Book Review: "Counter Culture"

Just finished reading Counter Culture by David Platt.  Not real sure where to begin...but I'll try.

It covers topics from poverty and diversity to abortion and homosexuality to the sex slave industry and religious freedom, and much more.  It was interesting.  I guess if I was to summarize I would say the basic point was that those people with a moral compass need to not be afraid to speak the truth but do so respectfully and do something to affect change.

Here's where it gets tricky...and convicting.  It was a real reminder of how often we give up or give in to the political correctness, the pushy bullies peddling lies via the media.  We're taught by the current culture to fear doing something unselfish and saying something true if politically incorrect.

In reading this book, I've become somewhat irritated with myself for allowing myself to fall victim to that fear.  That's the convicting part.  But it also left me a little bit upset or confused.  I'm left with the question "What do I do now?"  It's been a little overwhelming to think about all this.

That said, would I recommend others read this book?  Yes, definitely.  More people need to be exposed to the information and food for thought.  So, yes, check it out.  But be warned, it's not a light read.