Title: Need for God in Human Society
Author: Joseph Borowitz
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 9781543422276
Pages: 114
Genre: Religion
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
Pacific Book Review
Need for God in Human Society is a provocative book by Joseph Borowitz about the need for religion in today’s secular society. His book gives insight into how spirituality can help change lives.
Borowitz writes about how religion has helped him throughout his life and in the lives of others. He gives personal accounts of people who have been helped by faith, from everyday people to legendary former Pittsburgh Steelers star Rocky Bleier. In addition to the personal stories, there are Biblical accounts of how God has helped people for millennia. Borowitz mixes history with his personal opinions about how society can be improved if there were more Biblical and religious laws in addition to secular legislation. In addition to the large issues of how Christianity can help society, Borowitz also writes about how God can bring people together through prayer groups and church gatherings. He advocates prayer groups to help people communicate with each other and help each other through challenging times in their lives.
Need for God in Human Society also addresses how God can help families that are grappling with issues such as addiction or rebellious children. Borowitz also notes how Biblical verses can help families come together and unite as well. Borowitz has conservative evangelical views about same-sex marriage and reproductive choice. He voices opposition to those controversial social issues, but isn’t the stereotypical hardline Christian. In a refreshing change from other religious writers, Borowitz advocates peace and harmony between people with different religions and beliefs instead of conflict. His writing is conversational and offers his views on Christianity in a non- confrontational way to readers.
Need for God in Human Society is not only best for religious readers who want to explore their spirituality but offers benefits to a wide audience. The book is ideal for readers who have conservative evangelical views. Fans of pastor Rick Warren and Focus on the Family’s James Dobson would also be the ideal audience for this text. Church groups and prayer groups would also benefit from Need for God in Human Society as well.
Though the views expressed in Need for God in Human Society have a certain viewpoint as stated above, readers of any belief can read the book to experience a different viewpoint of the world. It is a powerful, thought-provoking text which will challenge and enlighten readers.
