The media portrayal of conservative Christians in the wake of
terrorist attacks is frightening. Instead of distinguishing
biblical Christianity from Islamic fundamentalism, liberal
journalists lump them together. Coming from an East-Coast, leftist
background, Marvin Olasky understands this antipathy. Yet he argues
that God can change the hearts of those journalists even as he
changed Olasky's own heart.
In this book Olasky examines the phenomenon of "Christophobia"
in the mainstream media. He critiques the equation of groups such
as the Taliban with conservative Christians. And he dispels myths
about Islam and its history that drive the current media coverage,
building a case for how different Christian and Islamic
conservatives really are. This book is for conservative Christians
who are tired of being beaten up by the media. It can also be given
to journalists to help them understand Christianity better. After
all, God may use a compassionate presentation of the facts to
change their hearts.
