How are we to give an explanation for the fragmentation of evangelical religion this day and the present turmoil within the church buildings? in line with David Wells, the reply lies in seeing how modernity is reshaping the complete of Western tradition, together with that a part of it that is spiritual. This booklet presents a compelling critique of the trendy international and the kingdom of evangelical theology. Wells's sweeping research explores the cave in of theology within the church, the academy, and sleek tradition. the hot atmosphere during which we are living, with its large towns, positive capitalism, invasive know-how, and constant amusements, is homogenizing day-by-day event, bringing a couple of global cliche tradition. whereas the trendy international has produced dazzling abundance, it has additionally taken a dreadful toll at the human spirit, emptying it of which means, intensity, and morality. looking respite from the acids of modernity, buyers have more and more grew to become to religions and cures headquartered at the self. And, no matter if consciously or no longer, evangelicals have taken an analogous course, refashioning their religion right into a faith of the self. as the smooth churchgoer is so usually a client, pastors are redefining their roles by way of their very own marketability. Evangelicals, argues Wells, have principally misplaced the fact that God additionally stands outdoor all human event, that he nonetheless summons sinners to repentance and trust despite their self-image, and that he calls his church to face quickly in his fact opposed to the blandishments of the trendy international. Written expressly to motivate renewal in evangelical theology, No position for fact explores the interface among Christian religion and the trendy international in totally new methods and with unusual rigor. Itraises profound questions about the way forward for conservative Protestant religion. this is provocative examining for students, ministers, Christian leaders, seminary scholars, and all theologically involved people.