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"Had the Shire, the place he loved and believed to be home, really been the evil realm of Mordor all along?" 100%. Not the message we want, but the one we need. This is a must read.

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Losing Our Religion by Russell Moore is a raw and needed revelatory call to the American evangelical church. Delving from his own personal story and experiences within the Southern Baptist vein of evangelicalism, Moore provides an account of the state of the American church, focusing on the recent history and current situation that has in many cases tarnished the church’s credibility.

Even so, Moore speaks with a hopeful voice, recognizing the dichotomy between truth and hope in various evangelical spheres, while charting a path forward with conviction, drawing readers away from the tribalism and culture wars. Moore extends a call of repentance and renewal, resounding the history of the past, the complexities of the present, and the hope of the future. The purpose is not simply to “Make America Great Again” or restore “American Evangelicalism” for that matter, but to remind that the Spirit still moves and while the church stands communities of faith will continue to share and live the “good news.”

Losing Our Religion is written for those in faith communities at a crossroads with the church’s current situation, offering grace and wisdom from one that has experienced the present turbulence. The words of Russell Moore are a balm for those questioning if they are alone, wisdom for leaders in faith communities, and hope for those rediscovering how to live the Christian journey.

I received a free copy of this book through NetGalley, but the thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.