During the Truman and Eisenhower administrations; Washington policymakers aspired to destabilize the Soviet and East European Communist Party regimes by implementing programs of psychological warfare and gradual cultural infiltration. In focusing on American propaganda and cultural infiltration of the Soviet empire in these years; Parting the Curtain emerges as a groundbreaking study of certain aspects of US Cold War diplomacy never before examined.
#803111 in Books HarperCollins Christian Pub. 1993-08-30 1993-08-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .63 x 5.59l; .58 #File Name: 0310590914242 pagesIntellectuals Don t Need God and Other Modern Myths
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A Helpful Work On The Art of Christian ApologeticsBy S. Peek'Intellectuals Don't Need God And Other Modern Myths' is a valuable addition to an apologetics library.It does not focus on the evidences of Christianity; although it does contain some of that. This book is more about how to interact with another person in an apologetics discussion. As the author states; 'The science of apologetics needs to be complemented by the art of apologetics." Written by Dr. Alister McGrath; one might expect more hard core science since McGrath has a doctorate in microbiology; but in this volume; he addresses the art side more.Two things that Dr. McGrath really stresses are listening before responding and personalizing the approach to the individual. Both of these are very much needed. He compares apologists to physicians in that they both need to have a strong bedside manner or else their knowledge and skills in other areas will not be effective.There are many very helpful areas in this book including the need to explore the presuppositions of the listener(s) and the need to use images; stories; etc.; rather than just sticking with arguments; reason; etc.Dr. McGrath does explore some of the arguments and evidences for Christianity; but these are not the main focus. For that reason; this would probably not be a great introductory apologetics work; but it is a very good one to supplement some others.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Intellectuals don't need god.By John HunterI have always enjoyed Dr McGraths writings. His background is uniquely suited to engage in discussions involving science and religion. This work can be summed up by the last statement in his concluding remarks; that apologetics is not just about winning arguments; it is about winning people. He give his views on the philosophy behind good apologetics; from both perspectives. I recommend this book as an addition to a well rounded library in the armamentarian of the apologist.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Four thumbs up.By Older StudentI read this for an apologetics class I was taking and left notes in the margins to re-read certain chapters later. McGrath presents issues and goes deep with answers. I enjoyed the clarity of his writing.
