Moralistic Theraputic Deism

This is a good interview that puts its finger on the pulse of the "new religion" of America. The religious concept itself isn't at all new (in fact, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson were Deists), but the way it is sweeping the United States is striking. It has been perpetuated by the media and the social norms during the past few decades, certainly, but the roots reach back over two centuries.

Take a few minutes to watch:



So, what do you think? Do you identify with what he describes in the interview? Or are you in agreement with him? Or complete disagreement? Post a comment and let me know what you think. I'd love to open this up for some dialogue.

And, if you're interested in hearing more about this and how it makes our charge for evangelism even more urgent, take a listen to the excellent sermon my pastor gave on the subject last Sunday: "Evangelism in Light of the Truth of the Gospel"