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Blinded by Might Paperback – August 1, 2000

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Authors Cal Thomas and Ed Dobson once believed the best way to fight the 'liberal agenda' was to beat them at their own game. Mobilize voters. Organize boycotts. Get invited to the White House. And raise a ton of money to keep the war chest full. Not anymore. Blinded by Might takes you inside the early and heady days of the Moral Majority, tracing its well-intentioned but fatally flawed battle plan aimed at reversing America's slide into a moral wasteland. It shows how groups like the Christian Coalition, which stepped in when the Moral Majority ran out of steam, have not changed, cannot change, and will not change the trajectory of America's culture. Written by two conservative Christians who worked closely with Jerry Falwell in the 1980s, Blinded by Might explains what you can do for your country that twenty years of heavily financed political activism has failed to do. When Ronald Reagan won the 1980 presidential election by a landslide, conservative Christians discovered what could happen when they flexed their electoral muscles. Suddenly, faith and politics seemed a promising match and before the eyes of the astonished media, a new movement called the Moral Majority and its leader, Jerry Falwell, rocketed from obscurity to national prominence. The Religious right was born. Today with luminaries including Pat Robertson, James Dobson, James Kennedy, and Ralph Reed, the right remains a powerful political force. Yet, despite nearly twenty years of vigorous and sophisticated activism, it has failed in its mission to end abortion, eliminate pornography, restore the shattered American family, and usher in a better world built on 'traditional values.' Why? Few know the answers better than Cal Thomas and Ed Dobson. Former insiders with the Moral Majority, they share never-reported information on a movement they helped shape in order to show why it could not and did not succeed. And they tell what it will really take to stem the ungodliness that is sweeping our nation. 'Whenever the church cozies up to political power, it loses sight of its all important mission to change the world from the inside out,' writes Thomas. In blurring the lines between politics and Christianity, the Religious Right has traded the only power that can truly change America - the Gospel's power to transform hearts - for the methods of a kingdom that is of this world. What, then, is the alternative? Given such critical issues as abortion, gay activism, are Christians to simply disengage from the political process? Hardly. uninvolvement is not the answer, say the authors, but a shift in perspective. As Christians, they insist we must realize that God's agenda does not rise or fall with political causes; and that we must rediscover our most potent influence is not the ballot booth, but lives that extend God's grace in the home, in the workplace, and in all spheres of our culture. Blinded by Might calls us to realign ourselves with a kingdom infinitely more powerful and certain than politics, that advances initially through changed hearts that inevitably must change and impart government.

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Authors Cal Thomas and Ed Dobson once believed the best way to fight the "liberal agenda" was to beat them at their own game. Mobilize voters. Organize boycotts. Get invited to the White House. And raise a ton of money to keep the war chest full. Not anymore. Blinded by Might takes you inside the early and heady days of the Moral Majority, tracing its well-intentioned but fatally flawed battle plan aimed at reversing America's slide into a moral wasteland. It shows how groups like the Christian Coalition, which stepped in when the Moral Majority ran out of steam, have not changed, cannot change, and will not change the trajectory of America's culture. Written by two conservative Christians who worked closely with Jerry Falwell in the 1980s, Blinded by Might explains what you can do for your country that twenty years of heavily financed political activism has failed to do. When Ronald Reagan won the 1980 presidential election by a landslide, conservative Christians discovered what could happen when they flexed their electoral muscles. Suddenly, faith and politics seemed a promising match and before the eyes of the astonished media, a new movement called the Moral Majority and its leader, Jerry Falwell, rocketed from obscurity to national prominence. The Religious right was born. Today with luminaries including Pat Robertson, James Dobson, James Kennedy, and Ralph Reed, the right remains a powerful political force. Yet, despite nearly twenty years of vigorous and sophisticated activism, it has failed in its mission to end abortion, eliminate pornography, restore the shattered American family, and usher in a better world built on "traditional values." Why? Few know the answers better than Cal Thomas and Ed Dobson. Former insiders with the Moral Majority, they share never-reported information on a movement they helped shape in order to show why it could not and did not succeed. And they tell what it will really take to stem the ungodliness that is sweeping our nation. "Whenever the church cozies up to political power, it loses sight of its all important mission to change the world from the inside out," writes Thomas. In blurring the lines between politics and Christianity, the Religious Right has traded the only power that can truly change America - the Gospel's power to transform hearts - for the methods of a kingdom that is of this world. What, then, is the alternative? Given such critical issues as abortion, gay activism, are Christians to simply disengage from the political process? Hardly. uninvolvement is not the answer, say the authors, but a shift in perspective. As Christians, they insist we must realize that God's agenda does not rise or fall with political causes; and that we must rediscover our most potent influence is not the ballot booth, but lives that extend God's grace in the home, in the workplace, and in all spheres of our culture. Blinded by Might calls us to realign ourselves with a kingdom infinitely more powerful and certain than politics, that advances initially through changed hearts that inevitably must change and impart government.

