Secular humanists and other “progressives†have been predicting the demise of religion for the past 250 years. But they keep running into a problem: those who were supposed to be liberated by the secular gospel that God is Dead aren’t buying it. Except for some parts of western Europe and in countries culturally destroyed by Communism; secularization in the radical sense has not occurred.While it has not obliterated the religious impulse; however; the drive towards “progressive irreligion†has; Robert Royal believes; encouraged ignorance of religion’s central role in the development of the West. In The God That Did Not Fail; Royal offers an original reading of religion in ancient Greece and Rome; of Christianity and Judaism; the Middle Ages; the Renaissance and Reformation; the several modern Enlightenments; culminating with a profound assessment of our current postmodern moment. He concludes that since religion is a permanent part of human nature and of the particular character of the West; our efforts should be directed not into a quixotic effort to deny the undeniable; especially as we face challenges from Islamic fundamentalism; but into promoting a well thought out and dynamic interplay of faith; reason; and modern freedoms.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Doctors that forgot the oath of MedicineBy CustomerThis book truly opened my eyes to the horrors endured .How tragic that so many innocent people were literally slaughtered for experiments . That were seen as essential.How disgusting that men and women swore to upheld the oath of healing could with help of the SS ; and think nothing of torturing in the name of science;.I was deeply saddened by the truth and horrors that mankind can inflict with no remorse or guilt.; such unimaginable cruelty.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Disturbing; But Couldn't Put It DownBy NorthCountryMNI wasn't sure how I would like this book; but once I started; I couldn't stop. I don't enjoy reading about or seeing the horrific things that can be inflicted on others; but like many people; there is a morbid curiosity that most people hate to admit to.It still seems almost unbelieveable that there is such absolute evil in the world that such disturbing atrosities can be inflicted on other human beings as though they are not living things at all- but test subjects and thus not given any consideration whatsoever. And while a few of the experiments did yield some actual scientific results; the fact that no human used was actually treated like a human is apalling.The aspect of the book was very well depicted from the point of view of a court reporter during the Nuremberg trials. How she was able to perform her job without being physically ill on a daily basis must have been a feat of sheer willpower.If you have any interest in the Holocaust whatsoever; this book is a must-have for your library.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not an easy read but fascinating.By Happy CustomerWhile the story is a horrific one; the story was interesting and factual. I can't believe man's in humanity to man. These men and women were trained to heal an yet they justified torture; and murder and took no responsibility. For those who say there was no Holocoust; the photos alone should change your thinking.
