Radical Muslims Are “Better Theologians” than American Christians According to Evangelical Leader

Former Nixon Aide Chuck Colson Says American Christians Lag Woefully behind Radical Islamists in Knowledge of Their Own Faith THE FAITH in Bookstores FEB. 1

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 31, 2008—In his new book The Faith, former Nixon aide and Watergate conspirator Chuck Colson works to equip his fellow Christians who he says are ignorant of their own faith. Colson maintains that radical Islamists have a better understanding of the Muslim faith than most Christians have of Christianity.

While 60 percent of Americans can't name five of the Ten Commandments (p. 28), Colson fears that today's Christian Americans aren't able to do much better.

Colson asserts that this lack of biblical knowledge and worldview prevents Christians from defending their faith against cultural threats such as postmodernism and Islamo-fascism.

"The Christian West is under assault by the twin challenges of secularism and radical Islam," Colson said. In The Faith he explains that a return to orthodox Christianity-what he terms "radical Christianity"-is the only way to effectively meet these challenges.

The Faith provides a new theological grounding for Christians, many who have been practicing their faith for years but lack a firm grasp of the basic truths on which it rests. In tandem with a free online study guide available at www.zondervan.com and www.breakpoint.org, the book is a tool for pastors, discipleship leaders, Sunday school teachers and small group leaders-anyone looking for a way to remind Christians of the basics of their faith.

The Faith also provides a concise summary of Christian beliefs to help educate non-Christians about what Christians believe, why they believe it, and why it matters.

"True, biblical Christianity is often mischaracterized by the media, misused by politicians and mistaught by academics, making it misunderstood by most Americans," said Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life. "That's why everyone will benefit from reading this book-whether you are a skeptic, a seeker, a new believer, or a longtime follower of Christ."

Arriving in stores Feb. 1, The Faith is published by Zondervan. Hardcover: $18.99. Audio CD, Unabridged, read by the author: $24.99.