The Post-Christian Mind by harry blamires

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July 15,2025

When Blamires penned this book back in 1998, he had already envisioned that the message it carried would be spurned by future readers.

He stated, "Developments of this kind threaten to usher in an era of lunacy. Moreover, it will be an age of appalling totalitarianism. For I foresee that in another decade or so, it may very well be the case that I should be prosecuted for making the statements I have made in this book." (p95)

It is thus not at all surprising that this significant book is overlooked by many in the present day. Nevertheless, I would highly encourage the earnest Christian to peruse it.

I have no doubt that the book will cast a clear light on the reasons why the moral landscape has evolved into the state it is in today.

It offers valuable insights and perspectives that can help us better understand the complex moral issues we face and perhaps even guide us in making more informed decisions.

Despite being ignored by some, this book has the potential to be a powerful tool for those who are willing to engage with its ideas.

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Faizankhan76

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July 15,2025

A penetrating analysis and critique of secular thinking and attitudes is of great significance in understanding the modern intellectual landscape. Secular thinking often emphasizes the exclusion of religious or spiritual elements from various aspects of life. It tends to focus solely on the material and the observable, discounting the potential existence of a higher power or a deeper meaning.

However, this one-sided approach has its limitations. By neglecting the spiritual dimension, secular thinking may fail to address some of the fundamental questions of human existence, such as the purpose of life, the nature of morality, and the source of meaning. Moreover, it can lead to a sense of nihilism and emptiness, as people search for something more profound in a world that seems to offer only materialistic pursuits.

Critiquing secular thinking does not mean rejecting all of its ideas and values. Instead, it calls for a more balanced and comprehensive approach that takes into account both the material and the spiritual. We need to recognize that there are different ways of understanding and experiencing the world, and that a combination of secular and religious perspectives can offer a more complete picture of reality.

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RyneB

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July 15,2025

This particular piece was relatively easier compared to the Christian Mind, not only in terms of language but also in terms of sentence structure. The author seems to be writing in a more American style, which is a bit of a departure from what I'm used to. I find myself kind of missing his British style. Hmmm.

When it comes to the subjects that he delves into, they are extremely relevant to the problems and issues that humanity and the Christian mind are currently confronting. It's interesting to see how he approaches these topics and offers his perspectives.

Overall, while the change in style might take some getting used to, the content of the article is still engaging and thought-provoking. It makes one stop and consider the various challenges that we face as a society and as individuals with a Christian mindset.

I look forward to seeing how the author continues to develop his ideas and whether he will return to his British style or continue to explore the American writing style.

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Luzer_2n7

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July 15,2025

I'm generally a cheerful optimist and always eager to encourage. However, I reserve my one-star reviews for those books that seem so bad that they might as well be set on fire, flung into a canal, and perhaps even sent back to the 1700s.

Let's spot the difference. Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, '... to treat any of these as if they were less than a child of God is to deny the validity of one's spiritual existence.' On the other hand, Harry Blamires wrote things like '... thus we can assert with assurance, that a woman's rights over her own body are non-existent.' and made several other statements that are quite concerning.

This book is a painful read. If one wants to misuse scripture to excuse their own miserable and misogynistic behavior, they might be able to do so, but they'll have to ignore or distort the parts about what God is like or what Jesus actually said. There are almost no external citations or biblical references, which is rather awkward.

I would go even further than the person who gave it a very eloquent two-star review. The misogyny, generalizations, and continuous rants in this book make it seem like it was written by someone in an academic bubble, justifying their refusal to step outside the university gates. The dreaded 'them' is everywhere in this book, referring to those who are unwashed, unshaven, and supposedly incorrect, and are blamed for everything. It's as if the author is suggesting that they should be dishonored at every turn, which is quite different from what Jesus would have done.

Mr Blamires said, 'I am writing a book about correcting slovenly thinking.' But I think he may really have been writing a book about being judgmental. And unfortunately, this book has been published and distributed by SPCK.

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japotakuWatashi

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July 15,2025

An excellent book, it spells out much that I knew intuitively and was aware of. It delved deep into the aspects that I had a sense of but couldn't quite put into words. Moreover, it gave me the reasons for my discomfort. It was like a light shining in the darkness, clarifying those模糊不清的 feelings within me. For Christians, this book is truly a must-read. It offers profound insights and spiritual nourishment. It helps one to better understand the teachings of Christianity and how they apply to our daily lives. It challenges us to reflect on our beliefs and actions, and to grow in our faith. Reading this book is not just an intellectual exercise, but a spiritual journey that can transform our lives.

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veteranweeblife

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July 15,2025

This book is extremely challenging to review as I have identified a plethora of aspects to criticize. After careful consideration, I have decided to offer my critique by proposing alternative titles under which this work could potentially be published.

Misogynist Laments Lack of Women in Kitchen

Old Man Misses Victorian Era

Modernist Mind Reacts Against Postmodern Culture

Professor McRanty Hates Everything That Seems to be Happening

Solutionless Criticisms Against Post-Christian Culture

The Hasty Generalizer Oversimplifies Everything

An Unnuanced Exploration of Philosophical Undercurrents That the Author Appears Unaware Of

I Don't Have to Cite Sources Since C.S. Lewis Was My Teacher

Based on This Magazine Article I Have on My Desk, Media is Intentionally Trying to Destroy Christianity

Unwed Mothers Ruin Everything

People Won't Think Like Me Which is Inconceivable

As you can see, these titles highlight some of the more extreme and perhaps unsubstantiated views expressed in the book. It's not to say that there aren't moments of wisdom or interesting thoughts within its pages. However, overall, the book gives the impression of a disjointed and rambling blog entry. Despite its flaws, this piece does have some value for those attempting to understand post-Christian culture, as it provides an insight into how an educated modern mind perceives postmodern culture.

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