed most clearly, we are hearing muffled voices even from some of the great evengelical pulpits of our land. Christian books flood our markets that have little to do with the heart of the Christian message." (pg. 136-37).
The Author explains further, "In the evangelical community psychology is substituted for theology and cheap grace has replaced what Bonhoeffer describes as "costly grace." In short we have lost our intellectual and spiritual center and replaced it with consumerism, self-help, and the quest for personal advantage. We are self-aborbed rather then God-absorbed. And we can see the results."
Pastor Erwin Lutzer is Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago and is the Author of many books. This book is a MUST READ, and you will not put it down until you've finished it. I'm surprised this book isn't in the top 10 Christian books. It is not a lengthy book, we found it to be a quick read and thought-provoking.
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