Using the United States as an example, Dr. Martin Erdmann highlights the similarities and differences between classical and progressive liberalism, contrasting them with the Christian faith. He shows that neither liberalism, with its motto “individual freedom as the supreme goal,” nor progressivism, with its motto “freedom through a strong state,” leads to prosperity and peace because both are based on the false assumption that people are inherently good and can create good conditions. These systems are not diametrically opposed, but rather two sides of the same civil religion in which humans are at the center. This book offers a serious warning against continuing down the path of classical and progressive liberalism, even if they are promoted by churches. History clearly shows that these systems not only make empty promises of prosperity and peace, but also lead to poverty, loss of freedom, and war. Due to their anti-Christian orientation, Christians in particular should not promote them. An overview of each chapter is provided at the beginning of each volume. A table compares the teachings of classical and progressive liberalism with those of the Christian faith.
Volume 2, 337 pages