Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria Butterfield – 5/5 stars
I’m giving this book five stars because Rosaria Butterfield delivers exactly what Christians engaging with cultural debates need: a clear, logical framework for understanding and responding to the ideological shifts reshaping our society. While the book focuses more narrowly on sexuality than I initially expected, the quality of the argumentation makes it an essential read.
Butterfield takes on five prevalent cultural lies and dismantles them with careful reasoning and biblical clarity. The book is structured as a direct challenge to contemporary assumptions about identity, truth, and human flourishing. For readers looking to understand how Christian convictions stand against the prevailing secular worldview, particularly regarding human sexuality and gender, this book offers both defense and offense. It’s less a survey of broad cultural issues and more a targeted response to the sexual revolution’s philosophical foundations.
What makes this book stand out for me is Butterfield’s commitment to thoughtful analysis over emotional appeal. She builds her arguments on reason, logic, and common sense rather than relying on personal anecdotes or hyperbolic rhetoric. Her positions are articulated with precision and backed by careful thinking that respects the intelligence of her readers. I appreciated how she doesn’t just assert Christian principles but actually demonstrates why competing worldviews fail on their own terms.
Equally valuable is her charitable explanation of opposing viewpoints. Butterfield takes the time to present secular arguments fairly and clearly, which is invaluable for Christians who may not fully understand the logic behind contemporary cultural positions. This approach equips readers to engage in meaningful dialogue rather than talking past their ideological opponents.
My only disapoinment is one of expectations rather than execution. Because I wasn’t familiar with Butterfield’s personal story beforehand, I didn’t anticipate how much the book would concentrate on homosexuality and related topics. I was looking for a broader cultural analysis covering various contemporary issues. That said, given her expertise and the depth she brings to these particular questions, the narrow focus actually works in the book’s favor.
Closing Verdict
I’m giving this 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommending it for Christians who want to think more clearly about sexuality, identity, and truth in our current cultural moment. If you’re looking for rigorous, logical engagement with one of the most contentious areas of modern discourse, this book delivers.
Bottom line: A 5-star masterclass in logical, charitable cultural engagement that equips Christians to understand and respond to contemporary debates about sexuality, though readers should know the focus is narrower than the title might suggest.