Wallace Auser urges the reader to explore the two prevalent perceptions of reality and how these impact the laws, ethics, justice, and morality of our culture in his new thought provoking book, In “Dissing God: The Myth of Religious Neutrality in a Secular Progressive Culture.”
Auser asserts that any system of basic fundamentals and precepts is religion. In his discussion of separation of religion and government Secularism is a non religious religion, and that religion and
theism have had a role in law and in government, and in the foundation of our nation.
Auser’s has studied philosophy and theology which qualify him to objectively examine a comparison of these two fields of study and the impact each have in determining one’s beliefs. Auser concludes from his studies of morality, rights, and duties: “The more freedom societies have, the more they need virtue.”
Auser discusses the difficulty faced when ideas of theology and philosophy inter play with civil society. This creates tension and conflicting claims, prevalent at a time when it is an essential truth that for a nation to function the constituents must be on the same basic theoretical wavelength with government leadership.
Auser writes with conviction, clarity, and logic whether dealing with absolutes and relativism or on the essence of being human. He addresses concerns, about abortion, family and marriage, marriage and homosexual relationships, and justice and righteous indignation with passion, calling the reader to higher standards and more responsible citizenship.
“Dissing God” present the question, “Why eliminate God from Society’s Everyday Decisions?” Wallace Auser presents a clear case and concludes that: “God has as much right to be heard on public issues as do secularism and other non-theistic ideas.” Auser’s writing is fervent, persuasive, and expressive. “Dissing God” brings important dialog to the argument on issues of ethics and moral philosophy rampant in today’s culture.
Book Review - Dissing God By Wallace Auser
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