About the Author

Cal Thomas is most widely syndicated op-edcolumnist, appearing in more than 500 papers. He took a five-year sabbatical from journalism to be the Moral Majoritys spokesman behind Jerry Falwell. He is the author of The Things That Matter Most.;Ed Dobson, senior pastor of Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves as an advisory editor of Christianity Today and consulting editor for Leadership. He holds an earned doctorate from the University of Virginia, was named "Pastor of the Year" by Moody Bible Institute, and is author of numerous books including Blinded by Might and Starting a Seeker Sensitive Service. He moved to the USA in 1964 from Northern Ireland and now lives with his family in Grand Rapids.

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Publisher : Zondervan; 2nd edition (August 1, 2000)
Language : English
Paperback : 285 pages
ISBN-10 : 0310238366
ISBN-13 : 978-0310238362
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.75 x 6 inches

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HWALKER

Poignant, Profound, Spiritual, & Riveting!

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 1999

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Like the disciples of old, the former members (Cal Thomas and Ed Dobson) of the Moral Majority for a long while were not only "blinded by might," but were also blind to the deep spiritual import of Christ's message and mission- that His kingdom is NOT of this world. The authors have now applied spiritual eyesalve-- for spiritual things are spirtually discerned. They have revealed the not-so-honest ploys of the Moral Majority (MM) and Christian Coalition (CC). They have shown clearly and upon bliblical principles that spiritual methods are simply incompatible with much of the political process. No matter how right religious organizations may be, you don't force feed the message or the conduct. No matter how lofty or ideal the goal, the end does not always justify the means. Moreover, while displaying a form of godliness, we deny God's power in our lives when we use the methodology of politics and seek the hand of government. Christ said clearly, "If I be lifted up, I will draw all men unto me." Obviously, Christians have not lifted up Christ in their personal lives to the point where they would lack the urge to seek political laws, mandates or amendments to "win" over others- to have others do good. Good religion is not politicking or lawmaking. Good religion is feeding the hungry, giving to the poor, and taking care of the orphans and widows. As taken from scripture and quoted by Cal Thomas in the book, "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit says the Lord of hosts."

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Chamaine

Great, well thought out read

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2019

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Great book detailing why Christians shouldn’t assume a political party can “save” our country. Very biblical practical review of the purpose of the church vs the purpose of government.

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Robert Bond Jr

Good insight into the pros and cons of the religious ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2016

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Good insight into the pros and cons of the religious right. Cal Thomas shows that the goals of the religious right are noble but often compromised
by seeking political and cultural influence. The quest to gain political power to advance the agenda of the religious right has been a slippery slope
for evangelical Christians in America.

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Kate McAlary

Very Enlightening

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2017

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Very helpful in understanding where the church fits in with political agendas.

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Keith Giles

Such an amazing book. Every Christian in America needs to read ...

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2016

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Such an amazing book. Every Christian in America needs to read this one and then buy another to send to your friends.

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Keith McKeever

perspective to the political process

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2013

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A good perspective of the political machine and how christians have or have not influenced the culture. As believers we tend to pull away from events which we deem wrong. In doing so we leave no one there to keep the moral ground. Remember the political process is an arena of compromise and with Christ there are absolutes and not to expect the political leadership to lead us to the promised land. God has called us with gifts where we are to serve in the midst of those compromising arenas and we are to bring good to every life situation.

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Ivan Dias

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2015

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I received the book in excellent conditions.

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M. Duncan

Timely and extremely thoughtful analysis.

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 1999

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"Not by might nor by power but by My Spirit" are words that have been playing in the back of my mind for 4 years. When I saw the title 'Blinded by Might' I hoped that the authors would illuminate the truth behind that verse and I've not been disappointed. I can recommend this very readable analysis that speaks the truth in love: Caesar's tools don't accomplish God's work.

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