Review of Magna Carta R.I.P?

[Sarvesh J Yadav]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Magna Carta R.I.P?" by Jude Meritus.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Jude Meritus's Magna Carta R.I.P.? 'Religious Freedom and the Church' opens with an apparent commemoration of the past, where religion was the predominant value in the West. Nevertheless, on closer reading, it becomes less a morose incantation and more a battle cry, summoning Christians to push back against anti-Christian influences in the public domain.
 
Meritus does not hesitate to be bold and daring. He articulates the restriction of religion in its present form as a protracted crisis. This depiction is not 100% true. However, he often uses radically exaggerated language to transform valid criticism into a self-proclaimed trumpet call for conflict. The main claim “of the author that secularism is an existential threat” to the Church itself deserves careful consideration. Yet, what Meritus tends to do is present only the side of Christianity that is persecuted in this dynamic. He does not take into account the fact that the rise of secularism was also a consequence of the era where religious institutions were victims of power abuse and, at some points, oppressed.
 
Particularly, is at the center of Meritus's church's functions. He perceives a weaker and more isolated one. However, this may be a simple truth; one could also claim that he does not give credit to the quiet acts of resistance that the faith communities perform—those groups that fight for power through non-obvious acts. I would give this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars as it is worth it, has good editing, and, thus, has nothing much to criticize.
 
Magna Carta R.I.P. It is not a book for everybody. It may do so through its tone, which treads the line between alarming and scaring people. Yet, it undoubtedly offers a glimpse into a mindset that is becoming increasingly prevalent: the idea that Christianity is being targeted and fearless repulse is the only way to save it. As such, it is already an essential read for those aiming to get the gist of the present challenges of social and religious trends.

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