"Follow the evidence, wherever it leads."- SocratesWhy another book? Because it is my opinion that while we can get a 300 page book on 1 Christian theological concept, we cannot get a simple book in approximately 100 pages that adequately covers the Christian story in its entirety that we can simply carry with us to reference for "on the spot" dialogue; the following quote summarize our current plight: "Many high school seniors believe that Sodom and Gomorrah were husband and wife, while a majority of Americans cannot name one of the four Gospels. Jay Leno asked his Tonight Show audience one night to name one of Jesus' twelve apostles; they came up empty. One in ten Americans believes that Joan of Arc was Noah's wife, and only one-third knows that Jesus (not Billy Graham) preached the Sermon on the Mount." - Washington MonthlyI believe this adequately sums up our current situation in the West and why we must revisit with believer and non-believer alike what it means to be a Christ follower today and not just a "church" follower at a simple and easy to follow "101" type level. So what would a handy book that one could carry with them that covered all the basics that virtually everyone agrees to on the subjects of: Intelligent Design, Creationism, Philosophy of religion, apologetics, and what the Bible and Jesus says at a basic level, (in approximately 100 pages), look like? Hopefully like this one because that is the exact purpose for why I have compiled it.James Stroud has done undergraduate studies in both History and Religious Studies as well as post graduate studies in Theology at APUS, Trinity Seminary, Biola and the University of Arkansas; he currently resides in the New York City Area. (www.Apologetics101.org)

Writing from years of "real-life" experience, and not just "book" experience; this book chooses to take "the path less taken," thus giving the reader a fresh and real-life view of Christianity and the world we live in today. Instead of choosing to repeat the same basic plot of so many other theological books, the author chooses to present the three most relevant threats that seek to undermine Christianity as we enter into the 22nd Century. The past history of Christian persecution, the logic of the Christian faith through apologetics, and finally the hypocrisy of "Church-ianity" vs. "Christ-ianity" will all play pivotal factors in the future of the faith. If you are looking for a politically correct book, then this is not it; but if you are looking for a book that is applicable and relevant to a normal believer and unbeliever alike, then this book may be just for you. James Stroud adamantly refers to himself as an "Average Joe," who has maintained a "C" average in most of his academic works; and like most of us, has not lived a perfect life. But through Christ, he has overcome these obstacles and used them to help educate himself and those around him on better understanding the Christian faith that we profess; thus adhering to 1 Peter 3:15. James did his undergraduate studies in history at the University of Arkansas, and has since studied Christian persecution at Wesleyan University and Christian Apologetics at Biola University; he is presently a candidate for his Masters of Theology at Trinity College of Theology and Apologetics. He is a Voice of the Martyrs area representative and a chapter leader at ReasonableFaith.org. James is insistent if he can understand the faith he professes, then anyone can do that and much, much more.