Heretics and Politics by Thomas A. Fudge

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Disciple4life

After reading Dr. Fudges second book I have had time to reflect.

After reading the second book it is easy to understand WHY he wrote the first book!

I think Fudge understood/learned/heard that people took his first book as hateful (that is not how I took it but it was some people's opinions at the time). In the second book he was more diplomatic.

At no point did I feel like Fudge was trying to convert me. He was telling a story, which has excellent footnotes by the way. I do not think Fudge was misleading. He says over and over that there was controversy and TWO different opinions. Fudge goes on numerous times to restate both sides of the debate. Do I have a good idea of what Dr Fudge thinks concerning the UPCI? Sure, but to say the book was one sided is a stretch.

"Christianity Without The Cross?" and anyone wonders if it is a hit piece?

[kclee4jc]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

"Christianity Without The Cross?" and anyone wonders if it is a hit piece?

The title is a give away. Which is why I have skipped over certain sections and focused on others. I have enjoyed the research, disagree with the conclusion.

[Reader]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

"Christianity Without The Cross?" and anyone wonders if it is a hit piece?

You read it and even gave away copies if memory serves me right.

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Reader

You read it and even gave away copies if memory serves me right.

I did read it more than once and yes gave more than 25 copies away. And will probably buy the next book.

[Reader]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I did read it more than once and yes gave more than 25 copies away. And will probably buy the next book.

I hope you give away copies of Heretics too!

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by Reader

I hope you give away copies of Heretics too!

No I don't think it will be that important. Ole Tommy made enough off me on the first one. One will be plenty.

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

I did read it more than once and yes gave more than 25 copies away. And will probably buy the next book.

You won't agree with it all, but it is worth the read.

[Disciple4life]

Originally Posted by Steve Epley

"Christianity Without The Cross?" and anyone wonders if it is a hit piece?

MANY people from this forum have commented that if the book had another name it would have been given a much different reception.