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Ten Lies and Ten Truths (Hudson, Parker)
by Parker Hudson
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Edge Press (2005-11-01)
ISBN: 0966661427
EAN: 9780966661422
Dewy Decimal #: 813
Paperback: 146 pages
SKU: SA08072715
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: Exactly as shown, Covers flat and shiny, Spine uncreased, Text clean with NO marks.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Ten Lies and Ten Truths is a compilation of intriguing short stories, each exploring one of the foundational lies in American life today. The subjects include marriage, abortion, character, relative truth and macroevolution. Immediately following each parable is a specific statement of the underlying Lie, its corresponding Truth and several nonfiction resources for further study of the issue. These resources include other books, scripture references and websites. The purpose of the book is to arm believers with a memorable story (and facts) about an important issue. And to disarm unbelievers by pulliing them into a realistic situation which then requires them to rethink what they have always thought was the Truth. An engaging, nonthreatening conversation starter with friends and family members who hold secular views on important cultural issues.
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Customer Reviews
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Thoughtful and Challenging
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-08-14
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
This is a thought provoking book and entertaining book.
Divided into ten chapters, each one presents a short story that focuses on moral and ethical issues. It would be great for starting discussions in a Bible study, ethics class, or any other small group.
The topics covered include the following: evolution, history, abortion, absolute vs. relative values, character, marriage, whether the elites know best, pornography, and relationships. The last chapter entitled 'Two Lists' about human relationships is one that everyone in our fast paced culture would do well to read and ponder.
Another chapter that is incredibly creative is 'The Vote'. It deals with the functioning of government - pure democracy vs. a republic. He clearly illustrates the old adage that democracy is about two wolves and a lamb voting on what is for dinner.
Although it is very short, this book packs a punch. I highly recommend it.
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It's About Time!
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-06-03
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I've been waiting for a day like this to occur. I really wasn't too certain whether I was willing to give one last chance. Parker Hudson's stories are always from the heart. But I always had trouble sticking with them, hoping his writing might get a little better. And it has. And this time around Parker doesn't go for the latest 350 page bestseller. He doesn't look to dazzle you with genius. He simply challenges you to think through 10 simple short stories. And he ultimately leaves it up to you to make your choice. He presents his evidence, and it rings true! But what are you really going to believe? 10 lies, or 10 truths?
My favorite stories in this collection would be "The Plane Trip," "The Vote," (a scary concept, and it hits right between the eyes!!) "Definitions," and "The Past is Present." And the other stories are great as well. There is no bad presentation in this entire collection, and Parker Hudson made sure of that.
In a nut shell, the subjects are simple, and it is what Parker Hudson chose to address. 1. Evolution 2. Our founding fathers 3. Abortion 4. God and Allah, & Islam 5. Absolute Truths 6. Character and integrity
7. Marriage 8. Popular opinion, or the elites in today's society 9. Porn and promiscuity, who it hurts. 10. Our relationships in our daily lives.
These are all addressed in 10 short stories. The question is, do you believe what the world tells you? Or do you stand on what God says, because you know it to be true? There is truth!!! We need to have the guts to stand up for it! Parker Hudson took the opportunity to give us something to think about. He gave us a great witnessing tool. God wants us to be witnesses for Him! Let's give God what He deserves, and that's honor, glory and praise! It's about time somebody got a little brash, and Parker Hudson wasn't afraid to approach that line, and cross it from time to time. That deserves a slap on the back, and it gives us the opportunity to serve a most awesome God the in the way He's meant to be served!
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thought provoking
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-11-26
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Parker does a fantastic job taking mainstream issues and presenting them in a manner where you are challenged to make a decision based on your values. In a world that seems fairly gray, he'll make you think about the black and white issues of life.
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Ten Lies And Ten Truths
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-11-16
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
This is a great book and a very easy read. It introduces ten cultural "truths" in a way that is thought provoking and holds your attention. We should not blindly follow what our culture says on these issues without first thinking critically about them. I'm a Christian, but readers of all persuasions should find this book interesting.
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Analyze This - Dare to Think Outside the Cultural Box
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-11-13
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Ten Lies and Ten Truths is a collection of thought provoking short stories that challenge the reader to critically analyze accepted "truths" of contemporary culture. This book would be excellent for any individual, book club or class room. Parker Hudson's short stories are a great spring board to encourage discussion amongst those who dare to think outside the contemporary cultural box. This book is a hidden gem.
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