When the Crosses Are Gone: Restoring Sanity to a World Gone Mad

by Michael Youssef

The collapse of the Roman Empire occurred in a single generation and was not so much the result of invasions by their enemies, but the result of moral decay and internal corruption. Similar patterns are emerging in America and the elimination of the Christian cross is one of the most significant symbols of that cultural decay. Today, forces are at work to strip this dangerous symbol from public venues and to minimize its significance. Many Muslim leaders are convinced that when Christianity disintegrates it will create a spiritual vacuum in the West-and their extreme brand of Islam will rush in to fill that void. They believe that Western civilization will become so decadent that America will collapse like a house of cards. Dr. Youssef writes that Christians must stand up against these attacks and defend the cross as a symbol of the love and grace of God, and he provides a diagnosis of the insanity of the current culture and a prescription for restoring sanity to a world gone mad.

176 pages, Paperback

First published October 11, 2011

About the author

Michael Youssef is the founder and president of Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef, a worldwide ministry that leads the way for people living in spiritual darkness to discover the light of Christ through the creative use of media and on-the-ground ministry teams (www.LTW.org). His weekly television programs and daily radio programs are broadcast in 25 languages and seen worldwide, airing more than 13,000 times per week. He is also the founding pastor of The Church of The Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Youssef was born in Egypt, but in 1984, he fulfilled a childhood dream of becoming an American citizen. He holds numerous degrees, including a PhD in social anthropology from Emory University. He has authored more than 35 books, including recent popular titles The Barbarians Are Here and Jesus, Jihad and Peace. He and his wife have four grown children and eight grandchildren.

Reviews

[Michael Howell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very convicting....

Dr. Youseff has seen America and the Christians within and called us out to fight for the disappearing crosses of our nation. I highly recommend this book to any Christian, especially those that are ready to stand up and fight for Jesus in our nation!

[Gary L. Strike · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS BOOK IS A STERN WARNING TO THE AMERICAN CHURCH AS WELL AS OUR NATION!

As social critic Charles Krauthammer has said, "The question of whether America is in decline cannot be answered yes or no. There is no yes or no. Both answers are wrong, because the assumption that somehow there exists some predetermined inevitable trajectory... is wrong. Nothing is inevitable. Nothing is written. For America today, decline is not a condition. Decline is a choice."

"A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself within. The essential causes of Rome's decline lay in her people, her morals, her class struggle, her failing trade, her bureaucratic despotism, her stifling taxes, her consuming wars." Will Durant, Historian.

Now, in light the above quote, author Michael Youssef says "Substitute just one word in that last sentence and the result is chilling 'The essential causes of AMERICA'S decline lay in her people, her morals, her class struggle, her failing trade, her bureaucratic despotism, her stifling taxes, her consuming wars.'"

This is one book I suggest every follower of Christ needs to read!

[Diane Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

I felt this book was extraordinary. The author has done a great deal of research making it easier for the reader to get the information needed to make an informed decision concerning the future of our country. Great book and highly recommended.

[Diane Lybbert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting cautionary study of current state of US and the world; Political Correctness gone to extremes, decline of churches and religious belief in favor of moral relativism.

[Anne Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! A great resource for knowing what to look for in our communities and especially in our schools. An eye opener! These are the last days being played out for us today.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I'm glad I read this book, and glad to have some suggestions on how to help this from not happening in America. Our freedom of religion is being assaulted and not much is being done about it.

[Jan Kerley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This man has such amazing insight and writes so well. Everyone should read this book!